Sugar Stories: A Mega-Fashion Show
Brown Sugar Fashions Inc., one of the Federation’s leading fashion houses, is preparing to produce a mega-fashion show called Sugar Stories on December 18 at the Royal St. Kitts Marriott Ballroom.
About the Show
Head Designer of Brown Sugar, Judith Rawlins, explained that the show did not take place last year due to her busy schedule with the opening of her new boutique, Caribbean Designs, at the Marriott. "Last year was very busy, it was a lot of work getting the new boutique ready but people have missed the annual Fashion Show that I started in 2001 and we are very excited about this year’s show," Rawlins said.
The Concept
Sugar Stories is the name of the event created by Rawlins, and the concept is meant to show the link between sugar in St. Kitts and lifestyles. "Any story about sugar is about me and my life as a Kittitian… the images of sugar stories in my mind, are of the small home in the village, people sitting on steps that lead to the doorway, just living the chores of their lives in the public eye," Rawlins said.
The Fashion Show
Sugar Stories will tell many stories on the afternoon of the Fashion Show, including the tale of a men’s line and an intimate and very sexy lingerie line. "We’re really going to do the male line, it’s been in demand for years and finally we have gotten the designs down, the men have been asking for it," she said. "Lingerie is new for us, they will all be signature Brown Sugar Designs, and we’ll be exploring different types of designs from Carnival shorts to evening wear.
"We’re also going to explore our cultural wear, and give it a modern twist, I think people usually want to be something cultural to wear but don’t because of it is being looked at as old-fashioned and so we’ll be giving it our touch."
Casting Call
With the inclusion of a male line, Rawlins will be seeking male models. "Finding males will be a task, the look for Brown Sugar is a lean tall look, with various complexions," she said. "But of course, all males can wear Brown Sugar."
For the female models, Rawlins has already contacted some agencies. "I’ve already started looking for models, and sometimes the quantity is difficult, twelve models is not enough for a fashion show, you need about 20 to 30 models for the show to run smoothly, not using all of the models in each segment of course," she said.
Rawlins is seeking female models with a fresh or striking look. "It is hard to find a model who isn’t afraid to command the stage and exude sexiness," Rawlins said. "I guess it’s because of how our society is. We’re very conservative and it seems as though our models are afraid to command the stage. For this fashion show, we need models who are comfortable with their skin, who are professional, good attitude on and off stage, and those who recognize the importance of the show and means something to them."
Guest Designers
One of the guest designers on the show will be Patrice Barthlette-Henry, who will showcase her designs Raymonde’ Signature Designs. The models from Image Model Agency out of St. Vincent will also be part of the show. This is the second time they will make appearances on Brown Sugar’s fashion show.
The Setting
Rawlins said that the setting of the show will be one of a kind, with the selection of music and the design of the stage. Sugar Stories will have a runway-style stage with a backdrop that reflects the concept of the show. "I want to go beyond expectations. The backdrop will have some showcase of human life, and while models are on stage, there will be artistes performing, I want something that’s different," she said.
Conclusion
In celebration of over ten years of designs by Rawlins, she brings a fashion show that influences our lifestyle, hence Sugar Stories. The show is expected to be a unique and unforgettable experience, with its theme of sugar in St. Kitts and its impact on the lives of the people.
FAQs
- When is the Sugar Stories fashion show?
- December 18 at the Royal St. Kitts Marriott Ballroom.
- What is the concept of the show?
- The show is meant to show the link between sugar in St. Kitts and lifestyles.
- What kind of designs can be expected?
- The show will feature men’s and women’s lines, lingerie, and cultural wear with a modern twist.
- Are there any guest designers?
- Yes, Patrice Barthlette-Henry will showcase her designs Raymonde’ Signature Designs.
- Will there be any models from St. Vincent?
- Yes, the models from Image Model Agency out of St. Vincent will be part of the show.
- What can be expected from the setting of the show?
- The setting will be one of a kind, with a runway-style stage and a backdrop that reflects the concept of the show.