Fashion finds two faces

Twenty-one-year-old Atiba (left) and Kaymarie James, 16-years-old, Fashion Face 2001 winners, strike winning poses. - Winston Sill

APART FROM a faulty CD which disrupted the show's starting number, this year's 'Fashion Face 2001' was well-organised and flowed smoothly. Although it continued well into midnight, the audience seemed to enjoy the eye-catching pieces presented by local designers at the Red Bones Café on Saturday night.

Some of the fashions were hardly wearer-friendly, but the models wore them with confidence and an attitude.

The Saint International models, who seem to be distinguishing themselves from the modeling pack with a quite unusual walk, never missed a beat, indicating that they were well-prepared.

The models were so well received that the announcement of the winners was more of a bonus than the night's main purpose. In the end, 16-year-old Kaymarie James was named Female Fashion Face 2001, while the male winner was 21-year-old Atiba.

Second place (female) went to 18-year-old Stephanie Robinson and third to Gabrielle Tennant. Male second place winner was Omar James, 22, while Marvin Morison was third.

Dubbed 'Style File 2001', the fashion focus segment showcased the work of designers Tasha Hussey, Les Campbell, Minka, Marenike, Elaine Dreyer, Spunk, Carlton and Biggy.

Some of the most unique designs came from Minka, her crotchet work showing an amazing variety. Little short-shorts and midriff tops, evening wear, bathing suits and hats were all done in crotchet. And they were not 'fantasy fashions', as they actually looked like they could be worn in public.

Done in playful as well as sombre colours, crotchet designs for both men and women were on show.

Designer Marenike, who is known for her bags, made a clothing design debut. Her style of clothing were extremely creative but unfortunately they were more for show than for wearing in public. Using materials like suede to make some of the fashions was a creative innovation.

As usual, Marenike's bags were very cute and the models carried them well.

Biggy was the icing on the cake that many were waiting to see. He did not disappoint his fans, as his denim collection was excellent. He put a new meaning to denim as he mixed and matched it with other materials to create some excellent styles, which were good for a night out on the town.

Odd pieces bordered on being non-functional, but for the most part Biggy did an excellent job.

The organisers had a segment which was dedicated to the victims of the September 11 World Trade Centre disasters, in the form of a fashion tribute. The models, clad mainly in black, walked down a runway illuminated by four models holding torches. Two white doves were released at the end of this segment, which featured music by Adimos.

The show went on a tad too long, but the audience enjoyed themselves for the better part.

Entertainment was provided by Farenhiet.

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