Spice Costume Booklet

It was quite a pleasant surprise to get a link to the online version of Spice's Costume Booklet since I was not as lucky to acquire one at the band launch on Sunday. The photos are looking professionally styled and seeing the booklet has solidified which costumes are my personal favourites; my opinions remained unchanged.

Isis is absolutely gorgeous, I would love the frontline headpiece with the regular costume minus the fabric, plus more beads though, if this was my pick in Spice. Thailand still gets my vote but the shoulder pieces were left off the frontline in the booklet, or maybe this was an element added later, so that little detail that made the costume so special for me is not translated effectively, Greece looks quite regal in the photos and Rubies of Mumbai is gorgeous!

To view the online version of the booklet click HERE.

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On another note, I just received an invite to join Liming Professionals: The Syndicate LP:TS on the road with Spice for 2010!

Why is this news worth mentioning on the blog you may ask? Well LP:TS has been a VERY vociferous supporter of TRIBE from inception, in fact they have a somewhat sizable contingent represented on the streets come Carnival Monday and Tuesday. So you can imagine my interest was peaked when I see that for 2010 LP:TS will be joining Spice.

I wonder what caused this switch......has TRIBE become too big for the jamishness that LP:TS brings?Are the rumours of high prices something LP:TS will no longer tolerate? Or did the costumes win you over? Come on LP:TS, tell me what is the secret for this turn of events?

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Spice Costume Photos

Here are some candid photos of Caspian Sea and Rubies of Mumbai taken before the media launch, where you can get a closer view of the costumes:

I have had several people ask about Rubies of Mumbai and the fabric that comes with it; the bottom piece is a skirt with panels which can be worn with or without the costume and then there is a veil which attaches to the headpiece that can be removed as well, so you can be as clothed or as skimpy as you like in that section.

Spice Media Launch The Aftermath

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Last night Spice Carnival gave media, invited guests, patrons, friends and supporters a glimpse of what is to come in their Carnival 2010 presentation “The Spice Route” at their media launch held at Zen.

Anya Elias (band leader of Spice) opened the night with a brief speech that touched on the success of Spice’s debut year and stressed that Spice masqueraders can attest that the band has lived up to it’s motto of being “The Best Recipe for Carnival”.

After the introduction, we were all invited to take a look outside as the “spice traders” were coming from the east. Looking down from my vantage point on Zen’s rooftop I got glimpses of the costumed models shielded by tents, led by gold painted chiseled men, tassa drums and fire eaters in a procession through the streets.. a very unexpected entrance!

The procession of costumes on the streets

The real show stoppers were the costumes however, after hearing MUCH about what Spice was bringing to the table for Carnival 2010 I had high expectations and was not disappointed. Both Rubies of Mumbai and Caspian Sea Frontlines were on show and the costumes are admittedly gorgeous.

Rubies of Mumbai enters the venue

The photos do not do the costumes justice as the real attention to minute details are not captured, for instance, there is not one scrap of braid on the body costume of Caspian Sea, it is actually trimmed in diamante and the bra on Rubies of Mumbai is covered in pleated silk.

Model Jade looks at her reflection in the elevator mirror

Of the two costumes Caspian Sea is the one that most people were initially wowed at, I am guessing it because of the abundance of feathers and the soothing shades of blue. My personal favorite of the two is Rubies of Mumbai, as far as depiction of the theme goes I absolutely love the modern interpretation of East Indian Wear. The gems are used to mimic the draping of a sari and the fabric, to me gives a more interesting option to those who want some coverage without sacrificing the sexy. And, I LOVE the headpiece! It is interesting, fresh and yet still conveys the theme.

Priya models Rubies of Mumbai

The best part of this is that these two costumes are just a “teaser” of what is still to come from Spice, can you imagine that there is even better yet to come?! On that note I cannot wait for July 19th to see what else is store as I am very impressed already. Lets hope that Spice has the set the standard for Carnival 2010, I forsee a very exciting Carnival with LOTS of gorgeous choices for masqueraders, as it should be!

Band leader Anya Elias and designers, Richard & Anthony

The Spice Route - first look

Jewels of Mumbai & Caspian Sea







For more photos from Spice's media launch click HERE.

Rumour Control

So, apparently there seems to be a claim by several persons that they have seen Spice's costumes for 2010 and they are letting people know it! There is some truth to this as it is a fact that certain vendor/s in New York have shown customers and store patrons items being used for Trinidad Carnival 2010.

While there has been a "vendor leak" in terms of showing of materials used in certain sections of the band (one vendor claimed that someone walked in as he was packing up goods to ship to Trinidad) there is not one person who has seen ANY of Spice's costumes in entirety with the exception of the designers and the band leaders!

No one knows FOR SURE if there will be lots of feathers or a little feathers or exactly how the bits and pieces they were privy to are going to come together on the whole costume. as a matter of fact I know the designers are so upset they are planning to scrap an entire section because of the leak!

Personally I think the vendor leak is extremely unprofessional as they are also showing materials and even costume photos from other bands as well. With all the competition among the mas fraternity it is simply not one would expect from a supplier.

Anyway, the very first look of Spice's costumes will come TOMORROW and for all those who were blown away with just a glimpse of beads and trims in a store, wait until you get a tease of what is to come!

Are you ready to Spice it up?

Spicing Things Up!

One week from today we shall be looking at the first Carnival costumes of Trinidad Carnival 2010 as Spice will be holding their media launch on Wednesday June 17.

Expectation is high among many to see exactly what the design team of Richard and Anthony Productions have created for Spice's "The Spice Route", and I can tell you that among many masqueraders looking for an alternative Spice is the band on everyone's lips!

The buzz and hype surrounding Spice has even reached to certain section leaders who I am informed are allegedly seeking to leave their immensely popular bands for a spot in Spice! Something has to be working for you when the stalwarts in the business are knocking at your door.

I too am excited for the media launch, if only to get some more information on the theme, a launch date as well as to see some costumes!!

So, do you think that Spice is poised to be the new "IT" band on the carnival scene? Do you think that Spice will cause a migration from other bands for 2010? If Spice has the most gorgeous drop dead costumes out, will that be enough to sway you to Spice things up come Carnival ?

Thoughts, comments and opinions on Spicing it up welcomed!