Even though you totally ignored my request for a goody bag filled with real goodies and as a consequence I still do not have a Digicel cell phone, I am still writing to implore you on behalf of myself and your loyal masqueraders for some gorgeous costumes for 2008. I read in today’s Guardian that the Band Launching may be earlier than originally thought this year, so with the limited time remaining until then, I know the theme of the band has already been decided and costumes are being designed.
Seeing as you have a high percentage of Divas that play with TRIBE, I mean we did not get the reputation of being “stush” and “posers” for nothing, it would please us greatly to be able to parade through the streets of Port of Spain in special and extra, extra special fabulous costumes. You do remember some of your hits from Pleasures Carnival? Back then I played with Harts, but I always admired your costumes as being unique to the “rest” of Poison costumes. Where have those days gone? Now we can find nary 2 plumes on a headpiece and enough beads to cover our behind!!! And let's retire the Indian Mas for a couple years, the best it ever looked was in Poison 2004!
Let gorgeous headpieces, detailed beadwork and unique front lines be your Hallmark for 2008, and no jacking up prices again for 2008, even Divas have a limit or how much value they place on feathers and beads. Please, no repeat of Cow Mas, Fancy Sailor or Fireman; I have grown tired of hats being used in lieu of a real plumed headpiece (though I know those costumes had to fit the theme). Also, let the prototype of the costume modeled at the launch be what it is actually given upon costume pickup. Shrunken headpieces and backpacks (someone says Majorette?) is not a nice surprise for a masquerader eagerly awaiting and visualizing their costume for months and months.
On behalf of the ladies with the ample bosoms, not all of us want or need a tankini to get proper support. There are actually ladies who are slim with larger breasts. Therefore we want the “sexy” bras and not the “ugly” bras I saw some ladies wearing! What happened to the bra fittings last year? I remember there were two versions of the larger bras available and you had the choice of the sexy bra or the ugly bra… PLEASE lets have the bra trial so we can be properly fitted for 2008.
Finally bring back Nylon Pool frontline!!! I mean if other bands can use the Nylon Pool back pack for their 2007 presentation why can’t you too revamp Nylon Pool, rewind and remix for 2008? Basically I am asking for more frontlines with backpacks, something fabulous where you carry the feathers on your back and not all over your chest; pretty please. Like I said in the letter I emailed to you, to cater to the Divas and those who have yet to realize their Diva potential it would be nice to offer frontline and backline options for all sections, even if it means giving only the choice of a bigger, more fabulous headpiece; I have only to point to the Imp fiasco to illustrate that masqueraders DO want that choice.
Knowing that TRIBE does listen to their masqueraders this letter will not be in vain,
Thanking you for your kind consideration,
Regards
Saucy!
p.s. I am available for costume consultations and critiques if needs be!
p.s.s. Solange has my number!
