ISLANDpeople Mas is creating quite a buzz around town with curiosity set on high alert about the upcoming launch of our c2k10 presentation ‘Kutchela’. “Ching ku-ching ching ching,” is a sound bite of what our trend-setting team here at ISLAND people Mas has in store for you on this, our fifth mas offering.The launch of Kutchela is a celebration for our band members, supporters and party people like you, that is scheduled for Friday 21st August at 9:00 pm. The launch will see Harts-Cut Chaguaramas (a re-designed Anchorage) transformed into a crown palace called ‘The Taj’ where free drinks will flow all night long for you to enjoy.Partnering with ISLANDpeople Mas to make our band launch possible are Bmobile, Johnny Walker, Stag, Blue Waters, Paramount Transport and Tropical Power.Band members can purchase your specially discounted tickets to this free drinks experience at the Mas Camp, Stone Street, Port of Spain while other carnival lovers can purchase tickets at IF House (cor. Murray and Tragarete Road Woodbrook). For further info phone: 625-1FUN (1386) or 628-WISH (9474).See you there!!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
ISLANDpeople Mas Launches ‘Kutchela’
Mail from Island People Mas:
Cotinga Part Deux
Since TRIBE never put up photos showing what the back of Charmeuse looks like, and it is a very popular section at the moment, much like Spangled Cotinga was last year, let me show you all what the back looks like:
Isn't it curious how TRIBE never shows the backs of the costumes that are VERY skimpy, like the 6 beads of Spangled Cotinga waist band or 2010's Mystery of Loulan,Charmeuse and Threads of Morocco?
And if you want to see JUST how skimpy Charmeuse is in action, take a look at this video of TRIBE's launch in N.Y. HERE.
You have been duly warned that all your ass is basically outside in Charmeuse as there is nothing covering your underwear. And if you take the regular small headpiece option there isn't even the illusion of fabric covering your butt as with the larger headpiece!
Now, hopefully there will be no surprised masqueraders come collection in February.
PHOTO SOURCE:
VIDEO:
Thursday, August 13, 2009
"50" for Carnival 2010
I have my tickets in hand for Harts band launch on Saturday August 15 which takes place at the Country Club and I am so ready to see more costumes!
For Carnival 2010 the theme of Harts is "50" celebrating their 50 years of being involved in the history of mas in Trinidad and Tobago.
The launch will showcase 25 sections representing Harts' portrayals over the 50 years, and I was told to expect some surprises from sections that hearken back to the days of 1972! Of course we can also count on Harts for their signature brand of costume, lots of beads, feathers but I am most looking forward to how they costumes of yesteryear are represented in 2010.
For more information on Harts Band Launch log on to www.hartscarnival.com.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Pissed off at Pre Registration Rumors
Another year , another unhappy masquerader venting about the rumored pre-registration going on at TRIBE:
Dear Saucy,
I’m a big fan of your site and check you for updates almost every day. I know that you have stated on your site that you play in Tribe and have been playing with them for some time, hence the reason I’m taking the chance to write to you to air a BIG grievance that I have as a LOYAL Tribe supporter!
Why is it that being after supporting the band for SIX years now with my hard earned money (one in thousands mind you but still hard cold cash) that I cannot get into a section of my choice. This is the 2nd year that I have to put up with this pre-registration crap that Tribe is continuing to perpetrate.
They claim to want to improve their service to their TLC members but do not think to even send out pre-registration notices to those that have supported them for the last 6 years. That before anything else would be a cost effective and easy way to reciprocate their appreciation in an effective manner. But no they continue to allow committee members & external section leaders to pre-register their friends and others before those that contribute to their profits. They are registering people that have now started to play in Tribe sometimes zero or one year!!!
I am really saddened that this is the route they continue to take and feel sorry for other masqueraders who wait for Sat Aug 15 to do the right thing and maybe have to regulate to their 3 or 4th choice. It is unfair & I hope that those in charge remember that trinis are very fickle and will one day soon, get tired of the frustrations of registering in their “favourite” band!
S.A.
Dear S.A.,
while I empathize with your dilemma I can only say that if I had a section in a popular band and space was allocated to me to pre-register my family, friends and supporters I would do it too; that is the truth.
I can also say that the rumours of pr- registration have been going on for WAY before the past two years and it allegedlly occurs in ALL bands as well.
Inspite of this, I personally have always gotten the costume I wanted. While it may be frustrating to you, I hope you noted that TRIBE's infoblast did state that ALL SECTONS WILL BE AVAILABLE for registration.
Good luck on Saturday, hope you do get your first choice!
p.s. if registering online I suggest having ALL the information required (as per the infoblast) typed up in a word document so you can just CUT and PASTE into the form instead of typing. It would also do you well to register yourself first, friends can wait until later, and have a second and third choice. If you are going to Cascadia, remember the early bird catches the worm!
while I empathize with your dilemma I can only say that if I had a section in a popular band and space was allocated to me to pre-register my family, friends and supporters I would do it too; that is the truth.
I can also say that the rumours of pr- registration have been going on for WAY before the past two years and it allegedlly occurs in ALL bands as well.
Inspite of this, I personally have always gotten the costume I wanted. While it may be frustrating to you, I hope you noted that TRIBE's infoblast did state that ALL SECTONS WILL BE AVAILABLE for registration.
Good luck on Saturday, hope you do get your first choice!
p.s. if registering online I suggest having ALL the information required (as per the infoblast) typed up in a word document so you can just CUT and PASTE into the form instead of typing. It would also do you well to register yourself first, friends can wait until later, and have a second and third choice. If you are going to Cascadia, remember the early bird catches the worm!
Spice Registration Aftermath
At the close of registration for Spice, well maybe that should be after the start of registration for Spice one section option is showing out of stock online and that is China - Warrior:
Some random thoughts/observations about Spice online system:
*User information from last year is not accepted, so how does Spice know who is a new masquerader or not?
*Prices listed on the website are in US dollars and at the mas camp in TT dollars, there seems to be a discrepancy in the exchange rate so it works out cheaper when purchasing at the mas camp.
*Prices are EXACTLY what was posted on the blog last week, with the exception of the male costumes , Rubies of Mumbai Frontline and Greece Backline which were nominally reduced.
*Online registration continues all day/night and not in tandem with the mas camp hours, so it puts those online at an advantage over those registering at the mas camp.
*Sizes are pre loaded and pre ordered so what is out of stock online in your size cannot be requested. There is no option to type in your size for the belt in inches.
*Several sections are already out of larger sizes, wonders how many were actually pe ordered?
*There is no size chart on the website so no knowledge of what S,L,XL, etc means in terms of belt size.
*The largest frontline costume goes to 36C (I was also told this when called the mas camp).
*Nothing on the website indicates that if your size is not listed that you should call the mas camp for more information.
*The shoulder pieces for Thailand Frontline and Backpack for Moroccan Heat are not shown.
*New masqueraders are able to register online even though it is supposed to be for past masqueraders only.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
TRIBE 2010 - Important Registration Information
VERY IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
Please read ALL information below carefully.
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TRIBE LOYALTY CARD (TLC) REGISTRATION:
• In-House TLC registration: Masqueraders MUST present the physical card. Each person will be allowed to register a maximum of four (4) TLC holders, including themselves. ALL TLCs and IDs (or copies of IDs) must be presented.
• Online TLC registration: Your four (4) digit TLC code and username will be required. Online registration is valid and complete only when accompanied by an online credit card payment.
*It has been brought to our attention that TLC holders have been ‘selling’ their cards and/or use of their cards. TRIBE reserves the right to cancel any TLC for inappropriate use.
Please Note: Online Registration is NOT 24hrs a day. It coincides with In-House registration hours which are local times. (Check times above).
Please Note: Online Registration is NOT 24hrs a day. It coincides with In-House registration hours which are local times. (Check times above).
Important Advisory: When costume registration begins for TLC holders, please be assured that ALL SECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE. As usual there are independent inventories for online and in-house registrants.
We recognize that there is an increased demand for costumes this year and while we would like to accommodate everyone in their preferred section, we recommend that masqueraders have more than one choice, as each section has a fixed quota.
We recognize that there is an increased demand for costumes this year and while we would like to accommodate everyone in their preferred section, we recommend that masqueraders have more than one choice, as each section has a fixed quota.
2009 MASQUERADER REGISTRATION:
• In-House registration: Masqueraders must walk with picture ID. Each person will be allowed to register a maximum of four (4) 2009 masqueraders, including themselves. ALL IDs (or copies of IDs) must be presented.
• Online registration: Your username and password will be required.
• 2009 masqueraders who have forgotten/misplaced their username and password can request them via e-mail by Friday 14th August by 4:00pm. Send e-mail requests to sales@carnivaltribe.com with subject "MAS UP 2009".
MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT:
Floor Member - $1500 TT or $250 USD
Frontline - $3000 TT or $500 USD
Frontline - $3000 TT or $500 USD
MEASUREMENTS/SIZES REQUIRED TO REGISTER:
FEMALE:
Hipband (Belt) Size in Inches
Bathing Suit Type ( Bikini , Whole piece, Tankini)
Bra Size (34B, 36C, 38DDD, etc)
Bikini Bottom Piece Type (Regular, Thong, Hot Shorts, Tankini-cut)
Bikini Bottom Size (XS, S, M, L, XL)
FEMALE:
Hipband (Belt) Size in Inches
Bathing Suit Type ( Bikini , Whole piece, Tankini)
Bra Size (34B, 36C, 38DDD, etc)
Bikini Bottom Piece Type (Regular, Thong, Hot Shorts, Tankini-cut)
Bikini Bottom Size (XS, S, M, L, XL)
MALE:
Waist Size (34”, 36”, etc.)
Waist Size (34”, 36”, etc.)
IMPORTANT: Carnival costumes are custom-made items therefore please be advised that once registration is complete there will be:
• NO exchange or switching of sections.
• NO refund of deposit.
• NO changing of measurements or sizes
REGISTRATION HOTLINES:
For queries and questions during registration, please call our registration hotlines
For queries and questions during registration, please call our registration hotlines
(868) 390-2081 or (868)323-3450
These hotlines are active during registration hours ONLY.
Spice's website is up!
So after a long delay the website is up, with some minor glitches, and apart from the fact that it is somewhat laborious to get to the section/costume you want to view by clicking so many options (click Catalog...click Sections..click Caspian Sea.. Click Male or Female or Frontline...) I think it HILARIOUS that none of the frontline costumes offer bra sizes past 32D. The backline costumes however go up to 38DDD and 40DD.
I think the website is cool, loved the intro, just wished it was a bit user friendly, at least they have back shots of all the costumes!
TRIBE Secret of Silk Prices
The Mystery of Loulan
Floor Member TT$3,750 (US$625)
Frontline TT$5,350 (US$892)
Male TT$2,950 (US$492)
Charmeuse
Floor Member TT$3,795 (US$633)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$200 (US$33)
Frontline TT$5,995 (US$999.)
Male TT$2,895 (US$483)
Eri
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Frontline TT$5,950 (US$992)
Male TT$2,775 (US$463)
Xi Ling Shi
Floor Member TT$3,695 (US$616)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$295 (US$49)
Frontline TT$5,495 (US$916)
Male TT$2,875 (US$479)
Habotai
Floor Member TT$3,575 (US$596)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Frontline TT$5,975 (US$996)
Male TT$2,825 (US$471)
Lapis Lazuli
Floor Member TT$3,725 (US$621)
Frontline TT$4,250 (US$708)
Male TT$2,695 (US$449)
Mulberry
Floor Member TT$3,650 (US$608)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$275 (US$46)
Frontline TT$5,600 (US$933)
Male TT$2,795 (US$466)
Osage
Floor Member TT$3,625 (US$604)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$285 (US$48)
Frontline TT$4,295 (US$716)
Male TT$2,875 (US$479)
Serica
Floor Member TT$3,499 (US$583)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$200 (US$33)
Male TT$2,750 (US$458)
Silk of Rajasthan
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Male TT$2,795 (US$466)
Threads of Morocco
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$350 (US$58)
Floor Member (with Wings) Add TT$400 (US$67)
Frontline TT$5,250 (US$875)
Male TT$2,950 (US$492)
Tyrian Purple
Floor Member TT$3,575 (US$596)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add $295 (US$49)
Frontline TT$5,595 (US$933)
Male TT$2,850 (US$475)
Zari
Floor Member TT$3,725 (US$621)
Frontline TT$4,795 (US$799)
Frontline (with Back-pack) TT$5,950 (US$992)
Male TT$2,850 (US$475)
Floor Member TT$3,750 (US$625)
Frontline TT$5,350 (US$892)
Male TT$2,950 (US$492)
Charmeuse
Floor Member TT$3,795 (US$633)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$200 (US$33)
Frontline TT$5,995 (US$999.)
Male TT$2,895 (US$483)
Eri
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Frontline TT$5,950 (US$992)
Male TT$2,775 (US$463)
Xi Ling Shi
Floor Member TT$3,695 (US$616)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$295 (US$49)
Frontline TT$5,495 (US$916)
Male TT$2,875 (US$479)
Habotai
Floor Member TT$3,575 (US$596)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Frontline TT$5,975 (US$996)
Male TT$2,825 (US$471)
Lapis Lazuli
Floor Member TT$3,725 (US$621)
Frontline TT$4,250 (US$708)
Male TT$2,695 (US$449)
Mulberry
Floor Member TT$3,650 (US$608)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$275 (US$46)
Frontline TT$5,600 (US$933)
Male TT$2,795 (US$466)
Osage
Floor Member TT$3,625 (US$604)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$285 (US$48)
Frontline TT$4,295 (US$716)
Male TT$2,875 (US$479)
Serica
Floor Member TT$3,499 (US$583)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$200 (US$33)
Male TT$2,750 (US$458)
Silk of Rajasthan
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$300 (US$50)
Male TT$2,795 (US$466)
Threads of Morocco
Floor Member TT$3,550 (US$592)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add TT$350 (US$58)
Floor Member (with Wings) Add TT$400 (US$67)
Frontline TT$5,250 (US$875)
Male TT$2,950 (US$492)
Tyrian Purple
Floor Member TT$3,575 (US$596)
Floor Member (Large Headpiece) Add $295 (US$49)
Frontline TT$5,595 (US$933)
Male TT$2,850 (US$475)
Zari
Floor Member TT$3,725 (US$621)
Frontline TT$4,795 (US$799)
Frontline (with Back-pack) TT$5,950 (US$992)
Male TT$2,850 (US$475)
Following on Spice's mas camp opening and publishing of their prices it was no surprise that TRIBE released theirs in the wee hours of this morning. Now, I have to tell you the Backline Babes who want the bigger headpiece and Males got shafted this year!
The cheapest floor costume is Serica (small headpiece) at $3499.00 and ALL the female floor options with the exception of Mystery of Loulan, Zari and Lapis Lazuli come with a small headpiece. Price wise, including the large headpiece those three sections all come in a couple hundred under $4000.00 while if you add the large headpiece option for the other sections you are looking at a BACKLINE costume clocking $100.00, or less, shy of $4000.00; that is $600.00 less than my frontline costume for the past two years. As for the male (with the most underwhelming male costumes in years) you also have the most expensive costumes, Loulan is just $50.00 shy of $3000.00!
Frontline prices however surprised me, this is the year to be frontline because you might as well "upgrade" from babe in that teeny headpiece; Osage Frontline is only $385.00 more than backline! Best bang for your buck frontlines are Mystery of Loulan, Xi Ling Shi, Threads of Morocco, Tyrian Purple and Mulberry as I really thought those would be priced more somehow, especially owing to demand!
So, what are your thoughts on the prices?
Monday, August 10, 2009
Spice Mas Camp Visit
Many of you were wondering if the prices I posted last week were official or not. So, here are the "official" prices in TT dollars:
5395.00 FL
3495.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Rome
5095.00 FL
3495.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Rubies of Mumbai
5595.00 FL
3595.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Caspian Sea
5595.00 FL
3595.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Gates of Petra
4995.00 FL
3495.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Venice
4895.00 FL
3495.00 Regular
2550.00 Male
Greece
5995.00 FL
3695.00 Regular
2750.00 Male
Moroccan Heat
5295.00 FL
3595.00 Regular
2750.00 Male
China
4295.00 Dragon
3795.00 Princess
3395.00 Warrior
2550.00 Male
Wings of Isis
5895.00 FL
3795.00 Regular
2750.00 Male
Adulis
3795.00 Female
2750.00 Male
Thailand
5695.00 FL
3695.00 Regular
2650.00 Male
Ceylon Pearls is a special section, catering to 75 persons and available upon request. There is a scaled down option for Ceylon Pearls with a smaller headpiece, strapless bra and a regular waist band (pictured below).
This section will be the premiere leading the band, and offering butler service for drinks, buffet style lunch under air conditioned tents and lots of other VIP extras. Ceylon Pearls will also feature a float. Contact the mas camp if you are interested in being in Ceylon Pearls as it is on a first come, first served basis and will not be open for registration on the website.
The sections that will offer a fully decorated corset , at an additional cost of $500.00TT, are Rubies of Mumbai, Caspian Sea, Gates of Petra, Greece, Thailand and Ratnapura.
On second look I have to say my top two costumes are still Wings of Isis which is SO detailed, the entire bra is AB crystals and the headpiece on the regular costume is just gorgeous and Thailand, that regular costume is also very well done with attention paid to every little portion of the costume, I especially like the chain mail falling from the waist band.
Rome, Ratnapura and Gates of Petra are still on my list of least favourites. Rome's bra is beaded with beads that are darker than the feathers, it looks like a dark currant while the feathers on the headpiece are burgundy. I think this will work well on some complexions and not others. I changed my mind on Moroccan Heat, it is lovely in person and is a combination of salmon, orange and gold, which gives nice contrast and looks much better than the night of the launch.
All in all, I like the new space, it is larger than the old showroom and you can get a view of most costumes displayed on mannequins very nicely. For photos from Spice Mas Camp check out the album below:
Tribe Launch NYC Review
Saucy I am an avid reader of you blog and had something to contribute. I'm way to lazy to keep up a blog of my own so I'll give you my review of the Tribe band launching.
I arrived at the venue at exactly 6pm. No line to get in and since I prepaid for my tickets all I had to go was give my name show my receipt and hubby and I were in.
The venue is an extremely well known upscale club called M2. It's know for big time house music parties and bottle service. I was very very impressed that the promoters were able to secure such a venue in New York
The launching was supposed to start at 6pm but of course it didn't start until about 8pm I believe. I think they did that so people would come on time. The launch was held in the main part of the club. Extremely high ceilings, plush couches and they even opened up the 2nd floor. They packed that place out! It was like it was a regular club night.
Anyway Back to Basics kept the crowd going with some nice music not to rowdy at first but a slow build. Good mix of classic favorites and road mixes.
Finally it came time for the launch. Now M2 is know for having aerial performers. All of a sudden there were two gymnast girls holding floor to ceiling pieces of cloth. As someone narrated the two women did a performance climbing up the long pieces of cloth (50 feet high) and doing acrobatic feats using them. It was very nice.
After that was done as an intro the show started. A few things to note. One, about 8 of the costumes were there, no frontlines and no males. The sections that were there were Charmeuse, Xi Ling, Habotai, Ossage, Lapis Lazuli (yuck), Mulberry, Tyrian Purple and Zari. Models to note Ms. Word Trinidad Gabrielle Walcott was the model for Osage and Camille from America's Next Top model was modeling a section I can't remember. The models did a great job showing the costumes. One or two you could tell thought it was a fashion show and were striking awkward poses. I had a decent spot hear the VIP and was elevated so my vantage point was good.
After seeing the costumes in person my favorite is now Osage, Mulberry and Habotai. The headpiece for Habotai was sparkling like crazy I didn't even notice the chopsticks and tassels. They added some sort of cape wings on Osage that was very pretty. After each model did her thing they all came out in a group and dances around the stage.
Then it was all over. Now I thought there would be some registration that night but I was told there was none. I actually had cash on hand just in case but I didn't see anyone lining up to register. I did see some familiar Tribe faces (cute Cabral sisters) and should have inquired directly with them but decided against it since I don't know what my crew is doing yet.
All in all a great evening. I left around 8:30 and the party was just really getting started. I hope Tribe does this again next year and does some registration, frontlines and male costumes as well. Those were the only things missing from a fun filled evening.
LP
Spice Registration Begins Today
Coming three weeks after their band launch, Spice mas camp opens today for registration of past masqueraders from 12 noon to 8Pm. The new mas camp is located on the corner of Robert and Rosalino Streets. Check out Afro Chic's blog for a photo of the location with the boat out front.
The website is also due to go live today, truth be told I was expecting the website to be up and running already to give potential masqueraders a preview of costumes AND prices, especially since the down payment information has not been made available. As far as I know the down payment is $1500.00TT on frontline costumes and $1000.00TT on regular costumes.
And when it comes to prices seems like people's call for lower prices was heeded, expect an adjustment of the prices by approximately $50.00US less than the prices I published last week, I am guessing costumes will start at around $3200.00TT, of course wait for the "official" prices from the mas camp/website for confirmation.
Look out for post Spice Mas Camp visit photos later day, hopefully with some very good close up shots for you guys.
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Sunday, August 09, 2009
"D" Harvard Boys Clowns In TnT
For all those complaining about high costume prices, recession and space on the road for all your feathers and bling here is a band that is All Inclusive and the total costume prices is LESS than the downpayment on a costume in the big bands:
"D" Harvard Boys present "Clowns in TnT" for Trinidad Carnival 2010. All costumes are $995.00TT, the price includes lunch, sandwiches, rum, beer, vodka, scotch, bottled and coconut water as well as chasers.
Best of all the website is already up and running for registration. The mas camp is located at THE HARVARD CLUB,106 Tragarete Road.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Fire Silk Extinguished!
Well I got the news hot off the press yesterday, that we should all say R.I.P. Fire Silk as it has gone the way of Flamingo of 2009, and today it is confirmed; missing from TRIBE's website is Fire Silk:
Fire Silk has been scrapped, afterall it did have the least amount of votes on my poll! It was between this and Habotai, personally I think they made the better choice. Hopefully this means more room in the band for other in demand sections. So, who is going to miss Fire Silk?
Friday, August 07, 2009
Island People's Launch Postponed...
Note the new date people! Friday August 21,2009.
What’s in the ISLANDpeople Mas ‘Kutchela’?..
Maybe it’s what you think
Maybe it’s far removed from what you think
Still curious?
Then let that impulse guide you…on Friday, August 21…Western Peninsula… it will all unfold.
Come celebrate your curiosity!
Ching…ku ching ching ching…..
KUTCHELA… The Launch Party
Tickets: ISLANDpeople Mas Camp- Stone St., Woodbrook
Tues-Fri: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat:12 noon- 4:00 p.m.
ISLANDpeople , 105 Tragarete Rd. Woodbrook
Tues-Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat:10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
IP Mas Members you get special discounts.
Call 625-1Fun for the info.
About those Spice Prices
So, the price preview of Spice generated lots of feedback from potential masqueraders and I hope that the band is taking note as the mas camp and website is due to open to the public on Monday with prices.
I have been informed that the prices published on the blog are not the final prices, that SOME are correct (mostly the frontline) while others are not. We shall see on Monday how close they are to the actual/final price or not.
In any event you masqueraders have been quite vociferous in your opposition to the higher costume prices when it comes to Spice, though to tell you the truth I am still quite amused that Isis is priced cheaper than Threads of Morocco, when the former costume has a much bigger headpiece and is dripping with diamante! The entire bra of Isis is embellished with crystals!
Also apart from some of the frontlines, I personally think the prices are fair with ALL those feathers, jewels and diamante. Caspian Sea has a lot of detailed diamante work as well as feathers and it is priced less than Spangled Cotinga! The way pricing seems to be going frontliners are getting more bang for their buck when it comes to costume!
Anyway, I await the OFFICIAL prices Spice on Monday, followed by TRIBE on Tuesday...isn't it cute how the bands are playing a game of "you go first?" Very interesting!
Zari Frontline
These are photos, yet to be displayed on TRIBE's website, of Zari's frontline (click on photos for larger view):
Headpiece


Without Backpack
With Backpack
The additions since the night of the launch are a foot piece as well as an asymmetrical backpack which hugs the shoulder and ends on the hip. I would really love to get a 360 view of how that works!Is the back pack two pieces or just one unit and where does your arm go? From what I have been told you can get the frotline with or without the back pack.
Since I have been accused of bias when it comes to this costume I will reserve sharing my opinion, however, what are YOUR thoughts on the completed Zari frontline? The floor is open to your comments!
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Spice Price Preview!
Well, what an interesting day! This info just came to The Sauce, hot off the press; how I get it, is how I am SELLING it (click on photos for large view):
Caspian Sea
Frontline - 933.00 US
Regular -600.00US
Male - $450.00US
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Merchants of Venice
Frontline - $816.00US
Regular- $583.00US
Male -$466.00US
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Thailand
Frontline- $950.00US
Regular - $616.00US
Male - $483.00US
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Rome
Frontline - $850.00US
Regular -$583.00US
Male - $483.00US
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Ratnapura
Frontline - $900.00US
Regular - $583.00US
Male - $466.00US
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Gates of Petra
Frontline - 833.00US
Regular - 583.00US
Male -483.00US
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Rubies of Mumbai
Frontline - 983.00US
Regular 600.00US
Male 483.00US
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Moroccan Heat
Frontline 883.00US
Regular 600.00US
Male 483.00US
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Greece
Frontline 1000.00US
Regular 616.00US
Male 600.00US
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Isis
Frontline - 983.00US
Regular -633.00US
Male -466.00US
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China
Frontline - 716.00US
Regular -633.00US
Male -450.00US
Adulis
Regular -633.00US
Male -466.00US
Caspian Sea
Frontline - 933.00 US
Regular -600.00US
Male - $450.00US
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Merchants of Venice
Frontline - $816.00US
Regular- $583.00US
Male -$466.00US
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Thailand
Frontline- $950.00US
Regular - $616.00US
Male - $483.00US
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Rome
Frontline - $850.00US
Regular -$583.00US
Male - $483.00US
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Ratnapura
Frontline - $900.00US
Regular - $583.00US
Male - $466.00US
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Gates of Petra
Frontline - 833.00US
Regular - 583.00US
Male -483.00US
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Rubies of Mumbai
Frontline - 983.00US
Regular 600.00US
Male 483.00US
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Moroccan Heat
Frontline 883.00US
Regular 600.00US
Male 483.00US
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Greece
Frontline 1000.00US
Regular 616.00US
Male 600.00US
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Isis
Frontline - 983.00US
Regular -633.00US
Male -466.00US
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China
Frontline - 716.00US
Regular -633.00US
Male -450.00US
Adulis
Regular -633.00US
Male -466.00US
Spice mas camp opens on Monday and I will be sure to verify these prices, but from what I HAVE heard, they seem spot on!
And we have a price preview..
Even though TRIBE's website says prices will be up by TUESDAY, one designer has published prices for her section Threads of Morocco on Facebook (all prices quoted in TT dollars):
TRIBE's Website Is Up!
For all those who were anxiously and impatiently awaiting TRIBE's The Secret of Silk Website, it it now up:
As I predicted the website is up but minus prices so for me, at least, the website being up is really no big deal. And if you are hoping to see the back shots of costumes, well only some costumes show the back; there is no back shot of Charmeuse though many of you are wondering what it looks like. I do like that they have photos of the smaller headpiece options as well as the different frontline/individual options for some sections as well. The men finally have costumes to mull over !
But I am puzzled as to Mystery of Loulan's strapless option label of an "Individual" costume when I thought that was just another option for frontline, so does this mean only ONE of that costume will be made? It is the same with Osage; Osage has a huge feathery headpiece labeled as frontline while the option with the large collar is labeled as an "Individual".....again, will only ONE be made/sold?
The photography is beautiful, some of the costumes look really good on the website. Interesting to note I cannot view more photos of Fire Silk and Zari's frontline is not there either. The reason for the latter is, I was informed, because Zari has a new frontline which will be up on the website soon; cannot wait to see it. Random thought, is Threads of Morocco Frontline bra strapless? Hurry up with prices TRIBE!
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Relive Triniscene's Live Stream of TRIBE Launch
This is for those of you, like me, who missed the live streaming of TRIBE's launch on July 25. Triniscene has broken it down in segments, first up The Mystery of Loulan, enjoy!
More videos HERE !
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