APLLYING the most ancient form of body art and combining it with her flare to make a woman feel sexy “Red, Bold and Jazzy” could not have been more apt for the launch of Olympia Small-Sonaram’s 2007 collection.
She did not disappoint. White tents were set across the tennis court, just off the pool at the Sea Breeze Hotel for a night that marked another evolution in the designer’s quest to break new ground while sticking to her sexy brand.
Red was spelled out in body hugging evening gowns, ranging from the ultra seductive to those fit for a royal ball.
Synonymous with her image, her swimsuit collection more suited the bikini category. Her tiny swimsuits barely covered those body parts that make a woman a woman. We’re sure you know what we mean. Okay, maybe that was not only red, it was bold as well.
But we take bold to mean the jaw dropping body art collection. Eleven models appeared on the stage wearing only skirts or pants. Their upper bodies were painted in a combination of red and black and other deep colours.
With a few feathers thatched here and there, it made for a remarkable showcase never before seen on local catwalks. The body paintings were abstract pieces, with the designer seeming to have no particular image in mind.
The jazz of the evening came from enjoyable an enjoyable performance by Malo, who performed his new soca single “Jukie Jam”. Celeste David brought a soulful rendition to the evening.
Oh, yeah, there was a male line as well. Olympia tried to dabble with designer shirts for men, but nothing to shout about.