The show started at 8:30 p.m. as the models showcased the first segment 'Vintage' before the enthusiastic audience who cheered and applauded the models and the designs. The evening was spiced up by performances: Niel Marcano treated the audience to his smooth violin solo while Joash Prime, the son of saxophone master Francis, demonstrated that the mango does not fall far from the tree with an impressive performance which included a rendition of Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father". Among the sections, the New Vintage segment showcased vintage fashion with a modern twist where the designs included fancy formal wear. Ave Maria featured fashion for weddings confidently showcased by the models as wedding music played in the background. Glitz and Glamour also wowed the audience as it featured elegant evening gowns of past and present beauty queens. The last segment highlighted the present Christmas season. With red as its theme colour, this section featured wear appropriate for a Christmas night out with candlelight and wine. The Ivory and Ebony Section The evening flowed smoothly with the audience thoroughly enjoying the fashion designs and the models in the ambience of the Sky View section of the Linx Suite Hotel. Following the show, one of the designers, Patterson Nelson, expressed that he was very pleased with the way the show turned out and that the public can look forward to more of their designs in other upcoming shows including Fashion Week and other International Fashion showings. Pat and Pearl Haute Couture 'Vintage - Spring 2009 Collection' in pictures: www.triniview.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=324188 |