Pop Boom Entertainment Magazine Pop Boom Entertainment Issue 2 August 2014 | Page 42

SIMMZ SAYS:

THE TRI COLLECTION: MOVING MOUNTAINS, BUILDING BRIDGES

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Pomp Wknd, one of the many paths of The Tri- Collection, began with a single step. With that single step an echo resounded through the audience boldly stating, “This is me! This is Tri”. With that came the undivided attention and a fixed glare of delight as the lime light of the ‘swing bridge’, Barbados, became the runway for the first public showing of the greatness of The Tri- Collection. Six amazing elements of sheer elegance worn by lovely models strutted the meaning of passion and ‘daring to go there’. This December 2013 exhibition, however, was a sign of evolution, not only of things to come but of desires past. The items selected to the showcase are not the only attires of the Noir line. It actually began with one item called the Danielle Leotard and promises to grow into so much more.

Noir, translated from French to English as black, one of the pinnacle symbolisms of the production. In the 14th century black was used as a sign of importance and this was just that, as it moved from pensive state to paper to product. Though this event was very important to the creator, Katrina N Brathwaite, this was not her only reasoning. Black illustrated her casting a shadow, enabling a fade out of all the doubts or fears she held. She accomplished such throughout the show in a number of different ways. Every piece highlighted its own uniqueness, from showing contrast to the theme to baring one’s self to the world.

To surmise, Pomp Wknd and the Noir line of The Tri Collection brought international caliber to the shores of Barbados and was received by those who were given the opportunity to behold such a sight with feelings of grandeur and kudos. As the show came to a climax the emotional accomplishment of Katrina N Brathwaite was shared with all, applauded and kept in the memories and mouths of many.

But… this is only the beginning…

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