Turks & Caicos very own Kazz Forbes went to The Bahamas with one clear agenda – leave people in awe and wanting more, as to the abundance of talent from his budding fashion ability.
Forbes, Principal Designer for the Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) label was invited to showcase his ‘Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence’ all black collection at this years’ prestigious Red Rose Ball -‘A Night at the Opera House, Australia’ – which took place on Saturday, November 5th in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
The Red Rose Ball is a charity fundraiser that sees all proceeds benefits the Grand Bahama AIDS Awareness Committee in Freeport Grand Bahama. Each year, the gala is held under the distinguished patronage of The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Mrs. Delores Ingraham.
Held at the Radisson Grand Ballroom at Our Lucaya, Forbes outdone himself when his collection opened the gala’s entertainment section. With a bevy of statuesque models wearing his Fall/Winter 2011 collection, the 300 plus attendees were left mesmerized. Guests were transfixed and thrilled to see the professional models, which featured TCI Top Model 2010 Ashley Smith, brought in by Forbes, to open the showcase.
“The showcase was flawless indeed, the guests at the event were cheering and gave me an arousing round applause. They said the showcase and collection was a spectacle that one would normally experience in New York, Paris or London. I felt proud and honoured to bring an international flair to The Bahamas shores,” said Kazz Forbes.
Forbes went on to say that he was impressed with the event and thankful to the Red Rose Ball Committee for extending the invite. He noted that this would be his first of many collections not only to be featured in The Bahamas, but also headline at future Red Rose Balls.
Of Forbes’ collection, Mrs. Odette Knowles, Chairman of The Red Rose Ball said: “A fabulous show opener and stopper indeed. While setting the tone for one of his best noir inspired collections seen on the night, six feet tall models took to the runway and dazzled our guests. Our attendees were truly fascinated by the level of professionalism the models displayed in which they sauntered down the runway in a demure fashion, striking glamorous poses that could have been seen at any international high fashion event!”
Knowles went on to add that: “The Red Rose Ball Committee was happy with the decision made and was very pleased with the high level performance, professionalism and talent of Kazz Forbes and his selection of models.” She noted that a contract was signed immediately after the event for Saint George Fashion House to be the opening at the Red Rose Ball 2012.
Forbes’ work is featured on: www.SaintGeorgeFashionHouse. com and www.KazzForbes.com
