Company are decked out in costumes head items, and wings, designed by Suga Sweet Mas on show on the 1196 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn Mas camp. Band Chief Maxine Magdaleno, third from left, is subsequent to mannequin Lala Rosayy, able to masquerade on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2.
Picture: Tangerine Clarke
Award-winning band chief Maxine Magdeleno is fired as much as have a good time 9 years of masquerading on Jap Parkway when Suga Sweet Mas takes over the 57th West Indian American Day Carnival parade on Sept. 2. The band will depict The Seven Lethal Sins.
Magdeleno, who traces her roots to Belize, and whose dream it was from age 9, to change into a band chief, advised Caribbean Life on Aug. 3 that she needed to alter the immorality that’s going down in Brooklyn.
Throughout an interview on the electrifying and colourful Mas camp at 1196 Nostrand Ave., Magdeleno stated she wish to see a return to twenty years in the past, earlier than she was born, when bands like Hawks masqueraded in unity.
She stated Suga Sweet Mas goals to spotlight Envy, Greed, Gluttony, Pleasure, Wrath, Jealousy, Lust, in its 2024 depiction to spotlight these ills, whereas inspiring a return to these bygone days.
“Again then, it was concerning the tradition, metal pan, it was the music, it was about calypso, and unity,” she stated with ardour, including that these dangerous issues, are particularly prevalent in Brooklyn, the place there’s a melting pot of individuals, together with Caribbean nationals.
The launch of Suga Sweet Mas and Youngsters Sweet Land in early June offered a blinding array of neon-colored outfits in cutting-edge designs, accessorized with bejeweled headpieces. Giant wings made with a wire-bending approach and festooned with plumes of feathers, completed the creation.
In keeping with the band chief, the creations are moderately priced, beginning at $300. Nonetheless, she defined that there’s a fee plan choice to swimsuit the pocket of everybody who needs to revel with Suga Sweet Mas.
The gifted woman, who has as soon as once more collaborated with seasoned costume designers, will welcome Yve Resolution for the primary time. She brings a wealth of expertise in costuming and has created the whole attractive creations for the part – Lust. Allure_23 accomplished items for the part, Jealousy.
Leaders will information every part, anticipated to draw lots of of masqueraders. Different dazzling part leaders will embrace Iconic Carnival and, Fairly Glam Mas amongst different designers.
High costume mannequin Lala Rosayy was readily available on the 1196 Nostrand Ave. Mas camp, to showcase a bit from the part Gluttony. The extraordinary design was created with mesmerizing jewels all through the costume. The ensemble is full, with a kaleidoscope of colourful rhinestones. The headpiece is adorned with sensible hues of feathers and beading.
The youngsters’ part is described as a land stuffed with sweet. From Skittles and M&Ms to Smarties, the Sweet Land idea may also function an Apple Sweet part. These fairly creations are minimize from neon shade cloth, and trimmed with jewels, and colourful quills.
These spectacular creations which can be worn by kiddies from age 3, will little question deliver a stirring presentation when the band takes to the road in Crown Heights on Saturday, Aug. 31.
And because the carnival season kicks into excessive gear, Suga Sweet Mas will host an Aug. 11 Yard Bacchanal at 1214 Nostrand Ave. Fashions can be decked out in costumes to draw masqueraders to the beautiful costume assortment.
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