Scores of patrons turned out at the Queen’s Park Steel Shed for last weekend’s “Shades of Purple” fashion show.
The fundraiser in celebration of Cancer Support Services’ 30th anniversary focused the spotlight on Barbadians journeying with cancer, highlighting survival and overcoming.
In an evening of fashion, dance and song, the Victorious Ladies Beyond Surviving and the Conquering Men of CSS, organisers of the show, presented an entertaining and uplifting picture for anyone battling with the anxiety and fear of the dreaded disease, reinforcing their belief that a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence.
Several designers bought into the vision of Joyann Joseph, Seanette Skeete and Kayshamra Hamilton-Steed, organisers of the fashion show and gave patrons a feast of their creativity.
It was displayed in Pat Brathwaite’s Paju Creations; Corine Clarke’s “We Fine Linens”; in the accessories designed by Karen Thorne, while selections from the racks of Cheryl Hoyte’s and Jan Blenman’s popular “C&J” boutique and from the fashion label “Real-S-Estate served to enhance the presentation.
The models were mainly survivors of breast, colon and cervical cancer; multiple myeloma and lymphoma, and some were accompanied by their children on the fashion walk. Their performance was greeted with sustained applause, in acknowledgement of their courage and positive attitude.
Patrons were particularly moved by that segment of the show in which models paraded “the colours of cancer”.
MC Shellaine Rice was an entertainment act on her own, adding a special flavour to the event. (GC)
