Kingsley 'Ragashanti' Stewart in one of Biggy's creation. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer On Sunday night Earl 'Biggy' Turner unveiled his new line at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
The event, 'Biggy Unleashed', not only featured Biggy's designs but also those of his twin brother, Glen 'Little' Turner, who also got to debut his clothing line - the Glen George Collection.
Little's male clothing line not only included casual denim jackets decorated with comic strips, but he also showed what he could whip up something for a semi-formal event. One such piece was a trendy long-sleeved white shirt with large polka dots, paired baby blue plaid pants. Though there is usually the fear of matching polka dots and plaids, Little showed it can be done.
After showcasing Little's line, Biggy showcased his fashions in the 'Celebrity Fashions' segment.
FAME FM's Claudia Powell modelled a long white cotton ensemble and radio personality and comedienne, Elva, wore something similar. Dr. Donna Hope modelled a long gold satin gown, while CVM TV's Alicia Moulton wore a long black and white halter back gown.
Male celebrities
Next up, it was time for the male celebrities to show off some of Biggy's fashions. Among them were dancer Orville Hall, CVM TV's Winford Williams, and lecturer and talk show host, Kingsley 'Ragashanti' Stewart.
'Dancehall at large' reminded audience members what brought Biggy to the fore - outrageous and creative dancehall designs. Pulse model Nadine Willis came out decked in raunchy military wear - boy shorts, a tiny jacket and a helmet. The next section, 'Big on Casual', also had some enticing designs; however, the 'high fashion' segment was disappointing because though some of the designs were appealing, the materials were not. However, he compensated with a wedding gown that he showcased at the end of the show. Nadine Willis strutted her stuff in a white chiffon and denim wedding dress that was simply eye-popping.
The night didn't only offer designs. It also had musical entertainment, some of which was not pleasing to the ear but was oddly entertaining for just that reason. Dance Xpressions gave the audience something to talk about with their energetic performances scattered throughout the night. Andy Livingston sang a few of his songs that didn't get audience moving, but he maintained their interest as some sat waiting for 'the good part' to come. It didn't.
Downsound Records artiste, Natalie, at first seemed as though she would follow this trend, as she came decked out in a questionable skimpy white dress, black fishnet stockings and boots and belted out How Could You? Finally, when she got to her second and final piece, Big Tings, paying homage to the men who have the goods to please their women, the audience got into the groove and sang along.
