“We decided to go the traditional way with a modern twist.
“In Port of Spain a lot of people would rather enjoy themselves
than portray a mas but up this side we are doing things a little
different.”
She revealed that many people welcomed the idea and said she have
found a way to satisfy those people who want to go traditional and
the “bikini and beads” type.
“We also try to include an aspect of traditional mas in the
children’s costumes.”
The famous designer who was once a top model said that she now designs
only costumes because she felt that “fashion is no longer
a challenge”.
Now a fashion consultant with her modelling agency, House of Jacqui
and a director in the company Heather Jones Limited, Koon How disclosed
that she has also launched a Carnival section, Burrokeets UK in
Nottinghill’s celebrations and designed costumes for another
band called Xplosions in Antigua.
And at an age 60, where most people would be enjoying the peaceful
life, she is only happy to immerse herself in real life action.
She also does not miss playing mas herself.
“My whole family is involved in Carnival.
“My son Rolan St. George is bringing out a section for Trini
Revellers, my son-in-law Junior Regalo is launching a J’Ouvert
band for City Week on November 12.”
The agency has over 100 models and numerous beauty queens have passed
through its doors, one of which is Faye Alibocas.
While employed at the agency a potential model is trained on personal
etiquette ranging from hair care, skin care and make up, modelling,
nails and dining techniques.
There is also a class for youngsters from age six to 16.
But she is now presently concentrating on Carnival and beauty pageants.
She said jokingly of the pageants: “I intend to take the Caribbean
by storm.”
As the beauty pageant time of year approaches she said that there
are 15 competitions over a three-week span and she enjoys being
in the thick of things.
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