The upstairs hall of Art Cafe was packed with people eager to view the First Annual Fashion Show, “Springtime Magic” presented by the Runway Anguilla Community for Charity, a new organization that is raising funds for different charities. This event was to raise funds for the recently completed St Gerard’s Catholic Church and the MCs were Sandra York-Gumbs and Peter Holleran.

Quing Kai Performing

The evening started with piano music by Irina Kaufman-Brooks, well known and popular Russian pianist who has been living and performing in Anguilla for the past five years. Three of her young protégées gave outstanding performances. These included 8 year old Chadd Hodge, 9 year old Kyiv Edwards, and nine year old Quing Kai and Min Kai from St Maarten.

Shauvan Crawford with his miniatures

A display of the work of 13 year old Shauvan Crawford attracted much interest. His miniature figurines are created using pieces of cane, paper, fabric, fur, and feathers. The resulting tiny figures are attractive, and perfectly finished fashion miniatures that he says he is inspired by world renowned fashion designers like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Shauvan is very interested in art and fashion and hopes to take a degree in design.

Boutique Displays

A variety of fashions were presented for ladies and men with styles for beach wear, casual clothes and evening wear. The boutiques represented were Irie Life, ZaZaa, Caribbean Fancy, Envy, Safety Step and CuisinArt Resort Boutique and the models did an excellent job in displaying the fashions available. The show ended with a grand finale of a wedding party with the groom, bride, bridesmaids and flower girls outfitted by Bridal Affairs and Beyond. ‘Bridegroom’ Calvin Bartlett sang “You are so Beautiful” to the bride as they paraded around the hall. Jazz artiste Renee Rogers expertly sang two items accompanied by Kaufman-Brooks.

Before and after the fashions were presented, visitors were able to take part in a silent auction, and view and purchase from the various boutiques that had displays around the hall. Hors d’hoeuvres were served by Veya Restaurant to bring the evening to a close.

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