Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, and the late Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen all made their names in the literal and proverbial fashion capital thousands of miles away from Trinidad and Tobago. But there, during the 2024 Trinidad Carnival, Rogue His Carnival His band danced through the streets of Port of Spain, wearing chic masquerade costumes named in their honor. Ta.
Each Carnival season, a team of fashion and production designers develops a new motif aesthetic for Carnival troupes to embody during the two-day parade. This year, Rogue bandleader Jules Sauvion decided on “En Vogue.” This is a nod to the aforementioned designers who have graced the pages of magazines. trend Countless others, as well as the Oakland-born R&B and soul trio that rose to fame in the ’90s.
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Jumping Up with Rogue Masquerade is true to Caesar’s Army, a brand that has established a reputation in the soca community for producing a series of immersive j’ouvert events and festivals. This year, Sobion focused on recovering from her difficult 2023. Due to supply chain issues, the costume was sized incorrectly. “I kept thinking about ‘V’ because we think in Roman numerals,” Sobion said, adding that 2024 was Rogue’s fifth year. “They play the same songs over and over again. I don’t know if that’s driving me crazy or making me more passionate.”
Caesar’s Army, in partnership with the Tribe, Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival powerhouses, leans heavily into the uniform aesthetic. Sobion wanted a theme that would celebrate milestone years and overcome setbacks. “And I think En Vogue! That’s when the lyric popped into my head: ‘Free your mind and the rest will come.'”