Only 23 of the 25 sections of "50"were on show last night, I double checked my photos against the actual sections displayed and still came up with just 23 as shown below:
Polynesia/ Faces of Places
Persian Empire/ Mesopotamia B.C.
Out of This World/ The Realm
Oriental Fantasy/Utopia
Mexico/The Mayans
Adventures of the High Seas
Reflection of My Childhood Days
Time for a Tale
Flag Wavers of Sienna
Each section is named after two of Harts presentations, including one for 50 which is among my favorites. I like that there are mostly pretty strong male costumes in Harts for the most part, the men have several options here for a real costume. I also like that the bras for most of the female sections look finished and very well beaded/embellished.
Harts used lots of different materials on their costumes this year, very little of the traditional beading that has become synonmous with Harts (oh how I loved those heavy swishy beads!). You can see the diverse beading on sections such as Anthony and Cleopatra, Mexico and Brazilian Fiesta:
Ok so on to my favorite costumes:
Total Recal/50
I love the photo of Wendy Fitzwilliams in this costume, the brown/bronze with a pop of blue looked stunning on her and she sold this costume for me. The headpiece is gorgeous, my favorite aspect of the costume.
Tribes/Wild Things
I like this costume because of the mix of white and brown, not a combination that is seen in mas costumes ordinarily. I noticed that several of Harts costumes use a type of intricate beading that looks as if it is done in a factory as opposed to by hand; this section is one of those. The effect is one of a completely decorated costume, no skimping on beads on the bra especially for this costume. I like the headpiece as well and the male costume is channeling an African vibe, I like it!
Brazilian Fiesta/Latin Fire
At the launch I noticed a collar option for this costume that is not pictured. I like that this costume used gems for embellishment on the bra and belt and I also like that the headpiece uses the dyed pheasant feathers, especially for the yellow.
Mas Sweet Mas/ American Indian
I love this Indian Mas costume, LOVE it! Harts has done Indian time and time again however I especially love this one with the bustle and the beading on the bra and belt. I also love the color options, fuchsia pink and teal are my picks. This male will be the first to sell out I am sure.
Mexico/The Mayans
I really like this section for the wooden beads used on the costume, it looks interesting and different as there is nothing sparkly or "bling". Love the headpieces and the colors, even though they may be a bit repetitious.... pink, yellow, teal.. all used in other sections as well.
Oriental Fantasy/ Utopia
I love the shade of green of this costume; love the headpiece though the gold projection to the top reminds me of a Christmas tree ornament. The shape of the headpiece and the peacock feathers are what I love most.
On Stage/ Tribute to Broadway
I like this one because it LOOKS like a showgirl costume, with the boa backpack as well as I am partial to the all female section in Harts because that was the section I always chose when I played with the band. The all female section was the "It" section back in my day, especially given the fact that they always had the showiest of costumes, closest thing to a frontline in Harts! This one is nice, not too spectacular, traditional Harts costume with the big feather headpiece and beads that they do so well.
Life in The Waters/Earth Crisis
There are several things I do not really love on this costume, the monokini for one looks great on Gabrielle Walcott in the photo, and will quite possibly look great on other masqueraders as well but this is a section that has to be chosen wisely to look as good on the right body; you know how I feel about a monokini! I also think the arm pieces look a little "Mulberry-ish" but arm pieces aside I am loving the color on this costume and the beading on the black sheer monokini; this is how it is done to avoid looking like lingerie!
The sections I think are ok/nice/cute but not really a WOW are:
Butterflies and Moths/Time for a Tale
Not partial to this shade of pink, however it is a well decorated costume, I think the arm pieces with the butterfly wing effect is cute.
Polynesia/Faces of Places
Really, really loving the male costume on this one, the female is pretty standard, nothing exceptional.
The Etruscans/ Voyage B.C.
Strong male costume of course, Harts always does a Roman type male costume very well. Overall a nice costume for the female as well, I like it just not the color so much; this one does not have as much impact as some of the other sections.
Happy Hour/ Life Helluva Time
Nice basic costume but again, nothing outstanding.
Persian Empire/ Mesopotamia
I am liking the headpiece, like the male not feeling the color...again, you know how I feel about burgundy!
Out of This World/ The Realm
I like the body of this costume, not feeling the shape or style of the headpiece though I will give that the style is something unique to this Carnival season.. still do not like it!
Come Leh We Dance/ Reflections of My Childhood
Pastel colors and a barely there costume with small headpiece; this is the section to appeal to the very young of the band!
Lets Make Waves/Whe Whe
While I am loving the idea of sailor mas for the men and the female costumes are cute, it looks a little more like a Monday mas option than Tuesday. Personally not enough decoration for me, but I can see it appealing to those who want a simple, unfussy costume and it is really cool to play mas in pants, no worrying about tights!
And my least favorite costumes:
A Medieval Dream/Flag Wavers of Sienna
This looks like a retro costume with the plaited headband and all that velvet, maybe it is meant to hearken back to renaissance days however I am not liking it at all.
Anthony and Cleopatra/ The Strip
I think the body wear for Cleopatra is interesting however that headpiece is not working AT ALL for me; it is clunky and unappealing. Major disappointment in this costume because the Egyptian theme could have been done so well!
Colorison/ Islands in the Sun
I do not find the pattern of this costume particularly attractive and the beads on the bra look as if it was added as an afterthought. The male costume headpiece is rather juvenile!
The Unknown/Superstitions
Maybe this costume is supposed to represent magic, mysticism or wizardry with all the black and gold and I do like the bustier/corset options offered however I just don't like the decoration of the bra OR the use of black velvet. Not to mention the lamé cape is just a little too tacky.
Light Camera Action/Adventures of the High Seas
Well, this costume certainly fits the theme; it looks like Pirates of the Caribbean! Pretty funky male costume, I can see some guys loving it. The female costume is sort of Halloween cheesy though, complete with the "dreads" on the hat. This will look cute just not a Carnival costume for me.
Inferno/Witches Brew
Another costume that does not go the bikini and beads route, I applaud Harts for trying something different at least with the long and short pant options. I simply do not like it for me, don't like the red satin, don't like the black and red headpiece or the little devil horns that come with the wig!
Was This Greece/Before 2000
Again, like the male costume but I cannot help but compare this female with Greece from Spice, especially since the monokini is cut in the same style. This is a much simpler Greece and unfortunately not one that that I find particularly interesting.
14 comments:
While it's too bad the other two sections didn't make a showing, there is certainly enough eye-popping deliciousness on display here to satisfy even the pickiest of masqueraders.
What I love about this year's presentation is that there is really something for everyone, from the traditionalist to the bead and feather fanatic. And while I must say that some of the costumes actually look better in Saucy's pictures than in the Harts photographs, my list of favourites remains unchanged.
Not like anybody asked me eh, but if forced to pick a top five they would be (in no particular order):
Total Recall/50:
Although this would not be my usual colour choice, there is no arguing that this costume is downright spectacular. Everything about this costume is rich and decadent. A true stunner.
Mas Sweet Mas/American Indian:
I just can't resist a Fancy Indian, especially at the hands of the Harts team. There will be a rush for this section for sure.
Mexico/The Mayans:
Although I usually love my bling, this costume is so sexy and tribal in a way that really appeals to me. And the colours are absolutely luscious.
Oriental Fantasy/Utopia:
I really don't think I need to explain why I love this one.
Tribes/Wild Things:
I applaud the unusual colour combination, and that female headpiece is fabulous.
All in all the only section that I truly dislike is Lights Camera Action/Adventures of the High Seas. It really smacks of Halloween to me, even more so than Witches Brew. Perhaps being bombarded with so many Pirates of the Caribbean trailers over the years has tainted my mind.
But if anyone would question why Harts has been in the business of making mas for such a long time "50" would definitely be the answer!
I love how Tribe throw in a lil black model in the mix apart from Wendy (The Etruscans/ Voyage B.C.)...more more more needs to be seen. Aside from that I am loving the variety....something for everyone
scratch that first comment I see more darkies blending in the mix...nice
ok, maybe i AM playing mas after all...
I love them....for the most part I would play in a LOT of these costumes if they were choices in 2009. Harts always comes good..kudos to them!
Saucy....what pic of Wendy in Total Recall??? You're talking about Wendy Fitzwilliam, right?? *unsure* I love the Total Recall costume, too..
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/trinicarnivaldiary/Harts%202010/DSCN9992.jpg?t=1250434667
THAT pic :)
hearts look really good this year
I love all! great job! 2011 I feel I might be going back to harts yes!
Yes, I am impressed. I have to agree that a couple sections look Halloweenish (Witches Brew, Lights Camera Action) but otherwise I can pick five favorite sections easily. It's cool and ironic that the retro costumes seem fresh and different. Nice!
Ok, I appreciate the re-imagined, teased-up look headpieces of American Indian/Mas Sweet Mas. But why mess with classic genius? Give me the fall-back feathers headpieces for the males, please. Thank you ;)
Dougs, I have to point out that authentic native American war bonnets are not always of the fall-back variety. They come in the 'teased-up' shape, as well as circular halo-like designs and a few other styles. But like you, I prefer the ones that lay down on the head.
i am loving my future costume (was this Greece/before 2000)
why i like it is cuz harts really knows how to make a guy costume. simple but it kicks butt. without pieces its would still look awsome, cuz really guys you know we not keeping all the parts of the costume, lol
So as of yesterday,,,our group of about 10,, with much discussion had settled on Greece...Some of the Girls liked this costume , but regreted that there was no large headpiece. (What headpiece would a greek godess have i inquired). I did however like the male option...so today is registration day...We're registered in "Total Recall"....The ladies have gone 360...But it really is about them isn't it ?
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