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Turks and Caicos Islands’ young and upcoming fashion designer Kazz Forbes showcased his fashion collection at this year’s prestigious Red Rose Ball on Nov. 5 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Forbes collection opened the gala’s entertainment section with a bevy of statuesque models wearing his Fall/Winter 2011 collection.

“The showcase was flawless indeed,” Forbes said. “The guests at the event were cheering and gave me an arousing round applause. They said the showcase and collection was a spectacle that one would normally experience in New York, Paris or London. I felt proud and honoured to bring an international flair to the Bahamas’ shores.”

Asked about Forbes’ collection, Ball Chairman Odette Knowles said, “A fabulous show opener and stopper indeed. While setting the tone for one of his best noir inspired collections seen on the night, six-feet-tall models took to the runway and dazzled our guests. Our attendees were truly fascinated by the level of professionalism the models displayed in which they sauntered down the runway in a demure fashion, striking glamorous poses that could have been seen at any international high fashion event!”

“The Red Rose Ball Committee was happy with the decision made and was very pleased with the high level performance, professionalism and talent of Kazz Forbes and his selection of models,” Knowles said. She noted that a contract was signed immediately after the event for Forbes’ label, Saint George Fashion House, to be the opening at the Red Rose Ball 2012.

The gala — this year’s theme was ‘A Night at the Opera House, Australia’ — was held under the distinguished patronage of The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, prime minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and Delores Ingraham. All proceeds from the event benefit the Grand Bahama AIDS Awareness Committee in Freeport.