tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24002751.post1089332793938878994..comments2023-05-31T04:04:39.214-04:00Comments on ~ Karabana ~: Fantazia InternationalKarabanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00881680916332169863noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24002751.post-37132135695108335702009-04-29T11:31:00.000-04:002009-04-29T11:31:00.000-04:00The last few years some Caribana bands discovered ...The last few years some Caribana bands discovered body paint & IMO, some went a bit too crazy with it. Distraction, yes <B>Anon</B>. Often when showcasing & marketing a costume, I feel less is more. <br />Launches are opportunities to see how the costumes look on people, but yes, <B>C Junk</B> at the mas camps, you can inspect the quality (& I always do. <B>;-)</B>)Karabanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881680916332169863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24002751.post-80089947385816381512009-04-27T15:24:00.000-04:002009-04-27T15:24:00.000-04:00It is almost expected to SHOWCASE costumes loaded...It is almost expected to SHOWCASE costumes loaded with accessories, body paint, airbrushing and more at Band Launch time. Its a simple phenomenon called MARKETING - Dress it up to as much as you can to create maximum appeal to the buyer.<br /><br />For a true sense of what the costumes really include, I always recommend a visit to the mas camp after band launch.<br /><br />C JunkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24002751.post-20881414802807335802009-04-24T09:34:00.000-04:002009-04-24T09:34:00.000-04:00I have to agree, the accessories at the launch see...I have to agree, the accessories at the launch seem a little excessive. Especially all that body paint. I feel like I can't get a true feel for the costumes because I'm distracted by all the crazy body paint designs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com