By Alicia Roache, Staff Reporter FROM THE resplendent to the ridiculous. Fashions at Sting indicated why it was dubbed as the greatest one night show on earth. Why else would people go to such great lengths to on one hand look so gorgeous, and on the other, look so grotesque.
Many deejays went overboard to get their outfits ready for Sting.
Since the show is as much about how good you look as it is about how well you perform one can understand why fashion, played such an important role in last Friday's event.
However, while many of the acts delighted with their outfits, others it seemed simply forgot to look in the mirror. Or, if they did, forgot to take heed.
Macka Diamond may have lost the verbal battle between herself and Queen Paula, but earned kudos for her outfit, a black skirt suit decorated with rhinestones. She wore matching boots and jacket and topped it off with a beautiful crystal necklace. However, the outfit reeked of show business and should never be seen on anyone outside the dancehall.
Queen Paula though, looked like a bad imitation of an over-aged war reject. Too many patterns, folds and appendages gave her soldier's uniform an uncomfortable, restricting appearance and made her look bulky. A word of advise: Unless you are between sizes 4 and 6, camouflage is not for you.
Assassin, Singer J, Beenie Man and Gabriel were the best dressed performers for the night. 'Best Dressed', as used here, means an outfit that is not only visually pleasing but compliments the wearer and makes a statement about personal style. Cost is not an issue.
WORST DRESSED
Among the worst dressed entertainers for the night were Frankie Paul, who wore a design by Renee Luke that was obviously not made for him. The sleeves were way too long for his arms. His mesh merino looked tacky behind the faux fur jacket and gave the impression that he dressed hurriedly and without much thought.
Wayne Marshall's multicoloured outfit failed to impress. In fact it made him look like a court jester trying to look cool. In addition his jacket sleeves were too short and made him look overgrown for the outfit. Don't take it personal Wayne but you need to employ a stylist.
Frisco Kid, aka Ancient Monarchy competed with the stage lights and almost won, with an outfit that looked like it was dipped in shocking red paint and trimmed with an even louder shade of yellow. Tacky, tacky, tacky!
Elephant Man may be the Energy God, but he is no deity where fashion sense is concerned. Though his outfit matched his image (an over-the-top white sailor's suit with yellow trimmings that matched the colour of his hair), the T-shirt he wore underneath his suit looked crude.
ILLOGICAL COMBINATION
But undoubtedly the worst dressed artist at Sting was Sanchez. He wore an outfit that was an illogical combination of the Jamaican flag on one side and the American flag on the other. Sanchez, whoever told you to wear that outfit is not your friend; and if at all that suit was your idea, then 'Shame on You'!
