Theyre playing the same song over and over, he says.

I don’t know if its driving me crazy or driving me to be more passionate.

Sobion desired a theme that celebrated a milestone year and signified overcoming setbacks.

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And I think, En Vogue!

It triggered the lyrics in my mind, free your mind, and the rest will follow.

Dewer studied Sobions vision boards, selecting trimmings like pearls and feathers.

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Tom used a lot of unconventional colors that men wouldn’t particularly wear, Dewer tellsVoguevia a WhatsApp call.

He was recuperating from an overnight block party and organizing costume pick-ups simultaneously.

One section of costumes Dewer designed was reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Natalie Fonrose designed an ornate, gemmed costume in honor ofAlexander McQueen.

I decided to twist it into a form that fits carnival.

A black beret and a faux-leather holster finished the costume.

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We had to be more outstanding than last year, Sobion says of his Trinidad Carnival 2024 efforts.

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