2014 Lexington Market Fashion Show
Travis Winkey Lexington Market Fashion Show; By T7 Images,LLC
On December 13th, 2014 two world famous entities united in downtown Baltimore. The Word Famous Lexington Market, a vending and culinary institution since 1782, hosted the world renowned Producer/Choreographer Mr. Travis Winkey for the Annual Lexington Market Holiday Fashion Show. The anticipation of this event has become a holiday mainstay in Baltimore, like coming home for the holidays. The venue is huge and for anyone else it could have been overwhelming, with the exception of the amazingly talented Travis Winkey.Now with three hours before show time, which was at 2:00 pm, the area had already become super packed with hundreds upon hundreds of anxious spectators on the upper level and the main floor below. They had become as tightly packed as an economy rental car on a family road trip. I would highly suggest that one come early, to obtain a spot for this mega holiday fashion show.
The scene was exhilarating! In the middle of the main lobby of the market stood a catwalk over 75 feet long, roped off as a buffer, separating the audience from the press, dignitaries, and security. On the upper level off to the right of the stairs above the runway were the dressing rooms and the staging area for Travis Winkey and Company. Mr. Winkey had an impressive team of makeup artists and facilitators working in concert to assist over 40 models coming from various parts of the east coast as well as the designers to make wardrobe tweaks to ensure that all pieces would be visually stunning on stage. Mr. Winkey walked though, as he readied his own classic look, a red scarf, shoes, and trousers, topped with a white crisp sweater.
He quickly resumed his work as he snaps his fingers and rallies everyone with a little pep talk and prompted the count down to show time.
Mr. Winkey reacted to the rise of roars from the awaiting audience as he calmly affixed his signature black round glasses, black dress hat, and a long sultry Black Diamond full-length mink coat. It’s show time, as the host Larry Young of 1010 Radio and Nares Davis the master of ceremonies made their introductions. Travis then made his way from the dressing rooms to hallway above what seems like an airport runway. From the catwalk stage, his adoring supporters got a glimpse of him for the first time before the show. Pandemonium! The crowd went nuts with cheers, hand clapping, shouts, and screaming; this literally made the glass in the upper atrium of the building vibrate. The volume was so great you could no longer hear the voice of announcer, as the legendary Travis Winkey was greeted by his supporters.
He gracefully sauntered his way down the staircase and stepped onto the stage, hoards of onlookers caught a chance to take in the electrifying, vogue sharp signature “Travis Strut”! He ended with a flip of the tail of his Diamond mink coat; it was on! The audience frequently threatened the natural sound decimal level.The crowd of onlookers continued to cheer as the procession of the first group of models, the children, well rehearsed, poured down from the upper level to the runway with very colorful day ware. Next, the teens followed in line strutting more colorful wears. What followed were some of the most statuesque women strutting, with power and perfection in form fitting fabrics that clung to their torsos; making the show’s music simmer. The look of Winkey ‘s excellent choreography came together like a well-oiled machine working at full tilt.The male models brought exhilaration to the crowd as they revealed their bare upper bodies, but from the waist down were adored with colorful print fabrics by Kelly Ward and Travis.The Male models did not disappoint as their suits by Mr. Carlyle fit as if they were made exclusively for each model.
Models bounded out in numerous ensembles by designers such as: M’ Brouje’, Mr. Carlyle, Lip Gloss N Stilettos Rogue Couture, Trisheea, Angelias Couture, Vixon Collection/ Boutique, Xavier Furs, Michael Carter, and a special scene by Chief Von. A special note to chef Von an eatery in Lexington Market.I loved the show’s youthful verve, boundless energy, and swag that exuded from the quality of the clothes, rather than styling gimmicks.
This show was not a skimpy fashion event by any means; in fact this was high fashion. I like what I saw from my lens. You expect certain things from a Travis Winkey show. You expect pulsating music by Tony of Tony’s World Sounds, a statement accessory, a senior model, (Ms. Salley,) National Rap Artist Beau Bostic, singers which there were a few (Tina Camara, and Kiki Michelle) as well as a hot dance act (Dimitri Reeves a Michael Jackson Impersonator).
The finale was a serious parade of fashion going by in a double loop of exquisiteness and talent. This annual event it was like Christmas, an early gift. The cost was totally free for one and all.
By Da’Rrell Privott, T7 Images, LLC
Read MoreOn December 13th, 2014 two world famous entities united in downtown Baltimore. The Word Famous Lexington Market, a vending and culinary institution since 1782, hosted the world renowned Producer/Choreographer Mr. Travis Winkey for the Annual Lexington Market Holiday Fashion Show. The anticipation of this event has become a holiday mainstay in Baltimore, like coming home for the holidays. The venue is huge and for anyone else it could have been overwhelming, with the exception of the amazingly talented Travis Winkey.Now with three hours before show time, which was at 2:00 pm, the area had already become super packed with hundreds upon hundreds of anxious spectators on the upper level and the main floor below. They had become as tightly packed as an economy rental car on a family road trip. I would highly suggest that one come early, to obtain a spot for this mega holiday fashion show.
The scene was exhilarating! In the middle of the main lobby of the market stood a catwalk over 75 feet long, roped off as a buffer, separating the audience from the press, dignitaries, and security. On the upper level off to the right of the stairs above the runway were the dressing rooms and the staging area for Travis Winkey and Company. Mr. Winkey had an impressive team of makeup artists and facilitators working in concert to assist over 40 models coming from various parts of the east coast as well as the designers to make wardrobe tweaks to ensure that all pieces would be visually stunning on stage. Mr. Winkey walked though, as he readied his own classic look, a red scarf, shoes, and trousers, topped with a white crisp sweater.
He quickly resumed his work as he snaps his fingers and rallies everyone with a little pep talk and prompted the count down to show time.
Mr. Winkey reacted to the rise of roars from the awaiting audience as he calmly affixed his signature black round glasses, black dress hat, and a long sultry Black Diamond full-length mink coat. It’s show time, as the host Larry Young of 1010 Radio and Nares Davis the master of ceremonies made their introductions. Travis then made his way from the dressing rooms to hallway above what seems like an airport runway. From the catwalk stage, his adoring supporters got a glimpse of him for the first time before the show. Pandemonium! The crowd went nuts with cheers, hand clapping, shouts, and screaming; this literally made the glass in the upper atrium of the building vibrate. The volume was so great you could no longer hear the voice of announcer, as the legendary Travis Winkey was greeted by his supporters.
He gracefully sauntered his way down the staircase and stepped onto the stage, hoards of onlookers caught a chance to take in the electrifying, vogue sharp signature “Travis Strut”! He ended with a flip of the tail of his Diamond mink coat; it was on! The audience frequently threatened the natural sound decimal level.The crowd of onlookers continued to cheer as the procession of the first group of models, the children, well rehearsed, poured down from the upper level to the runway with very colorful day ware. Next, the teens followed in line strutting more colorful wears. What followed were some of the most statuesque women strutting, with power and perfection in form fitting fabrics that clung to their torsos; making the show’s music simmer. The look of Winkey ‘s excellent choreography came together like a well-oiled machine working at full tilt.The male models brought exhilaration to the crowd as they revealed their bare upper bodies, but from the waist down were adored with colorful print fabrics by Kelly Ward and Travis.The Male models did not disappoint as their suits by Mr. Carlyle fit as if they were made exclusively for each model.
Models bounded out in numerous ensembles by designers such as: M’ Brouje’, Mr. Carlyle, Lip Gloss N Stilettos Rogue Couture, Trisheea, Angelias Couture, Vixon Collection/ Boutique, Xavier Furs, Michael Carter, and a special scene by Chief Von. A special note to chef Von an eatery in Lexington Market.I loved the show’s youthful verve, boundless energy, and swag that exuded from the quality of the clothes, rather than styling gimmicks.
This show was not a skimpy fashion event by any means; in fact this was high fashion. I like what I saw from my lens. You expect certain things from a Travis Winkey show. You expect pulsating music by Tony of Tony’s World Sounds, a statement accessory, a senior model, (Ms. Salley,) National Rap Artist Beau Bostic, singers which there were a few (Tina Camara, and Kiki Michelle) as well as a hot dance act (Dimitri Reeves a Michael Jackson Impersonator).
The finale was a serious parade of fashion going by in a double loop of exquisiteness and talent. This annual event it was like Christmas, an early gift. The cost was totally free for one and all.
By Da’Rrell Privott, T7 Images, LLC
