Beats! Rhymes! Bikinis! Feathers! If Trinidad & Tobago’s carnival isn’t the world’s biggest block party, it’s definitely the hottest. VIBE returns to the scene of Jay-Z’s 2000 “Big Pimpin’ ” video (featuring UGK), where all you need is a hot soca track and a little bit of rum to move the crowd. But just remember, when you hit the road in Port of Spain, it’s not what you’ve got on, but what’s about to come off.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
Vintage swimsuit by Gottex; Rays of Light headdress by Island People; feather earrings by Depeche Mode.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
Pictured above: 2. (From left) Vintage coral bikini top by Gottex; denim shorts by DKNY Jeans; beaded necklace and wooden rings, both by By Boe; layer beaded bracelets by Isaac Mannevitz for Ben-Amun; bangle by GirlProps; platform sandals by Louis Vuitton. Tank top by Hanes; swim shorts by Ben Sherman; fitted cap by New Era; sunglasses by Selima Optique; watch by Nautica; wallabees shoes by Clarks.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
From left) Button-front shirt and cargo shorts, both by LRG; sunglasses by Jimmy Choo; watch by Zodiac; sneakers by Reebok. Vintage embellished swimsuit by Gottex; leather chandelier earrings by Cubannie Links; lace-up booties by Barbara Bui.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
(From left) Swimsuit by Lenny; beaded necklace by D&G Time and Jewels; stretch beaded bracelets, both by Isaac Mannevitz for Ben-Amun; ring by Lia Sophia; gladiatorsandals by BCBG MaxAzria.Tank top (worn around neck) by Hanes; cargo shorts by Coogi; hat by Nicolini; aviator sunglasses by Target; watch by Lucky Brand; shoes by Car Shoe.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
(From left) Swimming shorts by Nautica; fitted cap by New Era; aviator sunglasses by A. Kurtz. Spangled Cotinga costume by Tribe.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
(From left) Swimming shorts by Nautica; fitted cap by New Era; aviator sunglasses by A. Kurtz; sneakers by Reebok. Fire Down Below costume by Rampage; earrings by Louis Vuitton; feather necklace by Devon Leigh; shoes by Barbara Bui.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
(From left) Afrodisiac costume by Island People; sneakers by Dsquared2. Crystal swimsuit by Dsquared2; gold earrings by Wendy Mink Jewelry; tassel necklace by Nicole Miller; beaded necklace (worn as bracelet) by David Yurman; platformsandals by Louis Vuitton.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
(From left, and for picture at top of story) Rays of Light costume by Island People. Tank top by B.Son; shorts by DKNY Jeans; swimming shorts by Prada; straw fitted cap by Sean John; watch by Armitron; belt by Toneka; sneakers by Nike.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
Shoes, both by Christian Louboutin.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
Rays of Light costume by Island People.
Styled by Memsor Kamaraké. Photographed by Mischa Richter
Button-down shirt by The Cloth; swimming shorts and swimming trunks, both by Emporio Armani Swimwear; watch by Lucky Brand; sneakers by Converse.Hair by Q for Illusions at Click Model Management, NYC
Makeup by Merrell Hollis for Shu Uemura
Nails created exclusively for VIBE
by Kristina Baune for CND
Special thanks to Jason Baptiste, Cheryl Andrews, Janelle Thadnani, and Rhona Fox
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