On June 23rd 2007, we were promised to see a performance that we would never forget… it was cancelled. We learned that there was a new location. We were totally confused.
July 1, 2007 was a very busy day for us because we were on a crazy back to back schedule, but alas we arrived at Polaris Nightclub to finally experience the colorful theatrical modeling of Fatboy Hype Prod. There was no need to rush because it began an hour late. “I am surprised that they are late,” says one eager fashionista, “but their shows are off the hook and usually start on time.” Well, since it was our first time and we wanted to see if these new, young Philly designers would bring it to the fashion runway. When the doors finally opened, everyone rushed to their seats.
Host Kerry Scott, the Fatboy himself opened the evening with a contest. “I am offering money out of my pocket for the most colorful person in the audience”. It was hard to tell who that would be since nearly every young person there was dressed in nothing but colors, hence the theme “In Living Color” which was adapted from the old, favorite 90’s television show created by Keenan Ivory Wayans which featured the Fly Girl dancers and many hilarious characters like “Wanda”, the gay critics, and the nosy Miss Jenkins. The young lady that did win proved that colors had no boundaries when it came to artistic expression.
The evening of color and fashion was in full effect when the models came strutting down the runway in bright and bold colors artistically created by the designers such as Babylon, Bang Bang, D67, Eno, Jeantrix, RPM, Tarantula, and Wise Guy. The theatrical themes that were performed by the models where tightly executed with flare and excitement which didn’t disappoint the audience in the least.
The evening was not complete until the designers of the evening (Jeantrix) showed off their latest creation with a theme that was like the bride of Frankenstein. It was the finale and it was fantastic.
What makes Fatboy one of Philly’s new and hottest fashion productions on the roster is the work that is put in by the choreographers and the models that make the evening worth every penny. Each and every model in the production caught the attention of the audience no matter what they were wearing, not to mention, some of their models have been seen in other productions.
The next show is coming in October and according to Kerry Scott, “This is going to be one of our biggest and best productions to come, and we promise to start on time.”
We look forward to what new fashions they will bring for the Fall collection and we’re sure that it will be fierce!!!
Heater Elitou-Reviewer
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