Fashion Designers Wanted for Madrastique

(File Photo) By Everlyn White on display at the MAC4 Art Exhibition at the National Trust, Salem.
(File Photo) By Everlyn White on display at the MAC4 Art Exhibition at the National Trust, Salem.

The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) wants to see what you can create with the national madras.

MAC is extending an invitation to designers, tailors and seamstresses to create unique and appealing apparel from the national madras of its March 14th gala event, Madrastique.

The Council has created the unique competition to highlight the versatility of Montserrat’s national Madras.

Cash Prizes will be awarded for Best Male, Best Female and Best Child in each of the following categories: Formal Wear, Casual Wear, Resort Wear and a special prize for Fantasy Costume.

To register or for more information, contact the Arts Council at 491 8555/6 or email info@artscouncil.ms. Registration is open to people living on Montserrat and abroad.

Registration for Madrastique closes on February 24th 2017.