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British Link-up sizzles

International model Nadine Willis was one of the fashion trendsetters at Saturday night's British Link-up held at the La Roose night club in Portmore. - Carlington Wilmot

THE 14TH BRITISH Link up was a pomp platform for fashion frolicking, lavish living, and some serious spending.

Saturday night's staging at the La Roose night club in Portmore reinforced the reputation that the show has steadily developed over the years. It was a fashion show without the catwalk or the red carpet.

While the men boasted three piece suits and sports jerseys, the women were walking advertisements for Versace, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and countless other brand names. From their dresses, to their shoes, to their handbags, they represented the names well.

Others were not so elaborate, because they chose to wear as little as possible. One crew of ladies for example rose the sweat level in the venue with their 'see everything' blouses.

In full view

Absolutely nothing was hidden from view, and the men did not hide their appreciation either. Camera crews fastened their lenses on the women and would not move until a crew of dancers on a balcony showed them some even more revealing sights while dancing.

Their passionate dancing had been made possible by the steady juggling of Rebel T, Stone Love, Metro Media and other systems. Although no one came into the venue before 2 a.m., in the next hour when everybody arrived they handled themselves well.

After paying the $500 price tag to get in, if you were not convinced that the affair was a pricey one, a visit to the bar would change your mind. The cheapest beverage was water, which sold for $100 a bottle. On the other end of the scale, a 750 ml bottle of Cristal champagne cost $15,000, while lesser brands cashed in at $12,000, $10,000 and $3,000.

Despite these mortgage or rent payment prices of the liquor however, the costs seemed no obstacle for the Brits and their friends. Crews filled their glasses and toasted to the good life with friends from the 3 a.m. unofficial start, until long past 5 a.m.