The Mas You Missed at Trinidad Carnival 2019

For allyuh who couldn’t make it down to Trinidad & Tobago for Carnival 2019, we’ve got you covered. Nothing is better than physically being in Trinidad for all the chippin and peltin waist, but hopefully this comes close.

J’Ouvert

Marked as the official start to Trinidad Carnival, J’Ourvet is paint, powder, and pure bacchanal. People gathered as early as 4:00 AM to kick off the carnival celebration.

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Carnival Monday

Some of this year’s Monday Wear designers included Melissa Simon-Hartman, R Babb Designs, Carnival Rogue, Vanisha Lovena Somauroo and @Shan Yvo Designs.

Nailah Blackman in Melissa Simon-Hartman Designs | Source: Instagram/@nailahblackman
Photo by Ikenna Douglas | Source: Instagram/@idouglasphoto
Photo by Ikenna Douglas | Source: Instagram/@idouglasphoto
Photo by Ikenna Douglas | Source: Instagram/@idouglasphoto
Photo by Ikenna Douglas | Source: Instagram/@idouglasphoto

Carnival Tuesday

Some of the standouts of this year’s mas bands included Carnival Rogue, YumaVibe, Fantasy Carnival, Tribe Carnival and The Lost Tribe, which won Large Band of the Year. Themes ranged from Taj to Bacchanal and masqueraders seemed to enjoy it all!

Blogger Marissa in Tribe Carnival | Source: Instagram/@globalcarnivalist
Blogger Cris in Lost Tribe | Source: Instagram/@bahamianista
Singer Shenseea in Carlori Gittens/@becomingcarlori | Source: instagram/@shenseea

Designer Anya Ayoung Chee in Lost Tribe | Source: Instagram/@anyaayoungchee
Model Kaci Fennel in Tribe Carnival | Source: Instagram/@kacifen
Masquerader Dominique Breanna| Source: Instagram/@dominiquebreanna
YouTuber Maya Washington in BlissCarnival | Source: Instagram/@mayasworld
Carnival Costume Designer David Dewer in Yuma Vibe | Source: Instagram/@daviddewer
Entrepreneur/Youtuber @naturalbabepro in Lost Tribe showing you’re never too young to play mas. | Source: Instagram/@naturalbabepro
Masquerader Ellie in Tribe Carnival | Source: Instagram/@ellie_jf

Road March Winner
Machel Montano x Skinny Fabulous x Bunji Garlin’s Famalay

To see more looks from Trinidad, watch we Twitter Moment (and follow us while you’re over there 😉).

Have you already booked your flight for Trinidad Carnival 2020? 👇

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