Heat Fashion Tour

Hot tropical nights in Mauritius are like no other. Every evening is alive with the possibility of exuberant fun whether you are enjoying the local Mauritian cuisine at a restaurant by the beach, immersing yourself in the lively night life in a club or bar or taking in the many entertainment events that are staged around the island. The Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, a bustling hive of attractions, popular with holiday makers and locals captured the spirit of such a Mauritian summer night by presenting the Heat Fashion Tour. Director of Heat Group, Kit Acheemootoo, described the event as being in the same vein as the Fashion Weeks which take place in all major capitals of the world. These series of fashion shows that take place around the island are designed to not only inculcate the culture of fashion week in Mauritius, but also to showcase the talent of local designers as well as their new collections. Mauritius is world renowned for its textile industry and so Summer 2010/2011 clothing lines by Billabong, Body and Soul, Celio, Bluesteel, Trends, Attire, Fashion VS, and IV Play epitomised the warm tropical climate in a uniquely Mauritian fl avour whilst remaining on trend. A highlight in the accessories presented, included ICEWATCH, launched by Mikado that same night at the Labourdonnais Hotel. i Mauritius are like no other. Every li of exuberant fun isine Event Heat Fashion Tour: Summer Collections The fashion show overlooking the ocean and under a starry sky wove elements of performance art with a sizzling Argentinean Tango exhibition and was a huge hit with locals and international visitors. Heat will return next year with more fashion events to delight and enthral Mauritians and tourists alike, and is set to become a fi rm fi xture on the calendar of happening events.