Carnicycle also rents out the large backpack pieces which are a popular part of the costumes worn at Trinidad's carnival. Their price can run up to $700 (£550), depending on size.

Importantly, these works do not recreate specific costumes. Rather, they are inspired by Trinidad’s long tradition of carnival costumes that exude acerbic sartorial wit as social critique.

Anya Ayoung-Chee in her AVA Costume for Lost Tribe during Trinidad Carnival 2016. Taking her frustration to social media, through her tears and waves of emotions, the former Miss Trinidad and ...

One cannot say they’ve experienced a true Caribbean Carnival until they’ve been to “The Mother of all West Indian Carnivals” – Trinidad Carnival (February 20 – February 26, 2020)!

Long live soca! Celebrating 50 years of Trinidad's soundtrack to carnival What began with Lord Shorty's song "Indrani" in 1973 has evolved considerably since – to follow along, here's a playlist ...

David Rudder, far right, performs during Trinidad Carnival on Feb. 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. 1987 – Lord Kitchener, "Pan In A Minor" 1988 – Shadow, "Tension" ...

David Rudder, far right, performs during Trinidad Carnival on Feb. 27, 2017 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. 1987 – Lord Kitchener, "Pan In A Minor" 1988 – Shadow, "Tension" ...