Aruban-born designer,Percy Irausquin is thrilled to be making his Oscar debut at the 2008 awards show Sunday February 24, 2008.

Oranjstad, Keep an eye out for the Caribbean heat on the red carpet at the 80th annual Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday, as Oscar-nominated writer/director/producer Suzy Templeton will be wearing hot, young Aruban designer, Percy Irausquin.

The British nominee will be draped in a stunningly beautiful, bright evening gown from Irausquin’s collection (an image of the design is attached here.)  Strong, spectacular femininity is Percy’s trademark style and he has honed is talent in famed fashion houses including that of Christian Lacroix.  Templeton is nominated in the Best Animated Short Film category for “Peter & the Wolf.”

The Aruban-born designer, Irausquin, 39, lives in Holland but draws inspiration from his beautiful, tropical homeland and is thrilled to be making his Oscar debut at the 2008 awards show.  His line, Prc..by Percy Irausquin, has its headquarters in Amsterdam and his creations are also available for sale in his native Aurba.

“This is a big breakthrough.  I hope to win,” said Irausquin.  “This is the first step on the red carpet of the world.