It’s Fiction 2.0! The once-hot Marketplace club haunt is making a bid to regain its cachet as a must-do destination in our capital city’s rapidly evolving social landscape as the newly unveiled Fiction Fantasy. Led by the new management trifecta of Dave Annakie, Walter Derrig and PJ Wright, the redesigned space has been given a New York-meets-Las Vegas feel, thanks to contractor Dean Kirkland and interior decorator Lisa Moo. SO gives you an exclusive first look at the club’s soft opening hosted for a trendsetting invitation-only audience on Thursday night.

(Photos: Joseph Wellington)

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The redesigned bar boasts a sleek, streamlined look.

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DJ Richie D setting up his playlist for the event.

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The redesigned lounge area.

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The Skyy-branded outdoor drinking deck showcases a clean, minimalist design.

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The VIP section.

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Sparks were flying all night as patrons imbibed on spirits and champagne.

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DJ Richie D at the turntables.

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Fiction Fantasy Director of Nightlife Walter Derrig (left) and LinkUp Media Vice-President Zenmar Kellier.

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The sassy and sexy pair of Wealth Magazine sales exec Toya Taylor (left) and BFF fashion designer Kaysian Bourke.

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Tasha Reid (left) and her make-up artist sister Shaneke Williams both styling in Charlotte Russe outfits.

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KLE Group partner Tina Matalon (left) greeted SO with Restaurant Associates exec sis Michelle Mayne and her realtor hubby Gregory Mayne.

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The Skyy-branded outdoor drinking deck.

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Fabulashes lash specialist Patricia Hue.

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Dr. Josina Duncan.

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Adam and Eve Day Spa proprietors Garth and Kimisha Walker.

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Fiction Fantasy owner Dave Annakie (left) makes a point to J Wray and Nephew Wines and Spirits Marketing Director Gary Dixon as KLE Group partner Tina Matalon looks on.

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Fiction Fantasy proprietor Dave Annakie and his model belle Gabriele Jankute.

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J Wray and Nephew senior market director Ugo Fiorenzo (right) shared a photoop with colleagues, brand manager Pietro Gramegna (left) and marketing director Gary Dixon.

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Stewart’s Auto Sales director Jacqueline Stewart-Lechler.

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Fiction Fantasy hostesses Sydia Valentine (left) and Diedre McKenzie.

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Fromage directors Lisa Gaye Chin (left) and hubby Kirk Chin with friend Elizabeth Marzouca.

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Ribbiz directors Brian Chung (right) and Don Creary and his public relations guru wife Ayesha Creary.

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Fiction Fantasy director of sponsorship and customer relations Cortia Bingham and Appleton Rum Brand Manager Erica Williams.

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Sex educator Shelly ‘Dr Sexy’ Weeks.

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Wisynco brand manager Chieftin Campbell and educator girlfriend Denesha Wright.

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Go Viral Account Manager Shannon McClure and BFF Monique Forrester.

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Best Dressed brand and promotions officer Nikolette Williams (left) and her imports management trainer colleague Vanessa King shared lens time with King’s beau David Lowe, vice-president, marketing and retail trade at CPJ.

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From left: Realtor Jessica Diaz, Sugar & Spice Director Roger Chang, KLE Group Director Stephen Shirley and New Horizons Account Executive Anna-Kaye Martin Shirley.

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J Wray and Nephew brand manager Ibrahim Konteh (left) and Fiction Fantasy chief operations officer PJ Wright.

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From left: Saint International model Kimberlyn Martin; Royal Caribbean Cruises electrical engineer Joannis Vrachotis with the cruise line’s hospitality manager Eleanor Gray; Opa! Managing Director Alexx Anateus and his operations manager Orlease King.

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A Fiction Fantasy dancer gets into the groove.

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Supermodel and actor Tyson Beckford, on a break from filming the all-black male-cast stripper film Chocolate City, with model/actress Melyssa Ford (left) and model-cum Celebrity Apprentice alum Claudia Jordan.

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Pulse Investments marketing and sales director Safia Cooper and her other half, DJ Sanjay Smith.

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Heineken brand manager Nasha Monique Douglas.

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Assistant Brand Manager Imru James and his Iubar Handbags designer girlfriend Danielle Lyn.