University of Hawaii Fashion Design and Merchandising program presents its 49th annual Senior Fashion Show, Axis: Point of Origin, Sunday, May 3, at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel’s Prince Kuhio Ballroom.

Hayley Hisaka

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This year’s show will feature collections by five graduating seniors — Ayaka Hosomi, Li King, Asia Joan Mateo, Gabrielle Sanehira and Grace Tsubaki-Noguchi, as well as three junior designers.

The event includes a silent auction starting at 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 5, and the show begins at 6. Ticket cost is $25 general admission and $50 for VIP seating. Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel is located at 2500 Kuhio Ave. To purchase tickets, email Von Kaanaana at vonk@hawaii.edu. For more information, visit uhmfashionshow.com.

photos by Nathalie Walker // page design by Kamele Eskaran

MODEL Salem Sipes
DESIGNER Gabrielle Sanehira
COLLECTION Mod Nouveau
OUTFIT Green mini shift dress and rolled-collar cape

MODEL Salem Sipes
DESIGNER Grace Tsubaki-Noguchi
COLLECTION Mirage
OUTFIT Gold playsuit romper with contrast boucle fabric on front and suede crisscross straps

MODEL Hayley Hisaka
DESIGNER Ayaka Hosomi
COLLECTION Legacy
OUTFIT Navy jumpsuit with kimono fabric detail

MODEL Jade Richmond
DESIGNER Asia Joan Mateo
COLLECTION Jardin de Papillons
OUTFIT Pink floral dress with pearl and chain back straps

MODEL Kira Burleson
DESIGNER Li King
COLLECTION Adaption
OUTFIT 100 percent silk dress with Chinese print

The Honolulu Community College Fashion Technology Program presents Juxtapose “Central Park After Dark” Saturday, April 25, at HCC’s Building 5 courtyard. On the runway will be collections by the 10 graduating seniors, along with a prelude of fashions designed by underclassmen. “It’s a wide range of fashions,” says professor Joy Ann Nagaue. “The students chose to call the show Juxtapose because they come from so many different cultures and backgrounds — Mexico, Oregon, Waianae, Kea‘au, Kalihi, Waipahu, Aina Haina, California and military wives — all coming together as one.”

DESIGNER Charae Leleo
MODEL Maia Miller

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. There also will be a photo booth and entertainment by Blank Canvas Dancers. Tickets cost $35 and include heavy pupu. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 845-9203.

photos by Anthony Consillio // page design by Nikki Thommes

DESIGNER Charae Leleo
MODEL Maia Miller
COLLECTION Forever Lace
OUTFIT Crepe evening dress with a lace sweetheart neckline and long lace skirt

DESIGNER Shailanne Ah Loo
MODEL Jiordanne Ah Loo
COLLECTION Chiology
OUTFIT Versatile sun dress with front printed accents

DESIGNER Karen Dulatre
MODEL Linzy Luu
COLLECTION the minimalist
OUTFIT Cool gray crop top and pleated skirt with pockets

DESIGNER Kyle Woolsey
MODEL Keilahri Anioroso
COLLECTION From me, To you
OUTFIT Strapless ballgown with black chevron accent and corset back

DESIGNER Irene Cramer
MODEL Samara Keuma
COLLECTION Mediterranean Dreams
OUTFIT Eyelet lace crop top over a bandeau with bamboo rayon peacock blue palazzo pants

DESIGNER Cherrie Lyn Beltran
MODEL Haleina Beltran and Daniela Metcalf
COLLECTION Cherrie Amor
OUTFIT One-shoulder tulle dress with train; Damask maroon and black zip-up top with box-pleated skirt

DESIGNER Joliber Albano
MODEL Noelle Victoria
COLLECTION Watermark
OUTFIT Strapless high-low dress with a waist contouring styleline

DESIGNER Veronica Hendrickson
MODEL Tjan Hall
COLLECTION Amazing
OUTFIT Maiz print halter top with bubble skirt

DESIGNER Savanna Rains-Cole
MODEL Michelle Targonski
COLLECTION Free Rain
OUTFIT Printed tent dress with inverted pleats and scallops

DESIGNER Alexander Propios
MODEL Justine Godfrey
COLLECTION Street Bangerz
OUTFIT Structured catsuit with custom designed print

Planning a wedding? Then you’ll want to mark your calendar for Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXXIV April 24 and 25 at Hawaii Convention Center.

There will be approximately 150 vendors offering various products and services to assist with all your wedding needs. There also will be fashion shows (at 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 2:30 p.m. April 25) with the latest in wedding gowns, tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses.

Skyler Kamaka: Atelier Pronovias Barcelona ‘Canace' gown with skin-tone illusion front and low back, button and loop back enclosure; chantilly lace embellished with silver miniature bugle beads, emerald cut crystals, pear cut crystals and round white crystal beads; and layers of tulle, silk organza and crinoline skirt $8,500

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Featured here are some of the latest designs by Atelier Pronovias available exclusively at Casablanca Bridal & Formals, which is participating in the expo and show.

In business for more than 22 years, Casablanca offers an extensive selection of elegant and exclusive bridal and formal wear ranging from simple classic designs to contemporary and dramatic styles. In addition to Pronovias, Casablanca is the exclusive dealer in Hawaii of La Sposa and San Patrick from Barcelona. It also carries the popular Bliss by Monique Lhuillier wedding collection. The salon is located at 2058 S. Beretania St. (by appointment only).

Expo hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. April 24 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25. Admission is $9. For more information, visit BridesChoiceHawaii.com or call 943-1067.

For more information on Casablanca Bridal & Formals, visit casablancahawaii.com or call 941-4696.

Photos by Nathalie Walker // Design by Nicole Thommes
Hair and makeup for Natasha Gourlay and Kandrie Martinez-Herring by Beverly Kaneshige (makeupbybev.com)
Hair and makeup for Skyler Kamaka by Racyne Sugai of Sassarella (sassarella.com)

Canyon Beachwear recently opened at Waikiki Beach Walk, offering trendy and sophisticated designer swimwear and resortwear, such as maxi dresses, cover-ups, sundresses, hats and accessories.

Kamalani Pico: Body Glove neoprene ‘Lagoon' paddlesuit $174

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For swimwear, customers will find a chic selection of styles from contemporary bikinis to stunning separates and sexy one-pieces. Brands include Agua Bendita, Body Glove, Eco Peace by Aqua Green, Frankie’s Bikinis, Gypsy 05, Lisa Lozano, Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, Melissa Odabash, Seafolly, Vitamin A Swimwear and more. The store also has partnered with various local swimsuit and jewelry designers, and this summer will kick off in-store trunk shows featuring its designs. The company also is committed to fit for all body types, and carries a size range from 2 to 22, as well as cup sizes up to G.

The Waikiki Beach Walk location (at 226 Lewers St.) is Canyon Beachwear’s newest, complementing the company’s nine stores nationwide. Validated parking is available at Embassy Suites. For more information, visit canyonbeachwear.com or call 924-1619.

photos by Tony Grillo // layout by Kamele Eskaran

Since opening in 2008, CHAI Studio at Ward Warehouse has become one of Hawaii’s premier lifestyle boutiques for the Bohemian spirit. Located at Ward Warehouse (ewa end, near Menchies), the store values sustainability, fair trade and women’s entrepreneurship, as well as prioritizing materials that not only look good, but also are good for the environment and community.

Since opening in 2008, CHAI Studio at Ward Warehouse has become one of Hawaii’s premier lifestyle boutiques for the Bohemian spirit. Located at Ward Warehouse (ewa end, near Menchies), the

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Inside, you’ll find a great selection of affordable and exceptionally made products, including furniture, home décor, bedding, pillows, throws, poufs, custom rugs, glassware, jewelry, clothing, and a body bar to create your signature scent for oil perfumes.

“Everything at CHAI Studio is unique and limited edition,” says owner Amerjit Ghag. “Our focus is to have inspired products made by artisans both local and global. All items are small runs made by hand. We work with small women-owned or family-run businesses, and we focus on cotton, comfort and casual.”

New merchandise arrives regularly, including items from around the world — India, Africa, Morocco, Turkey, Israel and beyond. For sustainable pieces, there are repurposed saris from India made into throws, pillows, jackets, placemats, bags and select upholstered items; salvaged wooden cabinets and doors made into bed frames and tables, and reclaimed wood made into keiki chairs.

Products by local designers include Lauren Roth and BelaBela T-shirts, The Base Project cuffs, Maya Papaya jewelry and dishes, Filthy FarmGirl soaps, Wanderlust jewelry, and Our Palm Tree jewelry.

The store also hosts monthly DIY workshops. In the past, participants have made indigo tiedye scarves, dreamcatchers, block-printing cards and gift wrap, frames from old sari (sarongs), and organizational pinboards from reclaimed materials.

For more information, visit chaistudio.com or call 536-4543.

photos by Bodie Collins // page design by Nikki Thommes

Neiman Marcus Scent Event

Neiman Marcus at Ala Moana Center presents its Spring 2015 Scent Event through May 10. With any cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more, customers will receive an exclusive bag filled with must-have spring beauty samples.

Pacifikology

Pacifikology, a pop-up collection featuring contemporary art, vintage fashion, jewelry and one-of-a-kind designs from around the Pacific, will pop up in Manoa Valley at Paradise Park May 6-17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Participants include Linette Arakawa, Kirsten Carlson, Janu Cassidy Pacifikology Vintage, Chris Ching, Brenda Ching, Jesse Christensen, Piikea Clark and Sue Pearson Pili Designs, Cait Lin Faulkner, Lauren Faulkner -Fine Art Associates, Kazu Kauinana, Jinja Kim, Colleen Kimura Tutuvi Sitoa, Lauhala Trading, Edgy Lee -Pure Pacific, Helen Lee, Laura Margulies, Esther Nowell, Jo Rowley, Frank B. Shaner, Linda Spadaro, Noe Tanigawa, Jerry Vasconcellos and Doug Young.

Paradise Park is located at 3737 Manoa Road. For more information, visit pacificnetwork.tv/pacifikology.

Muumuu Heaven At T Galleria Hawaii

From now through the end of June, T Galleria Hawaii by DFS in Waikiki presents an exclusive Muumuu Heaven pop-up, featuring the iconic Muumuu Heaven dresses the brand is known for, alongside its new lifestyle line of tees, accessories and home-wares. The shop also will carry a curated selection of local art and designs.

Since the recent closing of the Muumuu Heaven store in Kailua, owner/designer Deb Mascia notes she’s received hundreds of emails and letters seeking its return. “T Galleria Hawaii will be the only place to get your hands on Muumuu Heaven, so we want everyone to come down, say hi and share in the aloha at our new home,” she says. “In true Muumuu Heaven spirit, we’ll be having awesome in-store events, surprise special appearances and live entertainment.”

T Galleria Hawaii is located at 330 Royal Hawaiian Ave. For more information, call 931-2700.

The 18th annual New Baby Expo takes place May 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center, featuring more than 150 vendors specializing in products and services for those who are expecting a baby, as well as families with infants, toddlers and/or preschool-age children.

Paxtyn Thomas: Beach Bums Kailua ‘Mommy Loves My Beach Bum' tee specially printed with eco-friendly inks $23.95, Thirsties Duo Wrap adjustable waterproof diaper cover $13.25 from Beach Bums Kailua, Attipas ‘Together' in pink/yellow/blue $24.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii

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Get information from local birthing hospitals, preschools, nonprofits, party venues, organized sports leagues, baby suppliers, language and music schools, photographers, entertainers for first birthdays and more. Also, shop for unique handmade crafts, baby necessities and fun fashions, including pieces by local designers and retailers Beach Bums Kailua, Happy Tots Hawaii, Hipsterlittles, Sophia’s Closet, Winzerbaby Boutique, Little Sprouts, Baby Jolie’s Closet, Homegrown Keiki Mommy and Me Collection, and Malama Baby.

There also will be a Baby Crawling Contest (May 16 at 2 p.m.), Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower (May 17 at 2 p.m.), a children’s activity area, infant/toddler play area, hourly demonstrations and entertainment, and an appearance by costumed character Paddington Bear. General admission is $5.50 (free for children age 5 and under). For more information, visit newbabyexpo.com or facebook.com/newbabyexpo.

photos by Nathalie Walker // page design by Nikki Thommes