'The Art of Fashion'

At "The Art of Fashion," one of the signature events of Hawai'i Fashion Month, a show of evening and bridal wear by local designers, taking place at the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Rain didn't prevent the show from going on.

ITAA brings fashion show to Hawaii

The International Textile and Apparel Association of fashion universities brought 500 members, dozens of workshops and talks, and a student and faculty fashion show to an outdoor stage at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Spa & Resort. These are just a few of the 136 pieces shown on the runway and on mounted display.

Gown with 70 yards of tulle.

Gown of VHS tape evoking old Hollywood glamour.

Jellyfish inspired.

Inspired by the youth of Marie Antoinette, her look-at-me nature, and her coronation gown.

Kensei's 'Art of Jewelry'

Caught Kensei's "Art of Jewelry" fashion show at the Halekulani. I was only going to take a few backstage photos before getting on a plane, but the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast meant the airline cancelled the flight and I was able to catch the entire show.

Took in Bernard Foong's fashion show at the Trump International Hotel Waikiki. Kristen Stephensonpino models.

Took in the "Salud Y Vida" fall/bridal collection by Manila-based designer Renee Salud at Hawaii Prince Hotel.

Tim Gunn visited Honolulu for a Liz Claiborne, Inc., fashion show, and posed for photographs after the show.