At the grand opening celebration for the Patagonia Ward Avenue store, attended by founder Yvon Chouinard, a fisherman's net was passed over and held by guests during the blessing as a symbol of unity.

At the opening of the first of the Edition brand of boutique hotels, in Waikiki, hotelier Ian Schrager, right, hosted a press conference to talk of his inspirations and aims. He's with Arne M. Sorenson, president and chief operating officer of Marriott International.