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Dinner with Japan pop star Shinjiro Atae at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki after the UGG grand opening celebration Oct. 24. He's checking out his new UGG loafers. Just found out we have the share the same November birthday. Small world!

Fall Fashion Event 2013

Shows of designs by Caché and Pepsi-inspired garments by the Honolulu Community College All-Stars, including Ari South, were among several fashion shows taking place during Ala Moana Center's Fall Fashion Event.

'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.

HFM: Inaugural OUTFIT trade show opens

OUTFIT, the trade show compenent of Hawai'i Fashion Month opened at Ward Village, in the space beneath TJ Maxx. Blogger Wendy Nguyen of Wendy's Lookbook was among the presenters on opening day. Off stage, she posed for a photo with Jenny Cao-Wu and I.
Among Hawaii designers with booths was Sherry Holt, who shot to fame in the 1970s with her bold prints. She shows a 1970s designs, while wearing one of her new creations for Spring 2014, with tiki print and mesh sleeves for those who want to stay cool without baring arms.

Hawai'i Fashion Month opens

Models for Japan textile artist Akihiko Izukura, who had the opening show at the launch of Hawai'i Fashion Month at Ward Village.

Mr. & Miss Polynesia competition

Caught the Mr & Miss Polynesia Pacific competition at Leeward Community College. Here, winners George Tuitele-Martin and Auli'i Tagupa pose with pageant creators Ralph Malani and Chris Duldulao, right. In the bottom photo, Keola Kaluhiokalani brought the spirit of Don Ho back to life for the fantasy segment of the competition, before launching into the  more contemporary "Gangnam Style" with his backup dancers.

'Esprit Dior' at MoCa Shanghai

Caught the stunning "Esprit Dior" exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai.