Takeo and Eric Chandler, known for dressing Island beauty queens, will make a star turn with pioneering Asian actress Nancy Kwan, best known for her 1960 movie "The World of Suzie Wong."

Kwan will be the celebrity model at "Cherished Heritage," the Chinese Women's Club of Honolulu's luncheon-fashion show, joining models and beauty queens such as Miss Hawaii USA 2007 Chanel Wise on the runway. Television personality Pamela Young will be mistress of ceremonies.

In addition to gowns by Takeo and Eric Chandler, the show will feature creations by up-and-comers Ron Kayano and Alan Carrell. Takeo discovered them at last year's Fresh F.A.C.E. of Nu'uanu juried fashion show in Chinatown.

The country store and silent auction will open at 9 a.m., with luncheon at 11:30 a.m., April 14, in The Royal Hawaiian hotel's Monarch Room. Tickets are $55. Call Violet Tam at 737-9046. The event will provide funds for scholarships and community projects sponsored by the Chinese Women's Club.

JEWELRY SHOW

Cottage by the Sea will re-open in a larger location in Ward Warehouse, below Kincaid's and The Old Spaghetti Factory. To celebrate, they are bringing in jewelry designer Heather Kraty, who will give a trunk show of her work from noon to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow.

Kraty's charm bracelets and heart pendants mix sterling silver with 14-karat gold and semi-precious stones such as amethyst and blue topaz. Each piece represents an affirmation such as "fearless soul" and "celebrate life."

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