Head to Chinatown for edgy garb, CD release party
By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer
Lacy Matsumoto's Urban Pacific, the edgy, fashion-forward collaborative effort that brings emerging designers together for fashion shows in Chinatown, is having a holiday sale.
The sale will feature bargains in clothing and accessories from an eclectic collection of boutiques and designers: MisFortune, Bamboo Sky, Ginger 13, Roberta Oaks, The Butik, Soleil and Exclusive Hawaii.
Shop smart from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at NextDoor, 43 Hotel St. There's no cover charge; guests can stay for the after-party, or a Tempo Valley CD release party, starting at 10 p.m.
SURF LINE HAWAI'I AT MACY'S
Notoriously reticent Surf Line Hawai'i designer Martial Crum will make two special appearances at Macy's Ala Moana to introduce the company's new men's retro line, inspired by favorite prints and styles of the '60s and '70s. Crum, an avid waterman and skateboarder, will be joined by waterwoman Joni King, the company's sales and marketing manager.
The line includes bush jackets, pullovers (long- and short-sleeved), board shorts and long pants. Three iconic prints have been re-created with a contemporary vibe. Trunk shows will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow in the men's department, lower floor, Macy's Ala Moana Center.
YWCA CLOTHING SALE
The YWCA's monthly clothing sale to benefit Dress for Success is bring held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St. Dresses sell for $10, with tops, pants and skirts going for $5. New items are added to the stock daily.
LEIANA SKIN CARE NOW IN HAWAI'I
Leana Hosken, founder of LeiAna Pure Skin Care, grew up in Kailua — she's a grad of Kalaheo High — so it's no surprise that she would offer her line of botanical skin care products here. Just in time for last-minute gift-giving, the LeiAna line is now being sold in Don Quijote's Honolulu store and in Kalapawai Market at Kailua Beach.
"I'm delighted that LeiAna is now available in my hometown," Hosken said. "As a child, I shopped at Kalapawai and at Holiday Mart. I still frequent these stores whenever I am in Hawai'i. It's exciting to see my products available to a community that has been important to me since my childhood."
The LeiAna line consists of five products (cleanser, toner, facial moisturizer, shower gel and body moisturizer) made of botanical ingredients such as aloe, hibiscus, seaweed, green tea and rose hips. Prices are $18 to $44.
Reach Paula Rath at paularath@aol.com.
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