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View The Halekulani Living Launch Party Album

Halekulani Living Launch Party

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Hawaii Theatre Gala Album

Hawaii Theatre Gala

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Contempo Album

Contempo

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Hawaii Prince 20th Anniversary Album

Hawaii Prince 20th Anniversary

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Tuxes And Tails Album

Tuxes And Tails

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Eurocinema Fundraiser Album

Eurocinema Fundraiser

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Liquid Luxury Album

Liquid Luxury

June 2010 - July 2010 HILuxury

View The Consulate Ball Album

Consulate Ball

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
The Consular Corps Hawaii recently hosted its 2010 Ball at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. This year's event honored Niklaus Schweizer (honorary consul of Switzerland) and Lt. Gen. Hank Stackpole, USMC (Ret.) for their work in diplomatic and international relations. Hawaii's Consular Corps dates back to 1824, when American and British representatives first met in the Islands.

View The Heart Ball Album

Heart Ball

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
The American Heart Association's 33rd annual Heart Ball brought together numerous business and community names to Sheraton Waikiki Hotel for its fundraising gala. Auction items, dinner and dancing filled the night as patrons attended the celebration for a good cause.

View The An Evening Of Sustainable Cuisine Album

An Evening Of Sustainable Cuisine

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
Hawaii's leading chefs and wine experts came together at Halekulani for an event to benefit the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head. This evening affair celebrated environmentally conscious culinary efforts with bistro dining, live cooking stations and sustainable drinks from HALL Wines of Napa Valley.

View The 59 Kailuana Party Album

59 Kailuana Party

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
Developer Don Eovino and his team recently showcased the 59 Kailuana property to a bevy of guests. The home was opened to host a night of live entertainment by Don Tiki, and attendees were treated to a look at the interior and exterior amenities offered at the property.

View The Year Of The Tiger Celebration Album

Year Of The Tiger Celebration

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
C.S. Wo held an event in February to ring in the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Tiger party featured drinks and festivities, designed to usher in the Year of the Tiger with wishes of health, prosperity and all the best for the company's dearest colleagues and patrons.

View The 'Figaro' Opening Album

'Figaro' Opening

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
An opening party was held at the Salvatore Ferragamo Ala Moana store featuring the stars from Hawaii Opera Theatre's grand opera production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro. The opera, which debuted at the end of January, included principal artists Michael Chioldi, Inna Dukach and Honolulu's own Leon Williams in the title role of Figaro.

View The 'La Boheme' Opening Album

'La Boheme' Opening

March 2010 - April 2010 HILuxury
The cast of Hawaii Opera Theatre's production of La Boheme converged on Louis Vuitton in Ala Moana for an invitation-only "Meet the Stars" party. HOT marks its 50th anniversary in 2010, showcasing several grand operas this season. La Boheme is an opera by Giacomo Puccini that inspired the contemporary Broadway musical Rent.

View The Kamaaina Christmas Album

Kamaaina Christmas

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
Honolulu Academy of Arts hosted its 24th annual Kamaaina Christmas, a luxe gala that benefits the academy's general operating fund. Held on site at the Beretania Street gallery and museum, guests reveled in its "From Mauka to Makai" theme and enjoyed a special dinner, silent auction and drawing for accessories by Cartier.

View The Kona Village Gala Album

Kona Village Gala

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
Christmas at kona village was presented on the big island by the american culinary foundation kona kohala chefs association. In its 21st year, the event featured sumptuous, island-fresh dishes and a live auction to fund local culinary scholarships and benefit the food service program at hawaii community college.

View The Hawaii's Modern Masters Album

Hawaii's Modern Masters

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
Retailers along Waikiki's renowned Luxury Row at 2100 Kalakaua Ave. opened their doors to art aficionados as several local artists showcased their latest work. From glass and wood sculptures to intricate mixed media pieces, the event highlighted the new and innovative aesthetic creations currently defining the modern art movement in Hawaii.

View The 'A Halekulani Wish' Album

'A Halekulani Wish'

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
Unveiling its Premier Suites, Halekulani Hotel hosted a night of cocktails and festivities, allowing attendees to tour its most elite accommodations. The new Orchid Suite, boasting an exclusive Steinway Lyngdorf entertainment lounge, is the latest addition to the hotel's Premier Suites set, which also includes the Royal and Vera Wang suites.

View The 'Evening Of Renewal' Album

'Evening Of Renewal'

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
The debut of a new spa treatment at SpaHalekulani was the highlight of a recent celebration at the Halekulani hotel. Guests were invited to enjoy an evening of pampering, complete with on-site massages, treatment demonstrations and a showcase of locally made fashion and beauty items.

View The East-West Center Anniversary Album

East-West Center Anniversary

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
The East-West Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner at Hilton Hawaiian Village. The event paid homage to the center's founders, including Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, former Hawaii governors John Burns, William Quinn and George Ariyoshi, and the late President Lyndon B. Johnson, whose daughters were in attendance. The East-West Center was established in 1960 by U.S. Congress to foster relations among Asian, Pacific and U.S. nations.

View The Blt Grand Opening Album

Blt Grand Opening

February 2010 - March 2010 HILuxury
Chef Laurent Tourondel has brought his world-renowned steakhouse to Hawaii, with the first BLT Steak opening in January in Waikiki. Guests came to celebrate the sleek new dining spot and savor the restaurant's menu of signature dishes. BLT (which stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel) is located in the Trump International Hotel at the Waikiki Beach Walk.

View The Governor’s Ball 2009 Album

Governor’s Ball 2009

December 2009 - January 2010 HILuxury
Held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort, the 2009 March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter Governor's Ball honored Danny Kaleikini for his outstanding community service efforts. The March of Dimes was founded in 1938 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and continues to provide support for research and services to better infant health.

View The Opera Ball Album

Opera Ball

December 2009 - January 2010 HILuxury
Hawaii Opera Theatre held its annual Opera Ball gala at the Sheraton Waikiki. This year's Opera Ball was especially significant, as it was the lead-in to HOT's 50th anniversary season. In appreciation of the support the organization has received from the community over the years, HOT will be hosting a free Gala Chorus Concert on Jan. 10, showcasing the best chorus arias of all time.

View The 'A Vanity fair' Benefit Album

'A Vanity fair' Benefit

December 2009 - January 2010 HILuxury
The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, a nonprofit organization comprised of young, service-oriented professionals, hosted a party on Halloween night. With an homage to "old Hollywood meets new Hollywood," the event featured a live auction and entertainment at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort.

View The Cinema Italiano Album

Cinema Italiano

December 2009 - January 2010 HILuxury
A stellar reception marked the start of the 2009 Cinema Italiano in Hawaii festival. From Nov. 5 to 8, Cinema Italiano in Hawaii showcased a diverse array of Italian films at Consolidated's Kahala Theater. This is the sixth year that Cinema Italiano in Hawaii, along with the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii, have held the event in an effort to create a cultural bridge between Hawaii and Italy.

View The Donald Trump Jr. In Honolulu Album

Donald Trump Jr. In Honolulu

October 2009 - November 2009
Donald Trump Jr. visited the Islands on Aug. 11 and set foot on the site of the new Trump International Hotel & Tower at Waikiki Beach Walk. He was welcomed with an invitation-only event, where he mingled with guests and shared details of the new development.

View The Tag The World Album

Tag The World

October 2009 - November 2009
Robert Parks-Valletta founded the Tag the World organization in an effort to raise charitable awareness through fashionable events and personal involvement. With the help of actress/athlete Hannah Cornett, the Tag the World Charity Celebrity Triathlon was brought to Hawaii and celebrated with a festive luau at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

View The Rehab Foundation Gala Album

Rehab Foundation Gala

October 2009 - November 2009
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation held its 12th annual Joy of Food & Wine at the Halekulani Hotel. The event, which raised funds for REHAB Foundation s Neuro programs, featured live music, wine and delectable Island cuisine by Halekulani Executive Chef Vikram Garg.

View The Escada Private Party Album

Escada Private Party

October 2009 - November 2009
In honor of Fashion s Night Out, an event spurred by Vogue magazine to stimulate the fashion industry, fashion capitals held festivities at the biggest shopping centers and design houses all over the world. Escada at Ala Moana Center joined the celebration by hosting an exclusive party and showcasing their latest designs.

View The Harry Winston Private Party Album

Harry Winston Private Party

October 2009 - November 2009
The House of Harry Winston held a private Ultimate Creations unveiling at the Halekulani Hotel s Royal Suite. This exclusive cocktail party showcased a stunning array of the world-famous jewelry house s exquisite gems and unique pieces.

View The Grand Debutant Ball Album

Grand Debutant Ball

October 2009 - November 2009
Island guests of Prince and Princess S.R.I. Vittorio and Dialta Alliata di Montereale at the grand debutant ball held this summer for the presentation of their radiant daughters at Rome s exclusive Circolo della Caccia. It was an evening of dreamy grandeur where all had a stupendous time.

View The Kahala Food & Wine Classic Album

Kahala Food & Wine Classic

August 2009 - September 2009
Chef Emeril Lagasse, noted for his charisma and unique take on Creole cooking, visited the Islands for a special appearance at The Kahala Food & Wine Classic. The host of TV s Essence of Emeril prepared a sumptuous dinner with signature New Orleans flavors paired with wines from Schrader Cellars. He also participated in a live cooking demostration, creating Cajun and Creole dishes such as beignets and chicory coffee.
The Kahala Hotel s Food & Wine Classic brings elite names in food and wine together in an intimate local setting. The culinary weekend has highlighted cuisines from Miami, Australia and Japan in the past, and continues to introduce Islanders to unique ingredients and insights from top professionals.

View The Taste Of Chocolate Album

Taste Of Chocolate

August 2009 - September 2009
One of the most notable events at the 2009 Maui Film Festival was the Taste of Chocolate, held on the night of June 19. Hosted at the Four Seasons Wailea, this culinary party boasted chocolate creations in many delectable forms, from a Chocolate Grand Marnier Souffle to a Chocolate Pot de Crme with Strawberry Chutney. The Four Seasons Wailea hosted an entire week devoted to chocolate leading up to the Taste of Chocolate night.

View The Maui Film Festival Album

Maui Film Festival

August 2009 - September 2009
An event that brings out the stars - both in the Wailea sky and from Hollywood - the 2009 Maui Film Festival lived up to its perennially stellar label of being the "Sundance Film Festival of the Pacific." This year s festival showcased numerous films, including (500) Days of Summer, featuring actress Zooey Deschanel. Deschanel was among several A-list celebrities who attended the event, joining Tori Spelling, Kristen Bell and Eddie Murphy, among others.
Each year, the Maui Film Festival aims to honor gems in filmmaking and figures who have made an impact in the industry. Deschanel received a Nova Award, and musician Willie Nelson was given the Maverick Award this year.

View The Hawaii Theatre Center Gala Album

Hawaii Theatre Center Gala

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
"Moonlight Magic" was the theme of this year s Hawaii Theatre Center black tie gala. Held at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, the event was chaired by Adm. (Ret) Tom and Sarah Fargo and drew supporters of the theater s work in the arts. The gala is Hawaii Theatre s annual major fundraising event.
Built in 1922, Hawaii Theatre has served throughout time as a venue for shows, concerts, film and other entertainment. Hawaii Theatre Center is the nonprofit organization that owns and operates Hawaii Theatre, helping to maintain its presence as an iconic building in downtown Honolulu. In 2005, it was recognized as the "Outstanding Historic Theatre in America" by the League of Historic American Theatre.

View The Olympic Committee Dinner Album

Olympic Committee Dinner

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann and "Queen of Talk" television host Oprah Winfrey shared a table at a gala dinner April 6 in Chicago honoring the International Olympic Committee (IOC). They attended at the invitation of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley to support Chicago s proposal to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Winfrey expressed how much she loves Hawaii and looks forward to spending time here.
Hannemann said the Olympics present an exciting opportunity for the United States to showcase American athletic talent, foster meaningful relationships with other nations and draw thousands of international visitors to U.S. cities. He joined Daley and other officials to present to the IOC s Evaluation Commission the United States proposal to host the games.
Hannemann emphasized to the commission that the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) strongly supports Chicago s Olympics proposal. Hannemann is chairman of the USCM Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports Committee.

View The Escada Patrons Of The Arts 2009 Album

Escada Patrons Of The Arts 2009

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
A luxe party was held at the Ala Moana Escada store to honor prominent Honolulu women who are patrons of local arts. Model Conrad Grodd and actress/model Rochelle Ovit (of CSI Miami, Nip/Tuck and Ugly Betty) flew in especially for the event, as did Escada s West Coast regional director Kerry Kooistra Maese and special events manager Kathryn Knox. Honolulu socialites and fashion mavens dined on canapes and cocktails as Escada showcased its latest offerings. A percentage of the proceeds benefited Honolulu Academy of Arts.

View The Miu Miu Album

Miu Miu

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
The first Miu Miu store in Honolulu opened to the buzz of Hollywood stars and fabulously dressed fashionistas. Miu Miu, known for its cool-meets-classic handbags, clothes and accessories, is the second line created by Miuccia Prada, which was launched in 1992. Since then, the line has become a favorite of celebrities like Katie Holmes.

View The The Counter Album

The Counter

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
Celebrities and burger enthusiasts attended a VIP opening party at The Counter in Kahala Mall. The California-based chain debuted its flagship Hawaii location in February, a new venture for world-renowned restaurateur D.K. Kodama and actor Daniel Dae Kim of the TV show Lost.

View The Honolulu Symphony Album

Honolulu Symphony

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
Honolulu Symphony celebrated its 12th annual "Ports of Call" Symphony Ball in the Kalakaua Ballroom at the Hawaii Convention Center. Chaired by Rick Blangiardi, the event provided excellent entertainment, dining and festivities.
Principal conductor Andreas Delfs and pops principal conductor Matt Catingub provided the orchestral direction for the night, while Chef Bev Gannon of Haliimaile General Store returned with an exquisite gourmet dinner menu. The ball also featured the signature "Marketplaces of the World" silent auction, which boasted international treasures, including jewelry, rare books, wine and spirits, fashion, fine art and music.
The Symphony Ball welcomes more than 700 community leaders and supporters of the Honolulu Symphony each year. Since 1998, the fundraiser has raised more than $3.7 million for music education and enrichment programs.

View The Jaguar Album

Jaguar

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
A party hosted by Fletcher Jones III celebrated the opening of the new Jaguar & Land Rover showroom on Ala Moana Boulevard. Guests at the event were treated to food by Elmer Guzman of Da Poke Stop, drinks and entertainment. The showroom was blessed, and attendees were able to see the newest offerings from Jaguar of Honolulu and Land Rover of Honolulu.

View The Halekulani Anniversary Album

Halekulani Anniversary

June 2009 - July 2009 HILuxury
Halekulani Hotel welcomed esteemed guests to an exclusive party held in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Known for exceptional amenities, stellar dining and great service, the Halekulani has consistently been given high marks by local, national and international media.
The hotel s perennial success was celebrated with a night of fabulous festivities.

View The Heart Ball Album

Heart Ball

April 2009 - May 2009 HILuxury
The American Heart association held its annual Heart Ball at the Sheraton Waikiki. The ball buzzed with festivities from an auction of fine jewelry, art and other items, to an elegant dinner prepared with fresh, high-quality, heart-healthy ingredients.
The event is a fundraiser to support the organization s mission to promote healthier living in Hawaii, with an emphasis on getting information out to the public about cardiovascular disease and stroke. The american Heart association pioneers messages about maintaining proper nutrition and active lifestyles. The annual Honolulu Heart Ball is one of the year s best social events.

View The Royal Hawaiian Grand Opening Album

Royal Hawaiian Grand Opening

April 2009 - May 2009 HILuxury
After undergoing a major renovation, the royal Hawaiian Hotel opened its doors with a fundraising gala for The rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation. The event, held in partnership with Louis vuitton, drew in a-list celebrities (Hayden Panettiere, Justin Long and Heather Graham), as well as Hawaii s most-prominent figures.

View The Assets Fundraiser Album

Assets Fundraiser

April 2009 - May 2009 HILuxury
Actor Tony Shalhoub, star of the Tv series Monk, and his wife, actress Brooke adams, visited the islands to attend an event for assets School. The fundraiser, held at the Sheraton Waikiki, featured fine dining and raised money for school tuition assistance and learning resources.

View The Shanghai Tang Event Album

Shanghai Tang Event

April 2009 - May 2009 HILuxury
Feed the Hungry Foundation held an event at Shanghai Tang in ala Moana to announce a new microcredit-loan program to help those in poverty. Shanghai Tang donated 10 percent of its sales from Jan. 25-31 to the new FTH endeavor.

View The Opera Ball Album

Opera Ball

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
A silent auction and other festivities left the Sheraton Waikiki abuzz as the Hawaii Opera Theatre held its 2008 fundraiser.

View The 2100 Kalakaua Art Exhibit Album

2100 Kalakaua Art Exhibit

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
An opening reception hosted by Luxury Row at 2100 Kalakaua Ave. and The Fine Art Associates ushered in a series of in-store art exhibits along Waikiki s famed shopping strip. Local artists were the focus of the exhibition.

View The Georg Jensen Event Album

Georg Jensen Event

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
A private holiday cocktail party was held at the Halekulani, in celebration of the hotel s Georg Jensen boutique. Jewelry and other pieces from the renowned line were showcased at the event.

View The A Waikiki Winter At The Parc Album

A Waikiki Winter At The Parc

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
The Halekulani Corporation held a festive "pool party" to mark the launch of the Waikiki Parc Hotel s pool deck (now called "Parc Blue"). Guests were treated to food from Nobu Waikiki and Ruth s Chris Steak House, exclusive Parc Chic Wines and live art and entertainment by Ground Up and IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre.

View The Robert Burns Anniversary Album

Robert Burns Anniversary

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
The Caledonian Society of Hawaii celebrated the 250th anniversary of famed Scottish poet Robert Burns at the Hawaii Convention Center. Event attendees wore traditional Scottish attire and were treated to a night of singing, dancing, poetry readings and an awards presentation.

View The Royal Hawaiian Inaugural Ball Album

Royal Hawaiian Inaugural Ball

February 2009 - March 2009 HILuxury
A celebration was held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in honor of President Barack Obama s start in office on Jan. 20. The event also served as a benefit for the Hawaii Democratic Party and allowed guests to experience the new renovations of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Obama became the 44th President of the United States and made history as the first African American to hold the office. Obama is celebrated in Hawaii for his local ties, having been born in Honolulu and having graduated from Punahou School.

View The Governors  Ball 2009 Album

Governors Ball 2009

December 2008 - January 2009 HILuxury
The 2008 Governors Ball was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom on Nov. 15. The event, a fund-raiser for the March of Dimes Hawaii chapter, honored Mark Dunkerley and Hawaiian Airlines with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Award for Distinguished Community Service.

View The Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific Benefit Album

Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific Benefit

December 2008 - January 2009 HILuxury
Presented by AIG Hawaii, "The Joy of Food & Wine" was held at the Halekulani with special celebrity guest chef Pascal Olhats showcasing his culinary creations. Proceeds from this annual event have raised $1 million over the past 10 years it has been held.

View The Italian Film Festival Album

Italian Film Festival

December 2008 - January 2009 HILuxury
Actors, actresses and notable community figures turned out for a VIP reception to kick off the Cinema Italiano festival. Held at the Ferrari Maserati showroom, the event treated guests to a film screening as well.

View The TCM Gems and Little Jewels Album

TCM Gems and Little Jewels

December 2008 - January 2009 HILuxury
Harry Winston "dazzles" the night at The Contemporary Museum s "Gems and Little Jewels" event graciously hosted at the home of Sharon and Thurston Twigg-Smith. It was an evening of wonderful art, gems and jewels - highlighted with a Harry Winston Diamond Avenue C timepiece that rose to more than $23,000 to benefit the TCM.

View The Historic Hawaii Foundation Fundraiser Album

Historic Hawaii Foundation Fundraiser

December 2008 - January 2009 HILuxury
At the Hawai Convention Center on Nov. 1, the Historic Hawaii Foundation honored Bert and Susan Kobayashi with the 2008 Kama aina of the Year designation for their historical presevration efforts.

View The Ballet Hawaii Benefit Album

Ballet Hawaii Benefit

October 2008 - November 2008 HILuxury
Ballet Hawaii hosted a fundraiser Sept. 6, treating attendees to "Music of the Night." Held at a historic Nuuanu home owned by Stanford Carr, the benefit featured performances by stars of Return of the Three Phantoms, fine dining and an "unequaled, up-close Broadway experience."

View The HIluxury Anniversary Gala Album

HIluxury Anniversary Gala

August 2008 - September 2008 HILuxury
HILuxury marked its one-year anniversary with a celebratory event on June 3, 2008. Ruth s Chris Steak House in Waikiki buzzed with activity as HILuxury s contributors toasted to the magazine s milestone.

View The Symphony Ball  Album

Symphony Ball

August 2008 - September 2008 HILuxury
Honolulu Symphony held its 11th annual "Ports of Call" Symphony Ball to the tune of orchestral music, dancing and festivities. The event serves as a fund-raiser for the symphony s music education and community outreach initiatives.

View The Maui Film Festival Album

Maui Film Festival

August 2008 - September 2008 HILuxury
This year s Maui Film Festival drew cinema aficionados and A-list celebrities to the beautiful community of Wailea. Events were held from June 17 to 21, with honors being bestowed on Pierce Brosnan, Felicity Huffman, Virginia Madsen and Dennis Quaid for their work in film.

View The Contempo at Neiman Marcus Album

Contempo at Neiman Marcus

June 2008 - July 2008 HILuxury
The Contemporary Museum held its annual "ConTempo" black-tie event at Neiman Marcus, featuring an art sale and entertainment to benefit the local art institution. Under the "Latin Nights" theme, 500 guests danced to the sounds of Son Caribe and enjoyed a "Wines and Beyond" silent auction.

View The Hawaii Theatre Fundraising Gala Celebration Album

Hawaii Theatre Fundraising Gala Celebration

June 2008 - July 2008 HILuxury
Held at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, the Hawaii Theatre Center s annual black-tie fund-raiser drew guests for an evening of fine dining, auctions and stunning table favors from Tiffany & Co. ENCORE! was chaired by theatre board member Linda Ahlers. "Past guests have told us that our gala has some of the most selective and creative auction packages of any Honolulu fundraiser," Ahlers said. "Many items are so special that they otherwise could not be purchased at any price."

View The Nordstrom Gala Album

Nordstrom Gala

April 2008 - May 2008 HILuxury
Local fashionistas, celebrities and VIPs turned out en masse on March 5, 2008 for the opening celebration of Nordstrom in Ala Moana Center. The retailer s first Hawaii store debuted to the fanfare of a full runway fashion show, and guests were treated to an exclusive sneak preview shopping spree through Nordstrom s three-floors of designer wares. Proceeds from the event went to benefit Bishop Museum, Hawaii Theatre Center and HUGS.

View The Dior 60th Anniversary Album

Dior 60th Anniversary

February 2008 - March 2008 HILuxury
The famed couture name celebrated a milestone anniversary in December 2007. Festivities held at the Dior store in Ala Moana Center unveiled Dior s 60th anniversary book and showcased the designer s influential style.

View The C.S. Wo Holiday Party Album

C.S. Wo Holiday Party

February 2008 - March 2008 HILuxury
Under the theme At Home for the Holidays, C.S. Wo and Neiman Marcus collaborated for an unforgettable event at the C.S. Wo Gallery in downtown Honolulu. The celebration featured table settings and holiday fashions from Neiman Marcus, as well as gourmet food and wine.

View The Indashio Fashion Show Album

Indashio Fashion Show

February 2008 - March 2008 HILuxury
Hot young designer Brad Batory self-dubbed Indashio showcased his Spring 2008 line at the Honolulu Design Center in January. Indashio s Viva Las Vegas collection debuted at last fall s New York Fashion Week, marking the arrival of the 23-year-old on the couture scene. From leopard- print frocks to slinky cocktail numbers, Indashio s style savvy he s dressed Nicky Hilton and Tyra Banks, among others lit up the night. The event also raised funds for the Hawaii Adult Friends for Youth and the Hawaiian Development Community Board.

View The 2100 Kalakaua Fine Arts Exhibit Album

2100 Kalakaua Fine Arts Exhibit

December 2007 - January 2008 HILuxury
Waikiki s Luxury Row on 2100 Kalakaua Ave. opened a fine arts exhibit Nov. 3 with a night of festivities. Retailers including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. opened their doors to showcase in-store exhibits of work from noted artists like painter Alan Leitner and ceramist Daven Hee.

View The Governor s Ball Album

Governor s Ball

December 2007 - January 2008 HILuxury
The March of Dimes 2007 Governor s Ball was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom Saturday, Oct. 27. A fundraiser for March of Dimes efforts in the prevention of birth defects, the event featured entertainment and a presentation of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Award for Distinguished Community to former Governor Ben Cayetano.

View The Theater Marquee Album

Theater Marquee

August 2007 - September 2007 HILuxury
Manoa Valley Theatre s annual fundraiser featured entertainment by Jimmy Borges, Alethea Train and Cathy Foy. Under the title Manoa Marquee: A Celebration of the Arts in Hawaii, the fundraiser honored Mark Wong and Guy Merola of Commercial Data Systems for their dedication to the arts.

View The East-West Center Foundation Dinner Album

East-West Center Foundation Dinner

August 2007 - September 2007 HILuxury
The Honorable U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye received the East-West Center s Asia Pacific Community Building Award on Friday, June 1, 2007. The Center s annual fund-raiser, held this year at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom, was themed "The Magic of East & West," and raised money for East-West Center Scholarships.

View The Symphony raises funds for school program Album

Symphony raises funds for school program

June 2007 - July 2007 HILuxury
Honolulu Symphony benefactors toasted the "Ports of Call," the 10th annual ball at the Hawaii Convention Center. The affair boasted an interactive electronic auction, to bid and help bring music to thousands of Hawaii schoolchildren.

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