A special show of swimwear and pareos
By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer
Designers Ida Teiti of Tiare Teiti and Louisa Ngum of Honey Girl Water Wear, close friends and neighbors in Hawai'i Kai, will share a runway at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bishop Museum.
Teiti continues her exploration of just how far she can take a fabulous pareo by Tahitian textile artist MICO, while Ngum expands her line of cute bikinis for active women. As models show off their latest collections, the duo will be offering complimentary pupu and drinks. The event is free and open to the public. Information: honeygirl@hawaiiantel.net or iteiti@yahoo.com.
VINTAGE SALE AT WAIOLI TEA ROOM
Here's a fun place to shop for shabby chic, cottage, Victorian and country style collectibles and decor as the folks from Vintage Rose present a fall vintage sale. Be on the lookout for Playback, an exclusive line of dresses, jackets, aprons and blouses made lovingly from vintage lace, tablecloths and hankies. There will be a line of shoulder bags fashioned from those fuzzy, colorful chenille bedspreads from the '40s and '50s, accented with lace and vintage brooches. Expect to see garden antiques, jewelry, furniture, kitchenware, enamelware and more, from 5 to 8:30 tonight and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at Waioli Tea Room. Information: masudat001@hawaii.rr.com.
HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER'S JEWELRY LINE
Kumu hula Hoku Zuttermeister has introduced his own hula-inspired line of jewelry at Royal Hawaiian Heritage. The contemporary collection, called Hoku Z, is inspired by both his moniker and his music. The contemporary star ("hoku" in Hawaiian) initial pendant is available in 14k gold and sterling silver and can be custom-made with any initial at a starting price of $79. The men's ID bracelet features a double-hook edge and two rows of the Zuttermeister family hula symbol in black enamel. The bracelet can also be personalized. It comes in 14k gold and sterling silver, with prices starting at $599.
ON OUR RADAR
We know local jewelry designer Jennie B. for her creative approach to recycled jewelry. In the past she has employed antique buttons, brooches and Victorian belt buckles, taking them apart and fashioning them into fresh new bracelets, necklaces or earrings. Now she has a new take on recycling. She cuts up old credit cards and hotel keys, punches pukas in them and mixes them with pearls or beads, creating intriguing earrings.
Even the hangtags are recyclable; they're made from plantable paper that contains little seeds that, when planted in soil, will bloom into lovely flowers. They are sold exclusively at Riches Kahala, with prices ranging from $30 to $100.
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