Fashion shows to feature 2 Manila designers

Manila designers Cora Manimbo and Oskar Atendido will be on two islands for a series of events from Friday through Nov. 15, highlighted by the "Filipiniana Americana Fashion & Art Show" taking place Nov. 8 at the New Life Church.

The show will feature Manimbo’s array of traditional clothing using indigenous Philippine fabric, noted for its intricate embroidery and beadwork, with a dash of "American" flair.

Atendido will show his fine handcrafted filigree jewelry made of silver, copper and gold.

The art exhibition will feature symbolist drawings (graphite, charcoal, colored pencil), prints and sculptures (clay and ceramics) by local artists Leni Knight and Jasmine Knight.

The event is a fundraiser for Local Family Caregivers, to assist families in need for financial support for respite care and other assisted- living services.

The schedule for the fashion and art show:

» Friday: Formal/semiformal masquerade party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Advance tickets are $25 and $35; $40 at the door.

» Saturday: Hawaii Health and Beauty Trade Show from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aunty Sally’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St., Hilo. Free.

» Nov. 8: Filipiniana Americana Fashion & Art Show at New Life Church Cultural Theater, 1190 Nuuanu Ave. Entertainment by Kristian Lei and other artists, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Advance tickets $45 for orchestra, $35 for balcony and $40 at the door.

» Nov. 12: Private fashion trunk show with formal reception at Michel’s at the Colony Surf, 2895 Kalakaua Ave., with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $150.

» Nov. 15: Fashion and jewelry exhibition for wholesale and retail buyers, with silent auction, art exhibition by Leni Knight and Jasmine Knight, door prizes and entertainment, 3 to 8 p.m. at the New Life Church Cultural Theater. Admission $2.

For more information, call 341-8614 on Oahu and 756-9245 on the Big Island.