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NADINE KAM / nkam@staradvertiser.com

Windows and decor at DFS Galleria Waikiki were created by French illustrator Jean-Pierre Busson. Other windows feature little black dresses by University of Hawaii-Manoa fashion design students, paired with luxury handbags.

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COURTESY AMOS KOTOMORI

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COURTESY NORDSTROM

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DFS Galleria event promotes beauty

DFS Galleria Waikiki is hosting the "How Do I Look?" event beginning Monday and continuing through Sept. 30 with daily shopping, free makeovers, a champagne party and access to beauty experts who will answer questions and offer assistance in finding unique items.

The event starts with a launch party from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday, featuring a fashion show and appearance by Japanese celebrity model Jessica Michibata.

Free makeup services will be offered on the first floor, where there will be stations for lip color, eyes and mascara, nails and hands, face makeup and a fragrance station featuring Guerlain’s Le Petit Robe Noir.

After you’re done, preserve the moment by heading to DFS Beauty World on the second floor to visit the photo kiosk. You can also browse mini-boutiques featuring more than 60 of the most coveted beauty brands. Those who purchase $500 or more at DFS Beauty World during the event will receive a gift of a cosmetic case.

A Beauty After Dark party with DJ music and champagne will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29.

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Admission is free for the events taking place at 330 Royal Hawaiian Ave. Contact DFS at 931-2700.

British brands bow at Nordstrom stores

Topshop and Topman launched this week at Nordstrom Ala Moana, and to celebrate, the store will host a fashion party from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

There will be an exclusive gift with purchase of $100 or more, while supply lasts, in Topshop or Topman products, a sneak peek of the cosmetics line with beauty appointments and personal styling appointments throughout the day.

A full selection of the British brands’ merchandise for both men (first floor) and women (third floor) will be featured, as well as limited-edition pieces exclusive to Nordstrom.

Koi design debuts at Neiman Marcus

Amos Kotomori previews his new Koi men’s design from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 21 at Neiman Marcus’ men’s department.

He’ll also take preorders for a winter design and will have limited-edition Japanese vintage, hand-painted, and giclée shirts available.

In ‘Fashion tribe’

If you missed last week’s Fall Fashion Event at Ala Moana Center, catch up at Nadine Kam’s “Fashion Tribe” blog at fashiontribe.staradvertiserblogs.com.