The Cut Collective has partnered with Creative Lab Hawaii to provide up to 10 fashion designers the opportunity to accelerate their careers.
During a five-day intensive workshop taking place July 17 to 21, participants will receive mentoring in creating, producing, marketing and monetizing their creations.
From that group, three finalists will be selected to be mentored through the process of designing a collection and creating patterns, samples and other material needed for professional sales and marketing meetings. The three will be flown to the Los Angeles Fashion Market to participate in meetings with industry experts and networking and sourcing opportunities.
Selected applicants and finalists also will be able to create a presentation for a major Hawaii fashion event and receive continued business mentoring through February.
The application deadline is July 10. To download application packet, visit www.thecutcollectivehi.com/fashion-immersive. Email CL-FI@TheCutCollectiveHI.com for more information.
Creative Lab Hawaii is a program under the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Creative Industries Division.
Learn to make jewelry
Sedona is hosting beginners’ jewelry-making classes this month.
Classes in wire wrapping and macrame knotting will be offered July 12 and 26.
The cost for the 10:30 a.m. wire wrapping class is $35, which includes materials and a stone to wrap. Participants may bring in their own stone or purchase a different stone from Sedona.
The cost of the 2:30 p.m. knotting class is $26, including cord for a bracelet. Beads can be purchased to weave into a custom design.
Enrollment is limited for individual attention.
Call Trisha Cortez at 591-8010 on Fridays and Saturdays to sign up.
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Bali Hai boutique opens
Bali Hai has opened on the ground floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center, offering chic resort apparel and accessories made of high-quality Supima cotton, silk, cashmere, hemp and other natural materials.
The new boutique is a sister to international cashmere specialist Pashma, in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Pashma designer Shilu Kumar was inspired by Hawaii’s scenery and never-ending summer in selecting breathable, lightweight fabrics for Bali Hai. Shoppers will find T-shirts as well as soft hemp pants, skirts, silk shawls and jewelry.
Bali Hai is at 2301 Kalakaua Ave. Building C, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Call 922-4237.
Stationery store goes online
Local custom stationery studio and specialty paper boutique South Shore Paperie has launched a new online store, BradleyandLily.com.
The online boutique showcases specialty products for every occasion, from thank-you notes to wedding invitations, in styles ranging from classic to beachy. Personalized notecards and business cards are also in the works.
The new site allows customers to browse design options, add customized information and change colors and fonts with a click of a mouse. Once an order is confirmed, turnaround is seven to 10 business days.
Established in 2011, South Shore Paperie delivers in-house design and letterpress printing services. The Bradley & Lily line has been featured in The Knot, Hostess with the Mostess, and Modern Weddings Hawaii and Pacific Weddings magazines.
