The second piece of the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace’s Alii Gown Reproduction project, a replica of a lilac ostrich feather gown worn by Queen Liliuokalani at state functions, will be on view through Oct. 31 at Bloomingdale’s. Following the exhibition, the gown will become part of the palace’s permanent collection.
The gown is believed to have been the last commissioned by the queen as sovereign of the kingdom of Hawaii.
Hawaii island designer Iris Viacrusis was commissioned to reproduce the pieces for the collection, which will include Liliuokalani’s ribbon gown and Queen Kapiolani’s peacock dress. Both gowns were worn in 1887 to Queen Victoria’s jubilee celebration in London.
Donations to the project are welcome. Contact Pomai Toledo at 588-0827 or email members@iolanipalace.org.
For a past story about the project, visit bit.ly/2dNdW1o.
Valerie Joseph event will support public schools
Valerie Joseph hosts its ninth annual Fresh fashion fundraiser, “The Magic of Tomorrow,” from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at M nightclub at Waterfront Plaza.
The show, directed by Kristian Lei, founder and CEO of Honolulu Broadway Babies, will combine song, dance and fashion, plus a silent auction and dessert bar. All proceeds will benefit Community Helping Schools, which provides resources for Oahu’s public schools.
Tickets are $35 and are available at POSHd by Valerie Joseph at Ward Centre next to Bed Bath & Beyond. Call the boutique at 942-5258 or visit fresh2016.eventbrite.com.
To date, the Fresh fashion events have raised more than $50,000 toward fulfilling public school teachers’ classroom wish lists. Visit communityhelpingschools.org for more information.
The Collective hosts sale for school teachers, staff
The Collective is showing its appreciation for educators and school staff by giving them 20 percent off all in-store purchases of Ten Tomorrow and Allison Izu designs this weekend to help them return to their classrooms in style.
The Collective is at the Diamond Head end of Ward Warehouse. Hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
— By Nadine Kam
