University of Hawaii Fashion Design and Merchandising program presents its 49th annual Senior Fashion Show, Axis: Point of Origin, Sunday, May 3, at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel’s Prince Kuhio Ballroom.
This year’s show will feature collections by five graduating seniors — Ayaka Hosomi, Li King, Asia Joan Mateo, Gabrielle Sanehira and Grace Tsubaki-Noguchi, as well as three junior designers.
The event includes a silent auction starting at 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 5, and the show begins at 6. Ticket cost is $25 general admission and $50 for VIP seating. Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel is located at 2500 Kuhio Ave. To purchase tickets, email Von Kaanaana at vonk@hawaii.edu. For more information, visit uhmfashionshow.com.
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MODEL Salem Sipes
DESIGNER Gabrielle Sanehira
COLLECTION Mod Nouveau
OUTFIT Green mini shift dress and rolled-collar cape
MODEL Salem Sipes
DESIGNER Grace Tsubaki-Noguchi
COLLECTION Mirage
OUTFIT Gold playsuit romper with contrast boucle fabric on front and suede crisscross straps
MODEL Hayley Hisaka
DESIGNER Ayaka Hosomi
COLLECTION Legacy
OUTFIT Navy jumpsuit with kimono fabric detail
MODEL Jade Richmond
DESIGNER Asia Joan Mateo
COLLECTION Jardin de Papillons
OUTFIT Pink floral dress with pearl and chain back straps
MODEL Kira Burleson
DESIGNER Li King
COLLECTION Adaption
OUTFIT 100 percent silk dress with Chinese print
