[Honolulu, HI] Honolulu Fashion Weekend, Hawaii's first ever fashion series, kicks off June 27th, 2013 with three days of fashion aloha, featuring seven local fashion designers. Live performances from popular Hawaii-based musicians, artists, and dancers will allow for a intricately festive event, paying homage to the colorful arts community of Honolulu. Honolulu Fashion Weekend will benefit arts education for at-risk Hawaii youth via the pioneering efforts of Afterschool ART Hawaii (www.AfterschoolARTHawaii.org). Runway presentations proudly directed by local event producer Olotania Tokelaukaehau Alalamua.
On Thursday, June 27th, 2013 at 6 PM, guests will enjoy Honolulu Fashion Weekend's launch event with expertly crafted cocktails, nonstop music, and a fashion-friendly networking opportunity. Runway shows from inspirational local fashion designers will begin on Friday, June 28th, 2013 at 6 PM , with presentations from Yuka Kanno, Kitri Rowland, Ian Ramos, and Pong Cheung.
Continuing the celebration, on Saturday, June 29th, 2013 at 6 PM, guests will enjoy runway presentations from University of Hawaii at Manoa alumniRyan Hanaoka and Jenna Sato – the first winners at The Honolulu Fashion Invitational, a monthly fashion and art competition (http://HonoluluFashion.LawrenceBlake.com). Accessories proudly provided by Gina Brown.
On Friday, June 28th, 2013 guests will enjoy a live performance by Spatial Sculptors (http://improvdancehnl.tumblr.com), an integrated community of movers that explore weight, contact, and communication in relation to each other and our environment. Through improvised dance, they create sentences, paragraphs, stories, and experiences. Spatial Sculptors meet regularly at Alive Ballet Center. On Friday, June 28th, 2013, guests will also enjoy a live performance by local reggae-inspired duo Genius Phaace. Recent evolution of a two time Na Hoku Hano Hano Music Award nominee Ethereal Monkey will perform a special set on June 28th, 2013.
On Saturday, June 29th, 2013 at 6 PM guests will enjoy a special live performance by YouTube sensation acoustic guitarist Chuck Davis. Guests will also enjoy a live musical performance by ECKSCLUSIV VINE, a sibling group straight out of the church taking God's word to the streets in a hip hop fashion. An encore dance performance by Spatial Sculptors will seal the weekend with a special touch.
Afterschool ART was founded by Dr. Bob Grossmann in 2004, after having the opportunity to be briefed by staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health agencies, when he served as a Fellow for then Secretary of Health, Donna Shalala (1995-1996). He has found that youth respond to programs that bring quality art supplies and professional artists to where the youth-at-risk live and learn.
Honolulu Fashion Weekend will be hosted at The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub, a hot-spot recognized by the community for it's commitment to Hawaii's artists. The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub proudly represents the miraculous and multi-faceted renaissance happening in downtown Honolulu right now. The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub is located at 80 South Pauahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. During each of the three days of the event, Honolulu Fashion Weekend begins at 6 PM and early arrival is suggested. Guests may RSVP for this event by e-mailing FashionRSVP@LawrenceBlake.com. Press may RSVP by e-mailingHonoluluPress@LawrenceBlake.com. A portion of ticket sales will directly benefit local programs through Afterschool ART Hawaii.
To learn more about Honolulu Fashion Weekend please visithttp://HonoluluFashionWeekend.LawrenceBlake.com/. Honolulu Fashion Weekend is hosted by Lawrence Blake Group Int’l (www.LawrenceBlake.com), rising New York based corporate communications firm. A spokesperson from Afterschool ART, participating designers, and celebrity guests will be available for live interviews. For information please contact L. Blake Harvey, 646.481.8237, Fashion@LawrenceBlake.com. Follow Lawrence Blake Group Int’l on Twitter and Facebook for event
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