The Honolulu Community College Fashion Technology Program presents Posh, a student designer fashion show Saturday, April 27, at the Marine Education & Training Center at Sand Island, featuring the designs of 19 graduating senior designers, as well as other students.
“This is the biggest senior class I’ve ever had,” says Joy Nagaue, associate professor and head of the fashion technology department. “We’ve sold out of tickets already, and this is the fastest we’ve sold out – in about four days. But we decided to offer standing-room-only tickets.
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Amber Sorensen: Black side and back cutout floor-length gown by designer Tiare Kaopua
“Besides designing and sewing, the students have worked so hard on putting this show together. They take a fashion show production class by Tania de Jesus, and have been putting on fundraisers, such as car washes, to help pay for a lot of the expenses.”
Standing-room-only tickets cost $10 (does not include refreshments) and can be purchased at HCC or at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6 p.m. for regular ticket holders, and at 7 for standing-room-only. The fashion show starts at 7:30. For more information, call 845-9203.
photos by Nathalie Walker
Mikayla Sweitzer: Two-piece strappy bikini by designer Kitri Rowland
Amber Sorensen: Two-piece reversible bikini with sparkle mesh wrap by designer Pualei Beter
Melissa McMurray: Gray and black polka dot dress with back cut-out and lining by designer Jodi Park
Nicolette Romano: Pink dusty rose waterfall top with fitted pants by designer Ian Ramos
Uthpala Walpola: Purple kimono obi-style dress with side cutout by designer Yuka Kanno
Nicolette Romano: Loose shoulderless gypsy top and fringe shorts by designer Sera Brand
Sophie Shook: Pastel blue babydoll dress with leg harness by designer Monica Pacleb
Kathleen Nakata: Tulle dress with turtleneck feathers and mesh cut-out panels by designer Milan Narag
Sheville Lee: Rust orange pullover dress with pockets by designer Thanh Apostolides
Mikayla Sweitzer: Black shirtdress with wallpaper print cardigan by designer Pong Cheung
Melissa McMurray: Colorblock crop top with mini skirt by designer Chai Lim
Uthpala Walpola: Chiffon and cotton abstract print top with white cotton spandex knee-length pants by designer Moses Gouveia
Amber Sorensen: Black side and back cutout floor-length gown by designer Tiare Kaopua
Melissa McMurray: Black dress with mesh sleeves, cutouts and stud details by designer Christina Wong
Mikayla Sweitzer: Yellow panel peplum top with basic slacks in navy by designer Elizabeth Chang
Sophie Shook: Black strapless pleated minidress by designer Jocelyn Belden
Sheville Lee: Black openshoulder top with red straps and black rayon pants by designer Leina Kelly.
Kyle Woolsey: Shortsleeve shirt with zipper and buckle detail vest and road map printed pants by designer Jacky Lau
Jasmyn Souza: Star print halter top and denim split skirt by designer Wanda Martin