Lynne Koplin, the CEO of Hawaii’s own Reyn Spooner, brings a world of retail to the islands. Her fashion pedigree goes deep into some impressive brands and labels. Her background is in swimwear merchandising, but she has also worked in resort, sportswear, upscale denim and lingerie. Koplin was mentored by none other than Anne
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Yes, there were moments when I shared a space with the late great designer Karl Lagerfeld. But of course, he took up all the space, and most of the oxygen, in the room. He is as magnetic and mesmerizing as the world’s fashion writers say he is. They also bear witness to his misogyny and the
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  Here are some of the bags, cards and watercolor paintings you can see at the Indige Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday sale. Details of the sale are below. Everything we create is one-of-a-kind, so come early or you may miss out. There is free parking behind Indige; enter on 9th Avenue. Here are
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Skip the masses at the malls on Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday. Join Lynda Sakraida, Ron Irwin and me at a sane and soulful holiday sale. I have been creating cards that will make ideal gifts for the very special people on your list. Each card is one-of-a-kind, hand sewn in layers, with many
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This weekend, and the first weekend in November, bring us an art show that offers an ideal excuse to spend a day in the country. Five artists and artisans come together to show their latest creations just in time for the start of the gift-giving season. Tagami & Powell Gallery & Gardens October 27 &
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