
Versace Ala Moana
Grand re-Opening Party
Ala Moana Shopping Center
“Though this was a small show, our models rocked Versace windows as live mannequins. Got to admit the energy was palpable”! – Danne
General manager Patrick Gey welcomed host Princess Elizabeth Kawananakoa of Eurocinema Hawai’i for the event that also served as a fundraiser for the organization. Ten percent of sales through Friday will benefit Eurocinema Hawai’i.
It’s been so long since we’ve had a boutique opening celebration of this magnitude that I felt quite underdressed. It’s so easy to slip into that, “Eh, it’s only Hawaii attitude,” when I should have known better, considering the dapper Gey knows how to throw a party and had an extra assist from international über stylist and production designer Dean Christopher, who said he’s back home to stay. Courtesy – Star Advertiser
Hermes Silk Ball Hawaii 2014
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Ballroom
Hermes is known globaly for its high quality clothing and leather goods, bags and they can throw an amazing VIP party. March 28, the Hermes Silk Ball was held at on Waikiki Beach to glorious sunset. “Beauty and the Beast masks, headdresses, silk scarves where among the common sights to behold. “Organizing my dream team of stylists and make-up artists to pull off this “beast” of an event was a pleasure I will never forget”. – Danne
“The combination of haute couture fashion with classic hair dressing is truly a gift to all fortunate enough to bear witness”.
French Festival Fashion Ball IV
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
Honolulu, Hawaii
Haute couture collections of Chanel and Christian Dior, and prêt-à-porter collections of Hermès, Sonia Rykiel and Jean-Paul Gaultier for this black-tie attire were definitely the stand outs. Music by the Honolulu Symphony enhanced atmosphere beautifully. A portion of the proceeds benefited The Honolulu Academy of Arts, now called the Hawaii Museum, The Hawaii Theatre Center, and The Contemporary Museum.
French Festival Fashion Ball V
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
Honolulu, Hawaii
The festival gala will be in Hilton’s Tapa Ballroom. Besides haute couture collections by Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano of Dior, collections by Celine and Thiery Mugler will be shown during the gala. Neiman Marcus is presenting Mugler. The Honolulu Symphony and Cirque Eloize will perform. There will be a silent auction. Tickets are priced at $300, $500 and $1,000. …
French Festival Fashion Ball VI
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
Honolulu, Hawaii
The 5th annual French Festival of Hawai’i black tie fashion gala, “Technique Moderne,” will feature haute couture by Chanel; 2002 ready-to-wear collections from Christian Dior and Christian Lacroix; and guest of honor Marcel Marceau. This final year of the gala ball was nearly cancelled due to the events of September 11, 2001.
Guess Fashion Show
August, 1999 – Zanzibar Night Club Waikiki, Hawaii
Hair – Danne Todt (Infuse Hair Design), Awa Kamai (Genesis Salon), Lorraine Kim (Profiles, a Progressive Hair Salon), R. Lum Make-up – Tiffany Nakada (Profiles, a Progressive Hair Salon), Rosella Tomas (Salon 808)
Photo – Ronen Zilberman
“Danne could you please help a friend of mine?”
“She’s coordinating a Guess fashion show that’s only 10 days from today. She can be very demanding at times, but is good at what she does. It will be fine as long as you guys are able to work together. Can you put together some stylists to make it happen? Will you do it?”