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Posted on: Friday, October 3, 2003

THE LEFT LANE
The lei we were: a book-signing party

Advertiser Staff and News Services

For the new book "Na Lei Makamae" (UH Press, $49.95), living Hawaiian treasures Marie A. McDonald of Waimea and Paul Weissich of Hono-lulu spent nearly a decade researching historic documents and oral tradition to try to re-create pre-Western-contact native lei.

McDonald, a lei-maker, crafted dozens of lei, many of which were photographed by Jean Cote. The history and photos of the lei flowers and plants are also accompanied by poetic mele composed by kumu hula and writer Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele.

"Na Lei Makamae" (meaning "cherished lei" or "lei that will last forever") is available at Native Books & Beautiful Things stores. The project will be celebrated with a free reception and book-signing noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Cook's Discoveries shop in Waimea. Details: (808) 937-2833.

Fashion show set at Neiman Marcus

What's hot, haute and hip for fall? Find out at the Neiman Marcus HIP Event tomorrow.

Fall trends in men's and women's sportswear, accessories and cosmetics will be in the spotlight. Get a spritz of Cartier's new fragrance, Le Baiser

du Dragon, while enjoying a dragon dance and the music of Sisters in Sound, and meeting new local men's wear designers Polyascko2 as they show their new collection on Level 3 at 2 p.m. It's all free, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Macy's presents a prince of porcelain

Collectors of the popular Lladr— fine Spanish porcelain will get a chance to meet Juan Vicente Lladr—, creative director of the world-renowned company, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Macy's in Ala Moana Center.

Lladr— will be in the store's China Department on the fourth level to greet fans and sign their newly purchased sculptures.

He will also showcase a collection inspired by Hawai'i, including the limited-edition "Hawaiian Ceremony" (pictured), worth about $10,000. But the more budget-minded can find pieces in the $75 to $300 range.

For more information, call 945-5894.

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