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Posted at 1:47 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Couture gowns presented at Women's Expo Sept. 8-9

By Paula Rath
Advertiser Staff Writer

Fashion designers Takeo and Eric Eugene Kamakahia'ai Chandler will present a selection of their couture gowns at the Hawai'i Women's Expo Sept. 8 and 9 in the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

The shows will feature celebrity models and contestants of the upcoming Miss Hawai'i USA and Miss Teen Hawai'i USA pageants.

Takeo's collection features gowns of hand-beaded French lace with a whisper of shimmering crystals. Chandler was inspired by the voluminous silhouettes of the romantic past, featuring yards and yards of silk. Both designers will also feature daytime fashions for the woman who wants to look polished and professional.

The shows will be held twice each day, at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Entry tickets are $5.