The theme of the 12th Annual Honolulu Symphony Ball is "Ports of Call." To make the evening particularly special, the event committee would like attendees to feel they have taken a mini-vacation to exotic locales around the world. That's why silent auction co-chairwoman Cathy Foy thought it would be appropriate to involve local fashion designers in creating outfits that represent various parts (or ports) of the world, to be auctioned off to make extra funds for the financially strapped orchestra.

Foy asked The Advertiser to help her identify and engage up-and-coming fashion designers whose aesthetic would be suited to the task.

We asked designers Ida Teiti, Marie-Noelle Pouliot and Katie Bodnyk how they would interpret India, Africa and the South Pacific, respectively. Here are the results of their creative efforts.

SOUTH PACIFIC BY IDA TEITI

Model: Marti Hazzard, Honolulu Symphony Associates board member.

Garment: Black backless evening gown with hand-sewn carved mother-of-pearl embellishments from Tahiti.

Teiti's company: Tiare Teiti

Find Teiti's clothing: Online at www.honeygirlwaterwear.com or order custom designs by e-mailing iteiti@yahoo.com.

AFRICA BY MARIE-NOELLE POULIOT

Model: Radha Divine, yoga instructor, massage therapist, holistic health coach.

Garment: Boubou (tunic) top and skirt with asymmetrical apron fashioned from Senegalese tie-dyed, embroidered cotton.

Accessories: Dupioni silk obi-style belt, wooden bead belt, stacks of bangles, silk headdress. All accessories will be auctioned along with the ensemble.

Pouliot's company: Sola2

Find Pouliot's clothing at: Oogenesis in Hale'iwa, Le Grand Marqet at Ala Moana Center and Madison & Company, Kailua.

INDIA BY KATIE BODNYK

Model: Susan Fried, orchestra supporter.

Garment: Created with seven vintage scarves, draped and pinned together, then trimmed with satin binding. Auction price includes a private fitting with the designer.

Accessories: Private collection.

Bodnyk's company: Katrina Bodnyk Designs and HI State of Mind

Find Bodnyk's clothing at: Le Grand Marqet, Ala Moana Center, or online at www.histateofmind.com.