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On The Scene
John Berger
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WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR BLACK: "Black tie or black lace" was the designated dress code Saturday for "Black on Black," a theme-party edition of Flash & Matty Boy's perennially popular "Skyline" party at the Hanohano Room. Katra Cuskaden, left, Lorene Oshiro, Nicole Santiago, Janice Tabuso, Kelly Ikeda and Donna Chun set a fine example with their individual variations on the theme. Almost all the women in the wall-to-wall crowd complied with the theme, but a handful of oblivious men showed up without even wearing a black necktie as a token nod.
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VARIATIONS ON A THEME: Malia Surell turned heads as she made the scene in a contemporary version of the "little black dress." The lavender accents on Ivan Cruz's shirt added subtle touches of color to the parade of black fashions.
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NO HOOKS: Nick Davidson, left, showed that he knew the traditional meaning of "black tie" as he enjoyed the party with Maria Ananda and Steve-o Kolar. Not only did Davidson wear formal attire, but his ensemble included an old-style "tie it yourself" formal bow tie, not one of those modern pre-tied or clip-on models.
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DRESS UP, DRESS DOWN: Jim Warner, left, went ultracasual in an open shirt, Randall Bricker dressed up with a black jacket and Brett Podoski went with a black shirt and tie. The three friends partied at the crowded front bar until the main room opened and Bricker could claim his reserved VIP booth.
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"PLAYBOY MODEL? WHAT PLAYBOY MODEL?" "Skyline" staffer Eddie Rodrigues welcomed Holly Ponter, left, and Erin Ransden. A "Playboy Model DJ" was supposed to be in the house sometime during the evening, but the crowd was having such a good time that if she did play a set, almost no one noticed. "Skyline" returns to the Hanohano Room on Nov. 3.
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