Da Kine Star-Bulletin staff and wire services

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Vuitton's logo 'Tahitiennes' line looks like a Hawaiian aloha print

Have you ever thought that the Louis Vuitton logo, blown up to a larger size would look a lot like an aloha print?

You were right! For summer 2008, Louis Vuitton is launching a new line, "Tahitiennes," that appears made for the isles.

The Monogram print is revisited through an update of a pattern inspired by the cover of a Louis Vuitton catalogue dating to the 1920s.

This new line is summery and feminine. It offers freshness and novelty, the focus is on color: sand, pink, lilac and mint. Two printed canvas bags (small and large size), shoes, a pareo, a bath towel and shorts make up the collection. The collection just debuted in Louis Vuitton stores worldwide.

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Ed Hardy butchure couture artist Adam Saaks once again will be custom cutting free Ed Hardy tees all night tomorrow at the Candy Bar, and Saturday at Skyline, during events also featuring percussion by Abe Lagrimas Jr.

Saaks, a California-based stylist for television, print ads and runway, produces intricate T-Shirt designs custom cut to the body of clients, including Alicia Keys, Jessica Simpson, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Pink, Cameron Diaz, Bruce Willis and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few.

His T-shirt designs have appeared in Britney Spears' "Toxic" video, as well as other videos by Justin Timberlake, Nelly and Janet Jackson.

The Candy Bar is at Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center. The event starts at 9 p.m. tomorrow, running through 4 a.m. for 21 and older. Stylish attire only.

Skyline takes place at the Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room, from 9 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. for 21 and older. Stylish attire only.

For vip reservations, email vip@flashandmattyboy.com.

Fit for the Cure

Nordstrom, Ala Moana is hosting a Fit for the Cure event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow to help women find the right bra fit. Research has shown that eight out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra.

Receive a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a Wacoal fit specialist and sign up to receive a monthly email reminder to do a self breast exam.

For every woman who participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research and outreach programs. Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at the event.

Miss Rodeo sought

The Hawaii Women's Rodeo Association is seeking equestrian women ages 19 to 26 to compete in the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas in December.

Candidates must possess riding ability, knowledge of professional rodeo competitions and possess good moral character.

Application deadline is May 31. A selection pageant takes place June 22. Call Lu Faborito at 349-1479 or visit www.rodeooahu.com for contest rules.

Beader challenge

Interweave is hosting a nationwide casting call for beaders and jewelry designers in the United States and Canada to enter its inaugural Bead Star challenge for cash prizes and a grand prize all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Expo 2009, plus $1,500 in beading supplies, and appearance on the cover of the new magazine, Bead Star.

The deadline to enter an original beaded jewelry design is May 6.

Editors of Bead Star, Stringing and Beadwork magazines will select the top 20 finalists among submissions in each of nine design element categories: Crystals, Seed Beads, Glass, Pearls, Stones, Metals, Plastics, Designs Under $25, and Designs with a Heart. Then, it will be up to bead enthusiasts to choose the winners by voting at BeadingDaily.com from June 12 to 18.

Winning entries will be published in the magazine. Winners will also have the chance to donate their projects to an auction benefiting the American Heart Association's women's heart health initiatives.

Visit BeadingDaily.com/beadstar for complete contest rules.