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Gucci's isle exclusive

In recognition of Honolulu's fashionable set, Gucci is offering three new handbags to be sold exclusively in Hawaii, marking the house's first foray into designing and producing a product specific to a single market, reflecting the company's desire to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

"Hawaii Exclusive 2005" comprises three styles that are classically Gucci. The first style, debuting today, is a large top-handle tote from the "Abbey" line in pretty in pink luscious iris rose leather, and features a label inside that reads "Hawaii Exclusive 2005." It's priced at less than $1,000.

The second and third styles, to be delivered in late summer, are from the "Jolicoeur" line -- one a small tote and a mini shoulder bag, both in gesso leather, accessorized with enameled charms in jade green, iris rose or gesso.

A fourth "Hawaii Exclusive" handbag style will be announced later in the year, in time for the holidays.

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STAR-BULLETIN Gucci is offering this roomy tote as the first of three handbags to be made exclusively for Hawaii's fashion set. A limited number will be available starting today.

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Linda Iki at Macy's

Meet designer Linda Iki at her trunk show at Macy's Ala Moana, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Saturday.

View her Summer 2005 collection up close as garments are informally modeled throughout the store from noon to 2 p.m. Her special-order pieces can be made to fit each individual, with limited-edition one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase as well.

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LINDA IKI Designs by Linda Iki Couture were presented Sunday during the Japanese Women's Society Fashion show. Those who saw the pieces only from a distance get a second chance to view them close up, during informal modeling at Iki's trunk show at Macy's today through Saturday.

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Hot weather ahead

Just when you've pieced your spring wardrobe together, the summer season is set to begin.

Neiman Marcus will be showing designs for looking cool during the warm days ahead at its Hot Event, today through Saturday, with informal modeling throughout the store.

Astara at Sephora

Beauty expert and creator of Astara skincare, Sunny Griffin, will be in town on Saturday and Sunday at Sephora, Ala Moana Center, to offer skin-care tips and free mini facials.

For two and a half years, Griffin was a special health and beauty correspondent on ABC's "Good Morning America," then host of the syndicated show "Twice A Woman," in which she interviewed personalities in the world of fashion, beauty and fitness from coast to coast.

In 1995, she started the company SunStar Dimensions, that launched a line of botanical skincare products, "Astara Conscious Skin Care," in 1997.

Examine the products from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call Sephora at 944-9797 for details.

New life for old Ts

Do you have a treasured T-shirt you can't part with?

Recycle beloved concert T-shirts or those free-with-purchase or gift shirts that have accumulated in your closet by making wonderful house slippers out of the fabric. An instructor will show how you turn those T-shirts into comfy slippers in just one four-hour session at Wabi-Sabi, 1223 Koko Head Ave., Suite 8.

Classes are offered on three dates, running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1, 15 and 22. The fee is $24, plus tax, and includes a partial kit. Enrollment is limited. Call 734-3693.

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