Chanel celebrates at Ala Moana

SUPER BLING!

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Edyta Franczak inspired comparisons with Nicole Kidman Thursday as she modeled a custom-made "No. 5" diamond necklace and black velvet gown at the reopening party for Chanel's Ala Moana Fashion Boutique and Fine Jewelry Boutique. Kalewa Aweau, left, Duke Ah Moo, Dr. Alvin Chung and Ryan MacLaughlin were among the many who got a close look at the necklace -- made of 18-carat white gold and 47.59 carats of diamonds -- worn by Kidman in a $20 million Chanel commercial. The necklace is not for sale.

WHAT'S NEXT?

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Local arts publicist Sidney Louie enjoyed rose martinis, champagne, and hors d'oeuvres with ever-fashionable Michael Lunde at Chanel. Louie is promoting Loose Screws' sixth-anniversary improv comedy shows Jan. 20 and 21.

BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Tamra Nakagawa, left, home from Los Angeles after gradating from Loyola Marymount University, sampled the champagne with Desiree Yamamoto, an account coordinator at Laird Christianson Advertising.

YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH BLACK

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Chanel fans Yuki Saito, left, Temi Hosoya, Sasha Cua and Sohee Kim made a great impression as a high-fashion foursome wearing basic black with individualized accessories.

John Berger has covered the local entertainment scene since 1972. Contact him at jberger@starbulletin.com.