Fundraiser aims to expand Coradorables brand to Japan

Local children’s brand Coradorables is running an online fundraising campaign to introduce its 2015 collection at Japan Fashion Week.

Eight packages of Coradorables items are being offered, ranging from $20 to $1,000, with a Christmas theme for holiday gift giving.

Items available include a handmade beanie hat with flower clip for a $25 donation pledge; custom signature Coradorables flower clip, bow and headband set, or bow tie with a $50 pledge; a girls’ tunic top or ribbon dress or boys’ aloha shirt for a $75 pledge; or an aloha shirt with bow tie for $100.

Bringing a touch of the "Nutcracker" fantasy to life for the holidays, a Coradorable tutu party set is being offered, with six tutus or pettiskirts, fairy wings and wands, and coordinating hair bows for girls; or six aloha shirts with bow ties for $300.

Visit www.islandfunder.com/campaigns/coradorables or contact owner Cora Spearman at 782-4267.

Collectors offer expertise on Ming’s, Niihau shell items

Free appraisals of Ming’s and John Roberts jewelry and a clinic in Niihau shell identification will be part of the Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show taking place 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites.

Longtime collector Linda Lee will give informal verbal appraisals of the vintage jewelry. Roberts worked for Ming’s before starting his own jewelry line. Both brands, noted for hand-carved ivory flora, have been prized by generations of local women. Lee’s own collection will be on display.

Niihau lei maker and collector Donn Kashi­wa­mura will host a Niihau shell lei, bracelet and earring identification clinic. This rare shell is found only on Niihau and can be confused with look-alikes.

Look for Lee and Kashi­wa­mura at Table 44. The sessions will be limited to five minutes per person.

The show will also feature antiques, estate jewelry and other collectibles from 70 vendors.

General admission is $4.50. Early admission, at 9 a.m., is $15. For more information, visit www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.

Sample newest fall scents at Neiman Marcus event

Neiman Marcus is hosting its Gift of Scent Event during store hours Sunday through Nov. 30, with the opportunity to sample the latest fall scents. An exclusive clutch filled with fragrance samples is available with a $100 purchase in fragrance or cosmetics, at one per person, while supplies last.