Shoppers have a lot to look forward to in November, with Bloomingdale’s set to open in Ala Moana Center’s Ewa Expansion project.
And yes, Zara’s coming, too. The Spanish clothing and accessories retailer, owned by the Inditex Group, is one of the largest international fashion retail companies, known for its sleek international style at moderate price points.
Other brands set to open in the expansion are kama?aina company Island Slipper, Agent Provocateur, Kay Jewelers and Australia activewear brand Lorna Jane Active Living.
On the food front, diners can refresh at Nitrogenie — which uses liquid nitrogen and food ingredients to make its ice creams — Ninja Sushi and Magnolia Bakery, which found fame in New York’s West Village in 1996 and spawned copycat cupcake shops everywhere. Magnolia itself has expanded internationally, from Tokyo and Moscow to Beirut and Dubai.
Vintage prints star in free fashion show
Barrio Vintage will pre?sent a free vintage fashion show, “Psycho-Tropic,” at
9 p.m. Thursday at The Manifest, 32 N. Hotel St. in Chinatown.
The showcase will feature an extensive collection of the boutique’s newly acquired tropical/aloha prints from the 1960s and ’70s, with a psychedelic, neon sunset palette that manages to look modern.
A reception starts at 8 p.m. No cover; must be 21. Call 343-3070 for more information.
‘Saint Laurent’ to screen at Kahala
EuroCinema Hawaii will pre?sent a special screening of the Sony Pictures Classic film “Saint Laurent,” in collaboration with Consolidated Kahala Theatre at 7 p.m. June 19.
The stylish estate-authorized film about iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent stars Gaspard Ulliel in the title role. The French-made film explores Saint Laurent’s life from 1967 to 1976, when the designer was at the peak of his career.
BEAUTY SPOT
Event showcases items for dry skin
Neiman Marcus is hosting its summer beauty event, Camp Gorgeous, through Sunday. Beauty brands will introduce new products to counter the drying effects of the sun and create a radiant summer look. Those who purchase $100 or more in beauty and fragrance products will receive an NM exclusive tote in a choice of two colors, containing beauty samples.
During the event, Le Metier de Beaute will host a master class from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the store’s Mermaid Bar. Global Director Hylton Lea will introduce the company’s CHEM60 Pro-Peel, a blend of salicylic and glycolic acids that removes dead skin cells in as little as a minute, and the GLOW10ai Mask filled with antioxidants, vitamins and hydrators to help refresh parched skin.
Seating is limited. Reserve at 948-7583.
Learn about laser fat removal method
Pali Women’s Health Center is hosting a free informative event at 5:30 p.m. June 18 for those interested in learning how the in-office Smartlipo laser procedure can remove unwanted fat and inches and tighten skin.
The center is at 642 Ulukahiki St. in Kailua. RSVP at 261-6644.
