I found this in an box of old photos the other day. I love the little envelope the luggage sticker and Via Mail Mail stickers came in. I don't think they had every been removed, until I scanned them. You can watch a short video about my parents' life in 1950's Hawaii here. You can watch a short video about my friend Brenda Lo's experience as a fashion designer in 1950's Hawaii here. And see photos of her drop-dead gorgeous Cheongsam dresses here.
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I believe this shot is from the 1940s.
You can see a short video about Brenda here.
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Great dress, great shot.
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Most if not all of these dresses are Brenda's.
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Winner's dress by Brenda Lo. Also dress to winner's left.
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Photo credit: Brenda Lo Collection. Click to enlarge.
Contestant #1.
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Contestant #8.
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More cheongsam dresses from a 1950s Narcissus Festival Beauty Contest in Honolulu. Most if not all were designed by Brenda Lo. Click to enlarge.
Photo credit: Brenda Lo Collection