The models take a bow at the end of the show.
Darlene Kuba models for Tierra Mura.
Madeleine Eguchi and Brandon Ito model for Hide & Squeak Kids.
From left: Emcees David Ono and Helen Ota; designers Tammy-jo Henrotin of Hide & Squeak Kids, Rob Tsuyuki of Shoyu Drip, and Nancy Hayata of Tierra Murra.
“Imagine: Giving Back for 65 Years” was the theme of So-Phis’ 65th annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Boutique, held April 12 at the Anaheim Hilton.
Proceeds go to various Japanese American community organizations. So-Phis, a philanthropic women’s organization, was established 67 years ago but lost two years of raising funds through the fashion show due to COVID restrictions.
The emcees were ABC 7 news anchor David Ono and Helen Ota of the Grateful Crane Ensemble. Ota and Keiko Kawashima also performed John Lennon’s “Imagine” and other songs.
Drumming by OCO Kibou Taiko opened the program.
Community volunteers of all ages, including former Nisei Week Court members, modeled fashions by Hide & Squeak Kids, Tierra Murra, Shoyu Drip and Tadashi Shoji.
The models: Jordan Eguchi, Kaitlyn Chu, Matt Asami, Madeleine Eguchi, Joanne Cordeiro, Brandon Ito, Mia Ishihara, Allison Desfor, Eric Komatsu, Alba James, Morgan Gee, Mitch Maki, River James, Jill Igarashi, Nori Nishida, Kenzie Kamiyama, Beverly Ito, David Yamahata, Tatum Kato, Darlene Kuba, Emmie Magdalena, Alison Okuno, Evie Magdalena, LIndsey Okuno, Kaleah McClurg, Kaia Ono, Jaclyn Takayama, Amy Yoshinaga.
Sponsors included U.S. Bank, OCO Club, Keiro, Origen, Tanaka Farms, Elaine Eddow, Health Care Cost Solutions, Ito Farms, Upper Crust Enterprises and Zentoku Foundation.
Lunch was prepared by Executive Banquet Chef Elvis Gonzales, Sous Chef Hans Van Den Broek and Executive Pastry Chef Raymond Esquerra.
The boutique, which was open to the public and featured more than 40 vendors, featured fashion, crafts, textiles, jewelry and more.
