THE PARTY Designer Andy South of Project Runway fame welcomed eagerly awaiting family, friends, downtown trendsetters and island fashionistas into her new atelier at the historic King’s Court building. THE PLAYERS Jill Misawa, Karen Birkett, Lacy Matsumoto, Tiare Thomas, Bill Smith, Maria Burke THE SCENE After the heartwarming blessing by the reverend of Kaumakapili Church, the crowd was awestruck by the designer’s sparking studio. Later, guests sipped sumptuous cocktails in the courtyard. Photography by Jonas Maon