Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 5, 1 May 1988 — Hawaii Gitano Finalist Thrilled by Experience [ARTICLE]

Hawaii Gitano Finalist Thrilled by Experience

A 17-year-old junior at the University Laboratory School, more commonly referred to as University High School, returned recently from New York City from a round of seminars on fashion, makeup and nutrition and participation in the 1988 Gitano Ball Collection. The trip was made possible because Brook Antoinette Mahealani Lee, daughter of Mrs. Antoinette Lee and the late Benson W. K. Lee of Pearl City, was one of only 10 finalists selected in the Gitano model nationwide search. Gitano, a leading sportwear manufacturer, launched its second nationwide search in early January, offering girls age 14-18 a $10,000 modeling contract ānd the opportunity to model professionally for Gitano fashions.

While in New York, Brook also did a professional photography shoot, attended a Broadway show, took a trip to the Statue of Liberty and did do some shopping. She also appeared before fashion media and retailers during Fashion Press Week. It was an exciting experience for this young Hawaiian beauty who was thrilled by all the exposure.