Gear up for summer at the beach or pool with these swimwear pieces that will remind you of Hawaii, wherever you are. Easy Breezy Banks tropic boardshorts. Photo courtesy: Banks Turn up the tropical without going overboard. This Banks boardshort does it by curbing a cliché (palm trees) for its more subtle and modish fronds. […]
Only the most skilled hands know the intricacy required to weave Hawaiʻi’s most precious shells into uniquely Hawaiian jewelry. The highly prized pupu o Niʻihau (Niʻihau shells) can only be found on the shores of The Forbidden Island and require acute patience, as a single strand can take several years to complete. These natural ocean
Need some help selecting one that kamaaina (native-born residents) would choose? Just follow the arrows.
When Jonathan Fong left Hawaii to pursue a degree from Brigham Young University in Utah, he always kept Hawaii close in mind. Though the Kamehameha School alumnus was no longer in his island home, he wanted to see and feel the presence of his island upbringing, even from afar. It was in his professional life
As owner and aesthetician of Paragon Salon in Makawao, Carrie Gebb spent 15 years making people feel beautiful. But a bad case of tendinitis forced her to reevaluate her idea of success and consider another dream she had always hoped to pursue: fashion. She decided to give her loyal clientele another way to be chic
Professional surfer Ezekiel Lau tows around more than just his shortboards while touring with the World Surf League. For one of the best and most promising Hawaiian athletes, simplicity reigns supreme. And, Netflix (lots of Netflix). “I haven’t even unpacked this yet,” pro surfer Ezekiel Lau says as he unzips his Quiksilver dry-bag locker, a tarpaulin
The items our editors, writers, artists and executives are hoping to find under the tree this weekend. 1. Retro posters by Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. “Because I’m in love with his quirky retro surfer style, and the vintage color palette and nostalgia of his work makes me happy.” $21, nickkuchar.com — TRACY CHAN, associate
Missing the blue oceans and golden beaches of Hawaii? Here are a few beautiful reminders. Gift a loved one (or yourself) one of these island-made pieces featuring beautiful, natural ocean treasures. 1. Sunrise shell earrings, $170; Noelani, noelanihawaii.com. 2. Sunrise shell and gold necklace, from $55; Maimoda Jewelry, maimodajewelry.com. 3. Three puka-shell bangle; $58; Kiele,
Rethink familiar designer stores in favor of these curated, quality boutiques that prove Hawaii really is a shopper’s paradise. You’ll leave with unique, sophisticated pieces for your home, office and wardrobe, guaranteed. For the home Escape into Hunter-Gatherer in Kilauea on Kauai and you’ve opened a treasure trove of curated furnishings—retro drop lights, monkeypod coffee
Taylor Okata, stylist and creative director. New York-based stylist Taylor Okata (@tayzdayz) has worked on fashion and editorial campaigns for pretty much everything—from Adidas to Apple and Complex to Self Magazine. When he manages to get away from the city for his home tropics, the tastemakers keeps his eyes peeled for great local design and always maganes to
1. Bottle openers that will be the talk of the paina (party) These shaka and opihi shell bottle openers from Mau House by Andrew Mau that I saw at this year’s Honolulu Fashion Week are fantastic. Not that I drink a lot, but these are creatively designed, made of solid bronze, and feel like they’ll last
Perennial aloha shirt favorite Reyn Spooner has been in the fashion game for a while. A long while, actually; six decades to be exact. This year marks its 60th anniversary and to commemorate its endurance in the ever-changing fashion scene the label put on a runway show at Honolulu Fashion Week highlighting pivotal points in its design
