Sponsored Lynne O’Neill checking out the space at the Hawaii Convention Center as the build-out begins. Photo by Alley Corpuz. With days and weeks of preparation, a well choreographed fashion show is supposed to look easy, seamless and natural–and then…
Sponsored South Shore Market opens Friday morning at Ward Village – a new 25,000-square-foot shopping and eating complex on Auahi Street beneath T.J. Maxx. The surf-meets-arts-and-culture marketplace with an urban loft vibe will be home to 18 locally owned shops.…
About three years ago, I was part of a project that supported the opening of the new hospital in West Oahu, and it was then I learned about the huge population boom expected on that side of the island. With…
Friday’s “Hawaii Five-0” Season 7 Sunset on the Beach premiere was like a Waikiki Beach postcard, with idyllic weather from beginning to end. In years past, the beachside premiere has taken place before the show aired on television, but this…
In 1999, I remember leaving the Cinerama theater after seeing “The Blair Witch Project” with some of my classmates thinking, “I’m not sleeping tonight, this freaked me out!” The movie played like a documentary so we seriously thought the found-footage…
Honolulu’s third annual Diner en Blanc participants arrived at the first floor exhibition hall of the Hawaii Convention Center Saturday evening. The location was revealed shortly before the 22 buses transporting more than 1,500 people arrived at the venue. The concept of…
Fiber art, fashion and performance highlighted Tuesday night’s Fibermorphic fashion show at the Honolulu Museum of Art. The show opened Hawaii Craftsmen’s biennial Fiber Hawaii Art Exhibition by commissioning designers and artists to create unique works of wearable art using…
Living in Hawaii, we don’t get to appreciate the full effect of seasonal changes; however, we can still enjoy the fashion trends of the season. This week, Neiman Marcus unveiled their Fall trends and showcased creativity in layering, mixing florals with…
More than 1,500 attendees donning posh white ensembles partied Friday night away for Lux at the Trump’s annual White Party birthday celebration for host Paul Klink. Each year Klink donates a portion of the event proceeds to a charity, and this…
In 2012, Goodwill Hawaii made a bold move to drop its dime store image by revamping into a vintage-glam treasure hunting destination with a large-scale fashion show and shopping event at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Well it worked, Goodwill Goes…
Canine cuteness was everywhere at this month’s Honolulu Night + Market, themed “The Dog Days of Summer” and located at the SALT complex in Kakaako. Event stand-outs included doggy flower crowns by Paiko, body-painting by HennaLove Hawaii and fresh cut…
The Collective, formerly known as the Cut Collective, celebrated their new digs on Friday with a preview party for friends and fashion industry colleagues. It opens to everyone today at Ward Warehouse behind Menchies. We caught up with owners Allison Izu…
Birthday kids Russell Tanoue and Sky Rea. For 19 years, celebrity photographer Russell Tanoue has morphed his birthday celebration into a high-profile benefit event. Saturday night, a portion of the proceeds from the celebration held at M Nightclub went to…
What happens when Barrio Vintage and Roberta Oaks, two longstanding fashion boutiques in downtown Honolulu, collaborate on a new fashion line? You get Psychedelic Swell, a collection that combines upcycled vintage fabric from Barrio Vintage and reconstruction design by Roberta…
Sun-kissed looks, luminous skin, dramatic brows, metallic and blue eye shadows and combo matte and glossy lips: These are some of the hot beauty trends of summer 2016. We rounded up some model friends, asked makeup artists to help them…
Humble. That’s the word that comes to mind when describing Allison Carol Nanea Chu, the newly crowned Miss Hawaii 2016. I’ve known the 22-year-old since she was in high school. Soon after her discovery as a model she was booking…
Olympic fever is here with the kick-off of Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games on Friday night at the Les Murakami baseball stadium. The bullpen was transformed into a swanky party space where guests enjoyed cocktails, hearty bites, and an impressive…
Day 3 of the Amazing Hawaii Comic Con crowd was pretty impressive — aisles were buzzing and many attendees stayed until the very end. The Frolic team made it a point to visit as many panel discussions as we could. It was…
Hidden gems were uncovered at this month’s Honolulu Night + Market block party with lots of food and fashion offerings. Many opted to have breakfast for dinner at the Wild Candy Bacon food booth, and the fashion marketplace was buzzing…
Maoli Arts Month, known as MAMo, celebrated its 10th Wearable Art Show Wednesday night at Hawaii Theatre. Founder Vicky Holt Takamine has fostered a creative movement showcasing Hawaiian design talent, and in recent years has invited other Polynesian artists to…
For those who enjoy luxury brands on a budget, high-end consignment hunts are a thrill. That’s exactly what’s coming with Hawaii Opera Theatre’s highly anticipated Act II – A Fashion Reprise: The pop-up is happening this weekend, and we got…
The Fashion Design and Merchandising Program celebrated 50 years of UH Manoa’s Senior Fashion Shows on Sunday night at Kennedy Theater. More than 500 attendees viewed collections from two seniors, eight juniors and 11 alumni designers including Matt Bruening of…
What happens when an adventurous, free-spirited singer-songwriter decides to update her onstage style? And not just any singer-songwriter, but one of Hawaii’s best. Kimie Miner, who’s toured with Barrington Levy and Anuhea, was just nominated for a pair of Na…
On Saturday, the Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club was the site for OluKai’s soiree to showcase the launch of their new collection. It definitely was reason to celebrate, their new casual footwear collection is now exclusively sold at Nordstrom Ala…
Through their job training programs, Goodwill is known for providing people with employment barriers a hand-up, not a hand-out. Thanks to a hand-up from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and the creative input from the 50|50 Agency, the Goodwill…
The coolest aspects of architecture, engineering and art inspire jewelry designer M33Ms, aka Emiko Miyazawa. Her Mess Before M33Ms exhibit is a fascinating look at pieces with adjustable chain lengths, puzzle-like pendants and swivel rings that can pair with T-shirt…
Illusion backs, cascading silk tulle skirts, Italian ivory lace and body-con silhouettes: designer Galia Lahav’s haute couture bridal and evening gowns starred at a preview of Magnolia White, a Tokyo bridal salon opening April 1 at Hokua Tower. If the…
Angela Pratt, M.D. – Susan G. Komen Hawaii’s 2016 Pink Tie Ball honoree. A sold-out ball with an important message, and fashion show by four “Project Runway” stars: It was a glam finale to a mega week for Susan G.…
The Ewa wing at Ala Moana Center welcomes another luxe retail giant. Nordstrom’s new location opens to the public this Friday, but its gala on Tuesday night brought in 1,200 guests for a VIP preview, with proceeds going to Aloha…
When Valerie Joseph (Valerie Ragaza-Miao) closed her Ala Moana Center boutique, she didn’t have much to say publicly about it — until now. Come to find out, Joseph’s been prepping for a major rebrand, replacing her old bright and trendy…
Last year, fascinated with the facial hair trend that was creating a paradigm shift in male grooming, I wrote about manscaping. Now there are several upscale barber shops in Honolulu, including two locations for Mojo Barbershop and Art of Shaving at…
Orange-red, rose hues, black lace, denim and rich blue tones> Not your typical palette for spring, but still, ensembles showcased at Wednesday’s in-store fashion show at Neiman Marcus were on point. The collection mirrored Pantone’s announcement of not one, but…
What happened over the weekend? Well, if you were on the Windward side at the Koolau Ballrooms, you know that two Hawaii models were selected to represent the U.S. at London’s Top Model Worldwide contest in April. Left to right:…
Finally, a fresh and fun take on what it’s really like to be single. “How to Be Single” follows the lives of four women in various stages of singledom. Recent college graduate Alice, played by Dakota Johnson, breaks up with her…
I’ve known Kini Zamora for almost eight years. The man is super laid back, almost shy. Competing on Lifetime’s fashion design hit “Project Runway” in 2014 was not only about stretching his design muscles but really coming out of his comfort zone to…
Team Captain/football legend Michael Irvin. Photo by Lyle Amine. Team Captain/football legend Jerry Rice. Photo by Lyle Amine. Sunday’s Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium is history now, so you know that team captain Michael Irvin led his players to a…
All fashions Harajuku came out for Friday’s Art After Dark at the Honolulu Museum of Art. Many were worn by eventgoers strutting their best Tokyo street looks; others were on the runway for the night’s Harajuku Station fashion show. Amy…
Photo by Ka’ainoa Fernandez. Warren Moon, Pro Bowl Football Hall of Fame quarterback, will no doubt go down in history for his prolific athletic career, but also for his philanthropy. Moon and a number of NFL notables hit Waikiki Thursday…
Every New Year I like to showcase my favorite upcoming looks in fashion and beauty. I’m not drawn to the look of the moment, but styles that transcend. For instance, last year I collaborated with makeup artist Jonathan Freitas on makeup…
The new swanky indoor/outdoor venue of SKY Waikiki was the perfect place to start off the New Year with style and romance. Tickets were sold out, and although it was crowded, there was ample room on the dance floor and…
Entering Wednesday night’s Wahine basketball Hoopla fundraiser at Hukilau restaurant, you instantly felt like part of the team. There were high-fives, a tunnel of cheers and coach Laura Beeman, who’s led a successful program for the past three years, waiting…
I had never been more aware of the word “so” than at Wednesday’s Kaypee Soh spring 2016 runway presentation at YWCA Laniakea, with so many attendees using the word with puns intended. “Soh amazing, Soh chic, Soh talented.” You get…
The 4th Annual Pinch of Salt for the Holidays got underway Saturday at the new Salt complex in Our Kaka‘ako. This year’s pop-up shopping event featured 21 vendors, including Andy South, Bikini Bird, The Cut Collective and Salt Liko +…
No such thing as a sophomore curse here: HONOLULU Fashion Week’s second year was a success. Backstage energy was intense at this past weekend’s shows, and this fashion geek got to see it all. Working behind the scenes under the…
Photos courtesy of BK Photo Sunday night at the Hawaii Convention Center saw two new royals crowned on the local pageantry circuit. Chelsea Hardin, Miss East Oahu, is the new Miss Hawaii USA, while Joahnnalee Ucol of Maui captured the Miss…
Fern Mallis introduces Lie Sangbong, Kym Ellery, Todd Synder, Yukimi Kawashima (AULA) and Kaypee Soh. The headliner of HONOLULU Fashion Week was without a doubt Saturday night’s Runway to Runway fashion show. With Hawaiian Airlines as the presenting sponsor, the runway show featured national…
On Saturday, HONOLULU Fashion Week featured two runway shows that captured Hawaii’s unique style. The afternoon show at Hawaii Convention Center showcased the contemporary aloha wear of Manuheali`i. In the evening, for the first of two shows, local designers presented…
HONOLULU Fashion Week’s runway lit up in a big way Friday night. Led by renown fashion show producer/director Lynne O’Neill —the team transformed the Hawaii Convention Center into a New York Fashion Week-caliber venue and production. Fern Mallis, who created…
You’ve heard of dinner theater, well, last night Manaola showcased two collections during a VIP dinner and fashion experience at Honolulu Design Center. The first collection featuring contemporary aloha wear incorporated Manaola’s signature ‘ohe kāpala’ hand-stamped, wood technique with patterns…
In4mation grand-opened a 1,138-square-foot store at Ala Moana Center Tuesday night with a live art presentation by Aaron “Angry Woebots” Martin. The 5-foot panda statue, Angry Woebots’ first 3D piece of this size, will be part of the store’s decor. Like In4mation’s…
From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.
