Brie Thalmann
Home & Style Editor of HONOLULU Magazine
Born and raised on O‘ahu, wardrobe stylist and writer Brie Thalmann has logged more than a decade of experience in the local fashion industry. Currently the home & style editor of HONOLULU Magazine, Brie oversees the brand’s home- and style-focused editorial content. A day at her post includes everything from styling photo shoots and editing articles to meeting with designers, photographers and boutique owners. Brie holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising from UH Mānoa. Her previous stints include full-time and contributing positions at Hawai‘i Woman Magazine, Ala Moana Magazine and Smart Magazine.
Articles
HONOLULU Magazine Gets a Behind-the-Scenes Look at New York Fashion Week
Fashion editor Brie Thalmann shares an inside scoop from New York Fashion Week.
Stay Trendy With These 8 Minimal-Meets-Metallic Fashion Pieces
Master the runway’s metallic trend.
Take the Plunge with Eight Stylish Iridescent Accessories
Swim Fan: Iridescent accessories shine bright this summer.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Fun and Fitness
The 15 editorial and reader picks for the hottest entertainment and best fitness favorites from our Best of Honolulu 2014 issue.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Services
The 30 editorial and reader picks for the most helpful services from our Best of Honolulu 2014 issue.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Shopping
EDITORS’ PICKS Best Place To Find Locally Designed Swimsuits Known for its well-rounded collection of swimsuits and bikinis, Rebecca Beach tightly focuses on stocking local designers. Browse through its tropical-color-coded racks and find every shape imaginable from sexy Letarte monokinis…
Best of Honolulu 2014
Discover all Best of Honolulu’s winners, both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2014: Food
EDITORS’ PICKS Best Uni Pasta Ocean’s butter melting into hot pasta, its creamy brininess coating every strand—uni pasta is luxe comfort food defined, what you eat when you’re wearing sweatpants and a pearl necklace. Except you might want to leave…
Meet the Shopkeepers of LIMB in Kakaako
Meet Ian Eichelberger and Jacqueline Davey, owners of LIMB, the Kakaako store slash art gallery that’s tiny in size but big on style.
Must-Have Summer 2014 Accessories for Fun in the Hawaiian Sun
Opt for warm-weather must-haves inspired by days of fun in the sun.
Tie the Knot in Style with Misa Jewelry's New Bridal Collection
Put a ring on it.
New Store: Hawaii’s First REDValentino
REDValentino opened its doors at Ala Moana Center June 4.
Meet The Cut Collective Hawaii
The stylish trio that’s moving local fashion forward.
How to Brighten Tabletops for Spring
Friends and family will smile when seated at a spring table full of poppy colors and sleek shapes.
H&M Waikiki’s Local Link: Rebecca Wong
Since joining H&M’s retail team in 2006, local girl Rebecca Wong has been making strides. She’s now the regional expansion administrator for the company’s West division and was recently in Hawaii to help set up H&M’s first Hawaii store.
Hawaii Designer Q&A: Jason Dow
Local goldsmith and fine jeweler Jason Dow sheds some light on his stunning new Prakāśa Collection.
Fashion Trend: Mosaic Patterns
Give your wardrobe a spring break with richly colored mosaic-inspired pieces.
Monster Attraction: Luxury Accessories Made From Exotic Animal Skin
Coming to a closet near you—fresh takes on spring’s blockbuster, exotic-skin trend starring Godzilla-inspired snake and croc finishes.
Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Made in Hawaii
Island designers took to the sea this spring, with a treasure trove of whimsical, ocean-inspired trinkets and charms.
Luxury Accessories Made From Exotic Animal Skin
Coming to a closet near you—fresh takes on spring’s blockbuster exotic skin trend starring Godzilla-inspired snake and croc finishes.
Hawaii Designer Spotlight: Jason Dow
All of Hawaii designer Jason Dow’s pieces are crafted from start to finish in his Kaimuki studio.
Spring Fashion: Get High On Sheer Looks
This spring, it’s no gusts, no glory. Dare to be diaphanous in floaty frocks, windswept cover-ups and strategically placed sheer panels.
Fashion Trend: Stacked Rings
The staggered ring trend can be tricky to handle. Get it right by alternating dainty mid rings with chunky statement styles and edgy, chain-linked bands.
Hawaii Designer's Gown Inspired by 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Romance is in the air this season as designers send one airy confection after another floating down spring 2014’s runways.
Fashion Trend: Top 5 Moto Jackets
For a polished take on this season’s punk trend, slip on a rider-inspired moto jacket.
Lily Lotus Clothing Debuts New Yoga Inspired Activewear Collection
Keeping your New Year’s fitness resolutions will be less of a stretch this year, thanks to Lily Lotus’ latest active wear range, debuting as a part of the brand’s new Spring 2014 Mermaid Dreams collection.
Meet the Shopkeeper: GINGER13
Q&A with Local designer Cindy Yokoyama of GINGER13.
Fashion Accessories: Exotic Leather Is In
Explore winter’s wild side with striking, safari-inspired patterns, richly textured finishes and luxe skins.
6 of Fashion Designer Ari Southiphong's Favorite Hawaii Spots
Project Runway star designer takes a moment to share a few of her go-to local spots.
8 Holiday Gift Ideas from Hawaii's Shopkeepers
We tasked a few of our favorite shop owners with digging through their stocks (and checking them twice!). And boy, did they deliver, offering up fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list, naughty and nice.
Winter's Hottest Trend: Bold Sunglasses
Tune in to winter’s biggest accessory trend–bold statement sunglasses that seamlessly blend retro silhouettes with notice-me-now details.
Project Runway finalist Ari Southiphong debuts new Andy South collection at Hawaii Fashion Month
Ari Southiphong's new Andy South collection for Neiman Marcus debuts this month at an in-store trunk show on the 18th.
Hawaii Fashion Month showcases designs from two UH graduates
Meet two 2013 graduates from the UH Apparel Product Design and Merchandising Program who will be showcasing their unique designs this month.
8 Favorite Fashions from Hawaii Fashion Month
Fresh finds from Hawaii Fashion Month.
Designer Q&A: Bliss Lau
On a recent visit home, the Punahou and Parsons graduate filled us in on her current obsessions, favorite local designers and go-to Island spots.
Accessory Report: Objects of Desire
Fall's lust-worthy statement accessories will leave you haute and bothered at every turn.
Fall Fashion: Pattern Theory
Off-the-wall prints unite this fall in dare-to-be-different yet wearable looks. Boyish houndstooth, fierce leopard and dramatic digitals are ready to stand together and be recognized.
Colorful New Hawaii Jewelry for Summer
Up your wardrobe's cool quotient with summer's melt-worthy mix of local jewelry, done in delectable creamsicle and sorbet hues.
A New Way to Carry Your Surfboard
A rad new way to get your board to the beach.