Brie Thalmann

Managing Fashion 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 managing fashion editor of HONOLULU Magazine and editor of the publication’s ancillary magazine shopping Honolulu SHOPS, Brie oversees the brand’s fashion-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.

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Cool Sustainable Finds at Kim and Jack Johnson’s Kōkua General Store

Once a pop-up shop, this beachy Hale‘iwa eco-boutique is now open full time and brimming with stylish, environmentally friendly goods.

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Exciting Mu‘umu‘u Month Events Happening in Honolulu

From shopping pop-ups and a vintage fashion show to a mu‘umu‘u repair class, get in on the fun celebrations and activities still to come this January.

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Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023

Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.

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Get Fit in the New Year with These Stylish Hawai‘i Activewear Brands

New year, new fire workout apparel.

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Carissa Moore’s Cool New Home Décor Collab is All About Aloha

The surfing champ tells us about her collaboration with CocoNene and artist Frankie Frank on a stylin', limited-edition collection for a good cause.

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Ice Palace Hawai‘i Reopens with New Hours and a Refreshed Interior

After being closed for nearly three years, skaters can finally hit the ice once again.

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10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits

There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.

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First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store

Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.

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Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops

Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.

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We Tried It: Breathwork – Connected Conscious Breathing

Three HONOLULU staffers visited Yoga Room Hawai‘i last weekend to “breathe in, breathe out.” It was much heavier and more enlightening than we imagined.

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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 1–7

Take in the Honolulu City Lights, shop an eco-friendly holiday market and listen to Yo-Yo Ma under the stars.

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“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu

Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.

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Festive Holiday Cards and Gift Wrap from Wrappily, Lauren Roth, Hontas Higa and More

Send season’s greetings and deck out your gifts the Hawai‘i way with cheery island-inspired designs.

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Sunny Up Your Outfits with Lola Pilar’s New Tropical Hats and Totes

Plus, a gorgeous new collection of photo prints from designer-photographer Kristen Reyno.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Oh, Coconut Tree!

Have yourself a tropical little Christmas with island motifs and cheery, punchy hues.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Oh, What Fun!

Joyful and whimsical finds that delight for $100 or less.

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The Coolest Spots on O‘ahu for Scenic Holiday and Instagram Shots

Professional photographers share 12 great backdrops, because your same-old staircase is so last year.

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Hawai‘i Finally Has a Maison Margiela Store

The luxury brand has opened a sleek 1,300-square-foot space at Ala Moana Center.

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival with 400 Local Vendors

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at the annual Honolulu event, now at Ala Moana Center, featuring a wonderland of clothes, jewelry, accessories and food.

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Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Shopping Markets on O‘ahu

Mark your calendar for these pop-ups and get ready to shop small!

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Peek Inside Aloha Kira, Kailua’s New Joy-Filled Boutique

If happy-happy, joy-joy were a store, this would be it.

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The Designer: Miho Aoki Fichefeux

Once a New York fashion star, she has found solace on the slopes of Kona’s Hualālai volcano.

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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files

We dug into our archives to look back at haute tropical fashion of the 1940s, Honolulu Stadium in Mō‘ili‘ili and more.

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Need a Halloween Costume? Here Are Local Kine, Last-Minute DIY Ideas

Oct. 31 is creeping up, so our HONOLULU crew came up with some cool, crazy and creative costume ideas that are easy to jam out.

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Sneak Peek: Broome Street General Store Opens its First Honolulu Location

Get a look at the popular L.A. boutique’s new treasure-filled outpost.

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Stylish Hawai‘i Instagram Accounts to Follow Now

From photo shoots at exciting locales and the latest fashion and beauty trends, these local Instagram accounts will add tons of cool content to your feed.

Ready for Takeoff: Tropical, Hawai‘i-Inspired Luggage from Lei‘ohu Designs

Vacay in style with the Hilo label’s gorgeous lei, shell and flower patterns.

Acacia Has A Cool New Collab with Gossip Girl Star Evan Mock

Get the scoop on all the hot sellers and the Hawai‘i tie that brought the designers together.

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We’re Obsessed: LexBreezy Hawai‘i’s By the Shore Collection is Pure Sunshine in Your Closet

And did we mention, it’s chock-full of gorgeous swimwear?

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Meet Ovryn Design, Your New Favorite Hawai‘i Furniture Line

Shop the brand in person this weekend at its Sig on Smith pop-up.

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Spotted: Shie Clark, the Curator of Chic

Meet the womenswear buyer obsessed with oversized button-downs, cool indie brands and hunting down the wardrobe of your dreams.

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Tiare Hawai‘i Is Making Ultra-Cute Dresses from Pineapple, Banana and Eucalyptus

We talk with designer Jane Hoskins about the groundbreaking techniques she’s using to take the North Shore label green.

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Five Fab Fall Accessories

Top luxe brands are keeping us on our toes (albeit, furry ones) with captivating collections that are wild, slick and brilliant.

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Style Scoop: These Are the Trendiest Houseplants in Honolulu

We chat with the crew at Kaka‘ako’s newest plant shop, Mari’s Urban Garden, about plant therapy, the best low-maintenance plants and its ultra-rare $1,500 monstera.

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Sneak Peek: Honolulu Has Its First Reformation Boutique

The new Ala Moana shop is brimming with the eco-friendly brand's most-popular styles, plus a breezy collection tailor-made for Hawai‘i dressing.

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Best Dressed: Jonah Dela Cruz, the Vintage Mix Master

Meet the aloha shirt-loving hairstylist who counts Duke Kahanamoku, Uncle George Na‘ope and the Rap’s Hawai‘i characters, including Auntie Marialani, among his style influences.

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Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu

These 21 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.

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Best of HONOLULU 2022: The Best Services on O‘ahu

Take a class, sing your heart out onstage or get your hair done at our 84 top picks chosen by readers and editors.

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Best of HONOLULU 2022

From best Korean fried chicken to banh mi, the best way to get into pickleball to best beach blanket, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.

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First Look: Take a Peek Inside Kailua’s Dreamy New Gillia Boutique

Now you can shop Hawai‘i designer Saori Santos’ gorgeous summer-ready fashions in person.