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.

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Meet the Local Designer Behind Spring’s Must-Have Statement Earring

There’s no single jewelry piece more impactful than an attention-demanding earring, and Indian Giver designer Margaret Steinmeier’s bold tasseled stunners are turning heads.

The One Bag Style Your Closet Needs, Just in Time for Spring

Fresh silhouettes and fun, unexpected details make the updated straw bag the season’s most sought after accessory.

Jana Lam Transformed This Poolside Cabana into a Dreamy Tropical Retreat

The designer teams up with The Four Seasons Resort at Ko Olina on the ultimate chic escape. #Staycationgoals

Meet the Shopkeepers: We Are Iconic

Shie and Nate Clark on must-have brands, reaching icon status and their shop’s move to a gorgeous new space in Ward.

Kini Zamora Releases New Palaka and Denim Styles and We’re Obsessed

Just what you need to get your 2018 wardrobe in check.

Local Shops Eden in Love and Homecoming Honolulu Now Have New Digs

Two local boutiques sets their sights on expansion.

Best of Honolulu StyleList 2017: Staff Picks

Our staffers’ favorite HONOLULU StyleList stories of 2017.

Best of Honolulu StyleList 2017: Reader Favorites

In case you missed it—the most-read HONOLULU StyleList stories of 2017.

Stylish Gifts for Your Favorite Fellas

Still stuck on what to get the merry gentlemen on your list? From Island-style threads and cool bar gear to cheeky accessories, we hit up our favorite neighborhood shops for present-perfect finds they’re sure to love.

15 Bright and Cheery Gift Ideas Under $50 from Honolulu Boutiques

Stuff so cute you’ll want to keep it all for yourself.

Haku Lei Expert Meleana Estes Shows How to Get Festive with Lush Tropical Blooms

Get ready to swoon.

20 Charming, Locally Designed Greeting Cards to Say Happy Holidays the Island Way

Whimsical illustrations, watercolors and hand-lettering write this way.

Hound & Quail’s New Boutique is Quirkier Than Ever

Get a first look at the fresh setup and all the new goodies. #thatoldnew

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Local Designer Tara Boone

Plus, a sneak peek at the designer’s new Kāhala boutique.

55 Awesome Black Friday 2017 Sales at Local Honolulu Boutiques

Get ready to shop it like it’s hot.

7 Fashion-Inspired Halloween Costumes That a Million Girls Would Kill For

We’re busy people. Halloween always sneaks up on us and we’re left to select from the overplayed sexy maid or creepy Teletubby group costumes. Negative. This year, we conjured up some scary-fierce getups that are easy to assemble and don’t cost more than a Gucci knockoff at Zara.

Kini Zamora Spring/Summer 2018 Fashion Show at ‘Iolani Palace

Hawai‘i designer Kini Zamora thrilled fashion fans with Kini Zamora at the Palace, a glamorous runway show at ‘Iolani Palace on Saturday, October 21.

Get These Curated Allison Izu Fashions Delivered to Your Doorstep

Designer Allison Izu Song launches new Izu Box shopping program.

10 Ways To Layer Like a Local This Fall

Get fall-ready with cozy outerwear from Hawai‘i designers.

10 Cool Things from Ikea’s 2018 Catalogue That Actually Ship Direct to Honolulu

You can now have some of that minimalist Swedish furniture delivered straight to your Honolulu zip code.

6 Ways to Rock Menswear-Inspired Looks This Fall

As we’ve seen this season (ahem, the romp-him), fashion is all about gender equality.

9 Unforgettable Moments from Manaola’s New York Fashion Week Show

Designer Manaola Yap and his team share a behind-the-scenes look at their incredible NYFW 2017 experience.

Hawai‘i Designer Manaola Yap Wows at New York Fashion Week 2017

Manaola Yap made his NYFW debut with a runway show on Sept. 8. Get a look at his gorgeous Kōlani collection here.

Tori Praver Just Released Her Resort ’18 Swimwear Collection and We Want It All

The Maui native just launched a fresh batch of swimmy, sunshine-y goodness to brighten up your swim life.

What We Wore: Saks Fifth Avenue Hawai‘i Issey Miyake Fashion Show

See what guests wore to Saks Fifth Avenue Hawai‘i’s Issey Miyake Pre-Fall/Fall 2017 Fashion Show.

Saks Fifth Avenue Hawai‘i Issey Miyake Pre-Fall and Fall ’17 Fashion Show

Get a sneak peek at which of the iconic label’s pieces the department store will be stocking, eye-popping patterns, rainbow hues and all.

8 Cult Insta Fashions You Need Now (And Where To Buy Them Locally)

We hunted them down so you don’t have to.

7 Cool Things to Buy at the 2017 Made in Hawai‘i Festival

The low-down on what we’ll be stalking.

Get Inspired by Jana Lam’s Rainbow-Hued Home Studio

Just steps from the shore in Niu Valley, the designer has created a home studio as cheery and colorful as her prints.

Your Guide to Shopping at the 2017 Best of Honolulu Festival

Mark your calendars! HONOLULU Magazine’s annual Best of Honolulu Festival is happening this Saturday, Aug. 5, and we’ve got the insider deets on which of your favorite local labels will be there, the new releases they’ll be debuting and festival-exclusive discounts.

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