Spring Fashion Feature: 6 Hawai‘i (Role) Models Who Are Making an Impact
They’re bold, beautiful and breaking through barriers.
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Fashion Editor and Stylist for HONOLULU Magazine
As a fashion editor and stylist for HONOLULU Magazine, Stacey Makiya’s work includes conceptualizing, producing and editing fashion editorials. She entered the world of fashion in 2007 as an editor for SMART Magazine, and since then has worked for various local publications, styled fashion shows and commercial models, contributed to local fashion blogs, and most recently assisted in executing the inaugural runway shows for HONOLULU Fashion Week. Her passion for giving back is deeply rooted going back to hanabata days when she would visit senior homes and talk story with the residents, volunteer in soup kitchens and participate in beach cleanups. Stacey is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i’s journalism program and hopes that in two years, her 10-year-old daughter Dilan will apply for Reach the Runway and make her mom prou
They’re bold, beautiful and breaking through barriers.
To be clear, the educators we polled LOVE all the gifts from their students. But coffee mugs are taking over their cabinets—and counters.
Now that he’s modeled in a few big campaigns, he’s proud of his work and the trailblazers before him who paved the path so that minorities, like himself, could share in the spotlight.
Being on a billboard in New York’s Times Square is a huge honor, but being on a billboard in Times Square representing a movement close to your heart and home was beyond incredible for newbie model Amber Abara.
Shaholly Ayers and other models with disabilities are redefining our notions of beauty, and opening doors for different body types in a cutthroat industry.
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.
A sweet mix of leftover spring candies, healthy snacks and locally made goodies will have keiki (and parents) cheering hip, hop, hooray!
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Kiani Souza is a midsize model who fits in perfectly on runways and in fashion campaigns thanks to her curves and fierce angles.
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For those who sleigh all day and get into the spirit(s) at night.
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Bruno Mars has been drippin’ in finesse since he could pop a hip and curl a lip like Elvis.
Take in the bright lights of the city, shop and support local, and get blitz(en)ed with some holiday cocktails.
Aloha Collection bags a sweet spot in Waikīkī, Plantoem plants roots in Kaimukī and Kealopiko mixes comfort and style at a new location on Monsarrat Avenue.
Island boy meets world.
In 1973, Dr. Jack Scaff transformed the Mid-Pacific Road Runners 30K into a marathon, mapping out a route from the south to the east side of the island.
Inspired by BTS’ love of instant ramen, we grabbed from H Mart’s endless selection. Here are our reviews.
Listen to top crooners and an ‘ukulele virtuoso, take the wheel at a ceramic studio and go shopping, locally, for everyone on your Christmas list.
We’re talking monster-size ones that can fit everything and the kitchen sink.
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Work up a sweat or a scare, order spooky sweat treats and dress up your doggo in locally made Halloween gear.
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