Mu‘umu‘u Moments
The classic Hawai‘i garment feels decidedly fresh again, with local designers dreaming up exciting iterations for all occasions.
Fashion Feature
She’s a Force
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we turned to five leading wāhine to bring the latest in local spring fashions to life.
Bon Appé-chic: Finery for Fall Fits
Indulge in fall accessories that offer delicious nods to your favorite Island treats.
3 New Local Hawai‘i Swimwear Brands to Sizzle in This Summer
Hit the beach in fresh releases from Native Hawaiian designers and eco-friendly swimsuit lines.
Hawai‘i Finally Has a Maison Margiela Store
The luxury brand has opened a sleek 1,300-square-foot space at Ala Moana Center.
The Designer: Miho Aoki Fichefeux
Once a New York fashion star, the designer has found solace on the slopes of Kona’s Hualālai volcano.
Awesome Custom-Made Hats By Illikoi Goods
Owner Anthony Duong creates stylish and unique bucket hats, caps and more.
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.
Spring Fashion Feature: 6 Hawai‘i (Role) Models Who Are Making an Impact
They’re bold, beautiful and breaking through barriers.
Spring Fashion Feature: Guamanian Model Brandon Espiritu Praises Models of Color
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.
Spring Fashion Feature: Local Multicultural Model Amber Abara Is the Face of #StopAsianHate
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.
Spring Fashion Feature: After Years of Modeling Shaholly Ayers Steps Into A New Role Advocating For Amputees
Shaholly Ayers and other models with disabilities are redefining our notions of beauty, and opening doors for different body types in a cutthroat industry.
Spring Fashion Feature: Proud Hawaiian Model Mahina Florence Inspires Murals
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.
Spring Fashion Feature: Model and Tennis Coach Jared Carstenn’s Distinguished Look
Age is nothing but a number right now in modeling, and mature gents like Jared Carstenn are hot commodities.
Spring Fashion Feature: Meet Curvy Catwalk Model Kiani Souza from Kaua‘i
Kiani Souza is a midsize model who fits in perfectly on runways and in fashion campaigns thanks to her curves and fierce angles.
Fashion Feature: Elevate Your Fall Ensembles with Eye-Catching Textures
Embellished knits, intricate crochets and feel-good wools. All the fall feels.
Fashion Feature: Party For One, Please! 4 Cocktail Dresses to Wear At Home
Hey sole sister, get off the sofa and ditch the sweats. This season is all about getting dressed up in fabulous frocks while eating cake and dancing like no one is watching—well, maybe a zebra.
Fall Fashion: 5 Local Hawai‘i Artists, Designers and Business Owners Wear the Newest Trends
This year, the fashion world is focusing on stories of hope, happiness and the return of bubble hems. Following the feel-good trend, we feature five amazing creatives—in the season’s best styles—who share what joy looks like on them.
Fashion Feature: Tropical Flora Isn’t the Only Thing Blossoming Right Now
Poppy hues, sleek suiting and cutting-edge accessories will soon be everywhere.
Fashion Feature: Your Dream Fall Wardrobe Starts Here
Take a page from this season’s runways and cozy up to bookish blazers, romantic flourishes and lapidary hues.
7 Rustic-Meets-Romantic Looks for Fall
The west is calling this fall with rustic-meets-romantic spins on prairie florals, cowgirl fringe and rugged outerwear, even equestrian accessories, all gussied up with the season’s rich textures and romantic jewel hues.
How 7 Local Talents are Moving Hawai‘i’s Fashion Industry Forward
Dale Hope, Sig and Kūha‘o Zane, Lynne Hanzawa O’Neill, Ari Southiphong, Rona Bennett and Lan Chung talk about the past, present and future of Hawai‘i’s fashion industry.
