New Year, New Mu‘u at the Museum
Head to Mu‘u at the Museum in your aloha best on Jan. 13, 2024.
Fashion
Celebrate Hawaiian Culture and Dresses at the Mu‘umu‘u Library
The Mu‘umu‘u Library opens with hundreds of styles ready to be borrowed.
Hie Heirlooms of Hawai‘i Shares a Fresh Take on Hawaiian Bracelets
Friends Meleana Estes and Noël Shaw bring back luster to the Hawaiian bracelet tradition with Hie, their new fine jewelry brand.
We Tried It: Gem Studio Jewelry-Making Workshop
Become a silversmith and create a custom piece of jewelry with your chosen gems.
Score Awesome Goods From 11 Hawai‘i Brands in the Help Maui Rise Box
Created to support Maui families affected by the wildfires, it’s jam-packed with fantastic items from top local fashion, home and beauty companies.
Our Top 5 Buys From the Yireh x Mahina Made Pop-Up Shop
Shop bestsellers, special new releases and in-store exclusives from both local brands at their holiday pop-up shop in Kaka‘ako.
Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
Four Hawaiian Goddesses Take the Stage With a Contemporary Twist
Oh My Goddess!, Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first new production in eight years, debuts in September. We got the inside scoop from founder Cheryl Flaharty.
Bon Appé-chic: Finery for Fall Fits
Indulge in fall accessories that offer delicious nods to your favorite Island treats.
12 First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors We Can’t Wait to Shop
Add these Made in Hawai‘i Festival newbies to your can’t-miss list before you shop Aug. 18-20.
Mikinola Opens a Gorgeous New Hawai‘i Kai Boutique
Get the scoop on the shop’s new digs before it opens this weekend.
Best of HONOLULU 2023: The Best Shopping on O‘ahu
From leather handbags to upcycled alohawear to furniture, our roundup of best shopping will add a thing or two to your wishlist.
You Can Now Shop Yireh at the Label’s New Sunny Kaimukī Showroom
Emily Jaime sets up a bright, airy (and shoppable by appointment!) headquarters just a stone’s throw from all your favorite Kaimukī haunts.
Love At Dawn Gives Second Life to Vintage Aloha Shirts and Mu‘umu‘u
Designer Angela Matsuo’s sustainable spin on alohawear reimagines classic Hawai‘i fashions in fresh, unexpected ways.
Native Hawaiian Brand Lexbreezy Hawai‘i Opens a Dreamy Boutique in Ala Moana Center
Alexis Akiona’s first Honolulu location is a tropical wonderland brimming with Ala Moana-exclusive designs.
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.
32 Fabulous Mother’s Day Gifts from Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
May 14 is Mother’s Day! Treat the mommas in your life like the goddesses they are with stylish finds from local designers, artists and boutiques.
Three Native Hawaiian Brands We Love
These local businesses are helping to perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture while drumming up excitement with their ingenuity and authenticity.
Take A Peek Inside Aussie Label Zimmermann’s First Hawai‘i Boutique
The chic new Honolulu store is chock-full of gorgeous spring fashions, sun-ready swimwear and tropical Hawai‘i exclusives.
Fashion Designer and Lei-Maker Meleana Estes Launches A New Book
Exploring the craftsmanship and community of lei culture,"Lei Aloha: Celebrating the Vibrant Flowers and Lei of Hawai‘i" comes out on April 25.
Local Brand Laulima's Designs Feature Lovely Native Flora and Fauna
Helmed by a conservation biologist, the Hilo label’s nature-inspired fashions and home goods are a call to protect endangered native species.
Meet the Hawai‘i Photographer Whose Inclusive Modeling Agency is Changing the Definition of Beauty
Tired of the lack of diversity in the modeling world, Hawai‘i photographer Mel Tjoeng set her sights on changing beauty norms.
Mahina Made–A Local Lifestyle Brand Rooted in Hawaiian Culture
Taking inspiration from her family’s puakenikeni tree, Kailee Freitas turned the fragrant lei flower into a breakout fashion trend.
Kaua‘i’s Coolest and Chicest Shop Here—And So Do We
Located in quaint Kapa‘a, Shipwrecked Kaua‘i is a boutique brimming with coastal-casual fashions, home décor and lifestyle goodies.
