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.
Local Brands & Boutiques
Shop Dreamy Home Décor at the New Woven by Shaolin Boutique
Interior designer Shaolin Low brings together chic homewares, curated furniture options and accessible design services in Kailua.
Kāko‘o Maui: Shop Online to Support These Maui Boutiques
Maui’s locally owned shops are brimming with great finds from Hawai‘i designers, artists and makers and could use your kōkua right now.
Support Our Neighbor Island ‘Ohana While You Shop the Kōkua Maui Online Auction
Now through Sept. 15, shop with a purpose and place your bids on items from favorite Island designers. All net proceeds will benefit the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.
These Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques Are Donating 100% of Proceeds to Maui’s Recovery
Shop local and support the Maui community on their road to recovery after the wildfire disaster.
O‘ahu Pop-Up Market Guide: Where and When to Find Them
Ready, set, shop—support local by shopping at these O‘ahu pop-up markets held every month.
You Can Drop Maui Donation Items At These O‘ahu Stores
If you can’t make it to one of the main donation centers, bring your items to one of these neighborhood shops.
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.
Your Insider Guide to the 29th Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The upcoming festival is slated to be the biggest yet with nearly 450 vendors selling everything from Hawaiiana to food, jewelry and more.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Kimié Miner
The music powerhouse gives us the scoops, from her go-to karaoke song and stint as a morning news anchor to the inspiring way she gives back.
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.
Hawai‘i Walls 2023: Learn the Story Behind Artist Jana Lam’s Tropical Dreamscape
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her whimsical mural and the cool new accessory collection that inspired it.
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.
5 LGBTQIA+ Books to Celebrate Pride Month
With June being National Pride Month, here are our novel and poetry picks from LGBTQIA+ authors about gender-diverse experiences.
20 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts from Hawai‘i Shops and Designers
Father’s Day is on June 18. Tip your dad cap to the father figures in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.
Asian American Pacific Islander Month: 5 Books to Broaden Your Horizons
Explore these titles from AAPI writers and editors and meet the author of Midnight in Broad Daylight at da Shop on Saturday, May 13.
9 Unique Local Treats and Gifts to Thank Our Teachers
Support local and show appreciation for our school teachers with these sweet surprises during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8–12.
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.
It's Earth Month: Here’s Where to Get Cool Eco-Products on O‘ahu
From Kaimukī to Kapolei, check out our favorite O‘ahu eco-stores for scooping up sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite O‘ahu Hotels for Staycations
Feel like escaping, but don’t want to wander too far? Just in time for spring break, the HONOLULU team spills its favorite O’ahu staycation spots.
Is the New Wayfinder Waikīkī Hotel Your Next Staycation Spot?
We're loving its retro tropical aesthetic, charming cafe-bar and dreamy saltwater pool just minutes from the beach.
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