Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 28–Sept. 3, 2025
Cheer on the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball team, play at the ‘Ewa Carnival, attend a swimwear fashion show, see a new deep sea exhibit and more.
Shopping & Style
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.
Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Short Stack Hawai‘i opens shop, a gorgeous new floral boutique, the latest Miniso location, J.Crew returns to Hawai‘i and more exciting shopping news.
12 Awesome First-Time Made in Hawai‘i Festival Vendors You Don’t Want to Miss
Trust us, you’ll want to add these new booths to your must-shop list.
Kama‘āina Deals: Shopping Discounts and Promos for Locals
Hawai‘i residents can score awesome kama‘āina deals at these O‘ahu retailers.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Shopping on O‘ahu
These 19 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.
We’re Hooked on Chinatown’s New Leather Goods Store Hook and Hide
The leather specialty boutique not only stocks wallets, belts, bags and lei but also fish leather products.
Beautiful Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘umu‘u for the Museum 2025
Guests dressed to honor the spirit of old Hawai‘i in captivating mu‘umu‘u. Plus, a fashion show by Puamana Crabbe Designs, Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions and TAV Pacific.
Where to Find Forever Lei for Your Home
It’s easily one of our favorite home décor trends of late—creative takes on forever lei, crafted with pua and leaves made of glass, leather and stone.
In the Mood for Lei: Where to Take Lei-Making Classes on O‘ahu
Here’s where to celebrate Lei Day: we’ve rounded up the many places offering intro classes on the Islands’ signature floral craft.
Mu‘umu‘u Moments
The classic Hawai‘i garment feels decidedly fresh again, with local designers dreaming up exciting iterations for all occasions.
Sage Imber Fashions Give Back to the Earth
Yuko Palazzo’s next chapter is all about intentional, conscious design.
Sport Native Hawai‘i Birds as Adorable Hair Clips
A team-up for endemic species awareness by local artist and conservation biologist Ariel Imoto and Danya Weber, founder of Laulima.
Onepa‘a Hawai‘i Turns Industrial Trash into Beachwear Treasure
Using Econyl, a nylonlike fabric regenerated from discarded industrial plastic, Onepa‘a Hawai‘i makes sustainable swimwear and hats.
Sneak Peek: Get a Look Inside Fighting Eel's New Mānoa Store
The local label opens its fifth O‘ahu boutique today, March 7. Here’s what to expect.
Meet the Designer of Active by Teal, the Trendsetting Jumpsuit Brand
Teal Kealohi Salvador’s activewear brand has garnered a cult following among Gen Z fitness fans for its ultra-chic jumpsuits.
Charm Abounds at Kaimukī’s Newest Gift Shop, Small Kine Gift
The boutique stocks giftable artwork, books, homewares, souvenirs and snacks along with playful in-house merch.
Don the Whimsical Botanical Beauties of Nature Metal Works
Designer Tomi Bratland captures leaves, seed pods and blooms in her jewelry pieces.
Bali Meets Japan in This Harmonious Hawai‘i Island Home
Get a look inside the stunning Kohala Coast property and its serene, impeccably restored Zen garden.
New Waiākea x In4mation Collab Supports the Planting of Native Trees
Today’s limited-release capsule of streetwear is just the beginning of the partnership.
Hina’s Treasures Links Up Hawaiian and Local Motifs on Charm Bracelets
Hina’s Treasures wins charm bracelets, hands down, with choices ranging from lei and Hawaiian quilt patterns to tiny photos and shells.
Meet Moke Gabs, the Hawai‘i-Designed Cards Making a Game of Local Phrases
Designed by the team behind Hawaiiverse, this game has you decode gibberish into Hawai‘i-inspired phrases.
Travel-Inspired, Swoon-Worthy Tapestries From Vidaloha Studio
Valentina Autran’s loomed creations pay homage to her Chilean roots.
