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.
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How Cool! Locally Designed Keiki Finds for Littles and Up
We can’t get enough of these creative accessories, toys and home goods with uniquely Hawai‘i touches.
Your Insider Guide to the 31st Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 31st annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns on Aug. 15–17. Here’s what you should know before you go.
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.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Beauty & Self-Care on O‘ahu
Indulge in beauty and self-care products and services like the best cooling wipes, brow styling, chiropractic treatments and more.
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.
A Former Sushi Chef Sells and Sharpens Knives at Aframes Tokyo in Kalihi
Revisiting that time we found an off-the-beaten-path stall selling top-line handmade knives and everyday knives at City Square’s open market.
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.
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.
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.
Harbors Vintage Community Grows With Small Space Studios and Creative Cubes
Harbors Vintage is much more than a streetwear shop, now hosting other vintage retailers alongside local makers.
Shop Local: Where to Find Vintage and Secondhand Mu‘umu‘u on O‘ahu
January is Mu‘umu‘u Month in Hawai‘i! From Princess Ka‘iulani and Bete Inc. to Manuheali‘i and Mamo Howell, here’s where to shop for vintage and secondhand mu‘u.
HONOLULU Magazine Team’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Crowd-pleasers under $100 from some of our favorite local businesses.
Shop Local: Where to Buy Hawai‘i-Designed Golf Apparel
From O‘ahu Golf Apparel and Salvage Public to Fighting Eel, here’s where to get cool men’s and women’s golf apparel by Hawai‘i brands.
Shop Local: Where to Buy Hawai‘i-Designed Activewear
From Stone and Active by Teal to Love Fitness Apparel, here’s where to get stylish activewear by Hawai‘i-based and Native Hawaiian designers.
Your Insider Guide to the Ho‘omau Market
Kick off your holiday shopping at the largest Ho‘omau Market to date, happening Nov. 9–10. Here’s what you need to know.
Fighting Eel Celebrates 20 Years with a New Store
Designer Lan Chung spills on what to expect from Fighting Eel’s newest O‘ahu location.
Sneak Peek: Get an Early Look at the New Target Waikīkī
Scope out the store before the grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 27.
