Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores
Just in time for gifting season, 11 exciting new boutiques to check out.
Style Trends
Rep Local With The Hawaiian Standard’s Retro-Cool Banners and Flags
Adorn walls with your favorite neighborhoods, surf breaks and more with handmade pieces by The Hawaiian Standard.
FOR Upcycles Hawaiian Quilts Into Eco-Conscious Corsets and Dresses
In the hands of Keely Nakama, tattered Hawaiian quilts are transformed into stunning heritage fashions.
New Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Collection Hiluhilu Brings Us Back to Our Roots
Hiluhilu is a collaboration between Kumu Hula Sonny Ching and local jewelry labels Paradisus and Jason Dow Jewelry.
4 Toys Adults and Kids Can’t Get Enough Of
Adults are purchasing blind boxes and other toys alongside kids. Here’s a closer look at some of the most popular ones.
These Local Bag Lei Are Totes Charming
There’s nothing we love more than a local spin on a global trend. Case in point, Hawai‘i’s answer to the current bag charm obsession: island-inspired adornments for your carryalls.
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.
Best of HONOLULU 2025: Shopping on O‘ahu
These 19 winners deserve a spot on your must-buy list.
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.
Bloom Bloom, Pow! These Flower-Blocked Lei Pack a Punch
Stamen + Style creates bold new looks for lei by mixing and matching different blocks of blooms.
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.
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.
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.
Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023
Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.
Wrap Yourself in Botanical Art With Lola Pilar Hawai‘i’s Luxe Robes
You can now wear photographer Kristen Reyno’s fine art pieces featuring local flora and fauna as kimono-style robes.
Evan Mock’s Wahine Label and Slowtide Debut Playful Beach Gear
The limited-edition collab features fun, retro beach towels and a terry tote bag.
Drop, Baby, Drop With Pua Pepeiao Lei Earrings
Designed to hold fresh flowers, Pua Pepeiao’s reusable earrings let you create mini lei to wear every day.
Get Moving With These New Local Fitness Lines
Check out these three local brands to help you get active in style.
Best of HONOLULU 2024: Shopping on O‘ahu
Where to shop for the best beach bag, houseplants, sun hat, crystals, home accessories, swimwear and more.
June Finds: What’s In This Summer
A new poolside hangout, Island-inspired cakes, seashell sculptures and Hawaiian swimwear to rock in the sun.
Rocket Ahuna Designs New Collection With Waikīkī as His Launch Pad
Rocket Ahuna’s Waikīkī residency inspires a stellar new collection with nods to the neighborhood’s evolution.
Beautiful Winning Lei From the Lei Day Celebration Contest 2024
Hawai‘i’s talented lei makers showed out this May Day with dazzling submissions to the annual lei contest.
Our 5 Favorite Hawai‘i Shops for Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Products
From Kaimukī to Kailua, these are the best spots for scoring sustainable lifestyle, personal care and household items.
