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Higher Learning: When it comes to the thrill of back-to-school shopping, why should kids get to have all the fun? Take a nostalgic trip back with these grown-up, classroom-inspired takes on supply list staples.

Hot Wheels: Kahuna Creations’ high-tech range of land paddles has been a hit with skaters looking for new ways to carve, and stand-up paddlers wanting to cross-train on their days off.

Short Story: Vintage prints, high waistlines and breathable, oh-so-comfy fabrics—local designers put fresh spins on the ultimate warm-weather staple.

Itsy Bitsy Bikinis: Teeny wahine bikinis wash ashore this summer from local swimsuit designers in Honolulu.

Lucky Numbers: Dale Hope teams up with Lucky Brand Jeans for an Island-inspired collaboration.

Just Your Type: Get a word in art-wise with these letter-perfect typography pieces inspired by surf, sand and sea.

Raising the Steaks: Fire up your backyard barbecues and camping cookouts with these smokin’ hot accessories. Let the flames begin!

Haute Stuff: Proving that the past is never fashionably late, summer’s retro-inspired swimwear and accessories dip into classic ’50s prints and silhouettes.

Into the Sea: Oh, buoy! Summer’s latest wave of breezy, nautical-by-nature accessories will have your abode ship-shape in no time.

All on Board: Whether you’re an easy- or roughrider in the water, there’s a surfboard to match your style among local shop Surf Garage’s latest line-up.

Dog Days of Summer: Unleash Studio’s wag-worthy doghouse is something to bark about.

Sew Young and Talented: Meet the next generation of Hawaii fashion designers—two up-and-coming standouts from the latest crop of graduating college seniors. Plus, a glimpse at their stellar collections.

Creature Comforts: Trade in a regular shaded lamp for an irresistible home accessory from the Honolulu Museum of Art that’s sure to shed some light-heartedness in your child’s bedroom.

Window Shopping: Local fashion designer Andy South unveils new have-to-have handbag line.

Play Ball!: Step up to the plate in fashion finds that take you out to the ballgame in style.

Leather Forecast: Hot accessories ahead.

Spin Cycle: Check out the new Roll 01 city bike from The Bike Shop Hawaii.

Reach for the Sky: Fighting Eel debuts a new keiki line.

Hifi Hotspot: Coop-eration makes style happen.

Take It Outside: Spring’s bright, al fresco accessories set the scene for friend-filled picnics and stylish, backyard bashes.

Sneak Peak: Sig Zane Designs teams up with Vans and Kicks Hawaii for an Island-style collaboration.

Give It a Twirl: New, exciting spring fashions are ripe for the picking, planted by our own batch of seasoned, local designers. Look for friendly florals, dewy pastels and sweetened stripes on breathable, lightweight fabrics.

Talkin' with Tory: From gracing the pages of Vogue to turning heads at New York Fashion Week, globe-strutting Tory Burch is landing everywhere, including Hawaii. Here for the opening of her new Royal Hawaiian Center boutique, the posh proponent of prints opens up about her paradisiacal adventures and the Parisian tunic that started it all.

Eclectic Feel: La Muse boutique makes an artful entrance.