This story is part of our Meet the Makers feature, which was published in our Fall 2023 issue. In Hawai‘i, we always try to support local. Whether we’re buying produce from the nearby farmers markets or shopping at the mom-and-pop boutique down the street, it means a lot for us to give back to our Island […]
Aloha shirts never go out of style—but they have gotten an upgrade lately, thanks to innovative local designers who have modernized the Island staple. Read More: Shop These 5 Sophisticated Aloha Shirt Brands 1. Kealopiko The trio behind Kealopiko put a lot of time and effort into its apparel, from screenprinting small batches by hand to
Spring Break is over and summer isn’t here yet. So we’re all daydreaming about that Hawaiʻi vacation. (Yes, we daydream about the Islands, too.) There’s one way we can bring the Islands to us—shopping! We rounded up some of our favorite Hawaiʻi products right now, from comfy blankets in tropical prints to lilikoʻi butter that’s
Who doesn’t love food? So give the gift that anyone—but especially those foodies on your list—will cherish. Or at least eat. 1. Kōloa Kaua’i Cacao Rum, Kōloa Rum Co. Photo: Courtesy of Big Island Candies The Hilo-based company recently released new locally inspired treats, including a dark chocolate-covered coffee brownie, piña colada shortbread cookies and coconut
When three friends launched Kealopiko in 2006, creating unique T-shirt designs that showcased Hawaii’s diverse ecology and native culture—not just your typical Hawaii imagery of palm trees and hula dancers—it was a refreshing change from the usual aloha ware. They went from screenprinting small batches of shirts to full-scale production, some of it done in
