At 9:30 p.m. I sat at a table outside of Fête restaurant and watched a four-piece band set up on the corner of Hotel Street and Nuʻuanu Avenue on Oʻahu. “This guy comes every weekend,” co-owner of Fête Chuck Bussler said of the drummer. “He shows up with different musicians each time. It’s great.” With […]
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
Here in the Islands, semiformal attire involves buttoning up an aloha shirt. It’s the Hawaiʻi businessman’s unofficial uniform and the go-to look for first birthdays, graduations and holiday parties. Basically, there’s no such thing as owning too many aloha shirts. Although traditionally worn by men, women’s aloha shirts are also in style, making them great
We all wear masks because we care about our families, friends and the future of humankind. And, because our community of incredibly talented designers are ah-maz-iiiing, we now have another way to show off our aloha spirit and support small businesses. Below, find a roundup of masks in exotic hues and extraordinary patterns that proudly
