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Wednesday
Oct132010

introducing manaomakani

it's an unfortunate fact that styles for the lads are few and far between in h|h's dressing room, so i was quite happy to find a note from manaomakani designer jamie makani aldaya in my inbox. a precursory peek at the handful of designs in the newly launched collection was a delightful discovery since the label mixes screenprinted and embroidered native hawaiian motifs on 100% certified organic cotton tees and jackets.

the socially responsible line is made in the usa which altogether is the practically elusive, almost impossible shopping triumph in our household. a win-win-win for the hubby's 808 tee collection, i say!

the design process is a bit more intricate since jamie, who was raised in the bay area and started manaomakani after a 30 year style career, looks to his native hawaiian ancestors for both inspiration and permission. the latter entails returning to the islands to offer chants and a pule (prayer) to the gods and then waiting for a sign before proceeding with each collection. he sought out windswept ka'ena point for the 2010 collection which honors native plants like koa and ohia lehua for their cultural value to the hawaiian people.

koa embellished tee
ohia embellished tee
organic french terry jackets

designs are screenprinted with water-based inks and the embroidered details add an eloquent flourish. price tag ranges from $44 for a tee to $110 for a hoodie (organic french terry = happiness!). for those used to fast fashion prices, it may sound a bit high for basics but remember there is a hidden cost of cheap, throwaway fashion from underpaid labor to a garment's environmental footprint (especially not cool when other countries' citizens must deal with the consequences to quench america's neverending desire for a closetful of disposable bargains).

manaomakani is also committed to the 1% for the planet philosophy and donates 1% of purchases to kahea, the hawaiian-environmental alliance.

a w's line is in the works and, fyi island shopkeepers, jamie is currently on the lookout for local retailers. the full line-up can be shopped online (knock 15% off with the secret code below) while sf readers can scoop up styles at aloha warehouse in japantown.

  • secret code: HAPA15
  • expires: sun, oct 31st

{mahalo jamie!}

Friday
Oct082010

aloha friday scoop

final days to knock 20% off all special orders &/or your favorite in-stock item during pacific home's fall event.

  • when: now to mon, oct 11th
  • where: 420 ward avenue
  • shop hours: mon to sat, 10a to 7p & sun, 10a to 5p

mu'umu'u heaven celebrates the debut of ny artist tony shortway's striking glass paintings to the in-store gallery with live music, tasty sips by josh welch of onopops, and bites cooked up by the always delicious town.

  • when: sat, oct 9th - 4p to 8p
  • where: 767 kailua road, kailua
  • show dates: sat, oct 9th to sun, nov 14th

scoop up screenprinted delights by ccdoodle when designer christy chung stops by split obsession for an afternoon trunk show.

  • when: sat, oct 9th - 1p to 4p
  • where: split obsession, ala moana (second level by neiman marcus)
  • fyi: purchases over $30 will take home a small surprise.

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Friday
Oct012010

aloha friday scoop

this month's first friday highlights taking place around the chinatown arts district:

  • ccdoodle will be among the indie vendors (including lala b and huluwuwu) selling their wares at the bohemian night market setting up at the chinatown courtyard. (5p to 10p; 1126 smith street).
  • chinatown boardroom debuts revenge of the killer ants, part v, edible sustainable mixed media art by otto, aka honolulu's king of cheesecake. (1160 nu'uanu avenue)

spend the day at the queen emma summer palace and scoop up new loveliness from kealopiko while enjoying hawaiian music, keiki fun, and 'ono delights.

  • when: sat, oct 2nd - 9a to 4:30p
  • where: 2931 pali hwy, nu'uanu
  • tix: $6 adults, $1 keiki
  • fyi: parking available at nu'uanu park

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Wednesday
Sep292010

stacia fall/winter 2010

cowl neck tunic

i have been meaning to share peeks of stacia's fall/winter 2010 collection, but when the southland began to sizzle (over 100 degrees here by the beach on monday) all my cozy plans for autumn were pushed to the backburner. a sale announcement from ideeli on this much cooler morning was just the incentive needed to gather up my favorite f/w looks along with the inspired idea to share similar styles available today only at flash sale prices (up to 60% off!).

designer stacy johnson, who grew up in the islands but is now based in los angeles, specializes in effortless ecoknits incorporating bamboo and tencel fibers. perfect for hawaii's tropical climate and mild winters. a few new silhouettes are in the mix featuring warm, earthy palettes including one which found its way into the collection via a watercolor made by one of stacy's keiki.

empire wrap dress
cool cardi
tab cardi
ideeli looks for less

ideeli's sale runs through tomorrow morning (official end time: thu, sep 30th @ 5a 9p hst), however you do need to have an account to access all the deals (here's an invite from me to you if you need one). there are seven styles offered in various colorways with prices starting at $79.

you can find this season's fall/winter looks in stacia's online shop or, when in l.a., inquire about stopping by the studio for some one on one shopping time.

p.s. oahu fans can now scoop up stacia at becca beach (located at the kahala) which became the one and only stockist on island a few months ago. the full stockist list can be found here.

Friday
Sep242010

aloha friday scoop

facebook & twitter friends got the word this a.m. about letarte's surprise one day 20% off storewide sale at the paia boutique so hele over if you live nearby!

kailua readers still have a few more hours to pop into kai and scoop up your favorite wishlist items for 10 to 20% off.

  • when: fri, sep 24th - now to 5p
  • where: 776 kailua road, kailua (above kimo's surf hut)

on saturday, kealopiko is co-hosting an end of summer sale filled with the latest goodness including the new pareu collection.

  • when: sat, sep 25th - 10a to 3p
  • where: bess press warehouse, 3565 harding avenue, kaimuki
  • fyi: parking in the municipal lot across the street

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