step away from the mall

just a quick post to let you know about urban pacific which is being held at next door tomorrow. it's a mashup of indie style bazaar & fashion show and is a great way to see what's new with local designers.

there are a few other things taking place to coincide with the event like second saturday and fresh f.a.c.e. of nu'uanu where hawaii's version of project runway is set to face the judges. and don't forget to stop by fighting eel's showroom from 2 to 6pm to check out their fall collection. 

happy birthday tori richard!

sahara festival + monstera

if you loved the retro aloha shirt mentioned in yesterday's post about the hawaii international film festival then it's time to get to know tori richard. the venerable hawaii fashion house, a favorite of island jet setters, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with the release of tori richard: the first fifty years, a history of how the company got its start with a delightful retrospective of vintage designs.

preconceived notions of what embodies aloha wear are in for a sweet surprise when you take a look at the newest collection. tori richard's roots are in textile design (14,000 prints and counting) which has always been the foundation for their signature cosmopolitan style that has been worn on islands all around the world.

in hawaii, stop by the tori richard shops at ala moana, the hilton hawaiian village, hyatt regency, or the shops at wailea on maui. the line is also stocked in the resort department at luxury retailers neiman marcus, saks, and bergdorf goodman.

lily lotus lifestyle

ripple dye + kuan yin

looks like lily lotus is expanding their line and taking their serene yoga style beyond the mat. now you can slip into your oh-so-comfy lifestyle gear to kick it around town and avoid the guilt trip when you never make it to the gym.

online shopping isn't available yet but lily lotus can be found at yoga studios around the islands as well as at a few spots on the mainland & in japan.

oaks hawaii fall/winter 2006

woo hoo. there are a lot of cute designs to look forward to in the fall/winter collection for oaks hawaii. i'm all over the stripe patch tee (love the peace sign and the not quite half sleeves) and have started to wonder if it is possible to covet all the tops in the new collection?

mo hoodie

i am particularly fond of the mo hoodie which would hit a nice balance on cooler autumn days when it's a bit too warm for a long sleeve but your arms will freeze if they are too exposed. the detail on the cuff is simply lovely. and don't forget to take a peek at the latest fabulous boho deconstructed skirts that oaks is known for (and featured earlier this summer).

olukai fall 2006

w's hiapo

olukai made a lot of new fans when i first wrote about their slippers a few months ago and now there are more styles to covet with their recently introduced fall collection (hint: there are a lot more choices for the ladies now). and if you're feeling lucky, sign up for their mailing list for a chance to win the rabbit kekai special edition.

m's kekai

you can also now find retailers stocking olukai listed on their website or order online via zappos and receive free shipping both ways!