final boarding: sig zane x ito

. . . pop-up by interisland terminal . . .

hopefully, you are one of the lucky locals who met the sig zane 'ohana during their weeklong waikiki appearance talking story about how art, design, travel and the islands combine to influence the family of makers. if you call oahu home, the interisland travelwrights pop-up shop closes on sunday and with it your chance to scoop up limited edition offerings and other goodness (hello kites!) by the hilo label.

although distance is keeping me away (alas!), the story behind the ponoholo print debuting at ito makes me hopeful that it will become a permanent part of the collection. the starry skies that guided the native hawaiians during their navigations across the pacific are intertwined with a woven motif representing the ties that bind . . . from the canoes on which those long ago journeys were made to the connection of the zane 'ohana to their hometown.

happily, the interweb is filled with ito peeks so i gathered up a few to tempt you down to waikiki this weekend!

ito tee

hilo one duffle

ponoholo printing process

i love how screenprinting transforms a plain piece of fabric, and was delighted to discover interisland terminal posted a fascinating peek of the made in hawaii production process.

tonight, find out what sparked the creation of kuhao's art installation (6p to 8p), and remember a portion of sales from the ponoholo design benefit interisland terminal!

• when: now to sun, jun 12th
• where: waikiki parc hotel, 2233 helumoa road
• pop-up shop hours: daily, 11a to 7p
• fyi: free validated parking at hotel (valet only)

{photo credit: 1/2 - sig zane + 3/interisland terminal}

and the winner is . . .

anna of honolulu who will be wrapping herself up in organik goodness this summer!

mahalo to all my mateys who took a moment to try their luck and say hello. while there was only one goody bag to share, our friends at organik have lots of eco-friendly style to tempt you in their sirens & sailors collection filled with stripes and nautical themed designs along with new additions to the line's upcycled coffee sack carryalls. hooray for organic cotton, recycled poly (spun from recycled plastic bottles), and silky bamboo threads . . . all made in the u.s.a.

join me on deck for few summertime favorites after the jump!

skipperette

scuba * captain wheel

nautical flag

yoga bag * honu pack

if the looks you covet are missing in the online shop, bring your wishlist to your neighborhood stockist who, if you ask nicely, may be able to special order summer 2011 merch for you.

and, east coast readers will have a chance to meet organik's skippers when they sail up the atlantic later this summer (details soon in the aloha friday scoop).

happy congratulations anna!

{many mahalos to brian and ed for sharing some organik love with the h|h 'ohana!}

organik summer giveaway

it's only the first week of june and so many sweet possibilities are already tempting to fill in the endless days waiting for happy memories to be made stretching out before us. if some of your online time has been devoted to sourcing carefree pieces for the beach, look no further since our friends brian and ed from organik offered to sustainably style one lucky reader for summertime with a four-pack of eco-friendly essentials designed for sunny adventures!

whether you already consider yourself a conscious shopper or you are intrigued about greening your wardrobe, a w's save our shore bamboo tee along with an organic cotton duo (anchors tote & logo cap) and a lovely pair of eco-flops (made from biodegradable natural rubber) will keep you looking pretty without filling the 'aina with pesticides.

four cheers for organik goodness!!!

find all the giveaway details after the jump.

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morning crush: maui ties

how gorgeous are these tie-dye hair elastics handmade by maui ties? a rainbow of pretty colors add a hint of carefree boho to your summertime adventures while a neutral palette takes the look undercover for everyday style.

$1.50 online + stocked at biasa rose in paia.

cute commuter: maui rose

get ready to say hello to holiday mode while still packing the lucky belongings accompanying you on your journey! the arrival of summer heralds getaway season and the darling new accessories offered by maui rose will make you daydream of a seaside vacation. if the label sounds familiar, you may recall the keiki collection with its sweet prints and adorable appliqués featured a few years back. after a brief hiatus, designer marion girardin decided to say aloha to the teeny bikinis to concentrate on introducing some much needed joie de vivre to modern day travels.

the lineup of hawaii-inspired bags are designed for both keiki and grownups, and are perfectly portioned whether an island hop is calling your name or new stowaway space is needed for a summer sleepover. my first glimpse of the old timey canvas carryalls was one of absolute delight with its mix of cheery coral, embroidered plumerias, and stenciled beach spots. imagine a classic road movie like it happened one night finding its way across the pacific to share the vintage charm of a zip-up malette crafted with aloha spirit.

have your ticket ready for a peek after the jump!

weekend bag * mahalo pocket * keiki tote

cabas * malette * beaches pocket

the mahalo nui loa pocket would be a fine way to "wrap" a thank you gift, no? teachers, bridesmaids, babysitters . . . why the list of possible recipients is endless! and, did i mention the keiki and cabas totes are lined in a rotating selection of hawaiian prints and can be reversed in a pinch? and that the entire collection is made in hawaii?

yes, indeedy!

alas, no online shop yet but maui readers can find maui rose bags at bikini market in kihei, collections in makawao, and imrie in paia.

p.s. faraway friends are invited to email marion directly to purchase.