weekend sales sheet

join the sig zane ohana on the big island this weekend to celebrate the unveiling of an exclusive limited edition design created just for tiffany & co. (yes, that tiffany's). the pendant's debut will take place during celebrate moku o keawe (part fashion show / art auction / marketplace / good eats) to support the foundation's upcoming hula festival in november.

• when: sat, sep 22nd at 6:30pm
• where: waikoloa beach marriott resort

lan from fighting eel sent along word that readers can scoop up styles from the beloved local designers all while saving a cool 20% off. download the coupon before stopping by fe's chinatown headquarters on fridays when the design house is open to the public.

• when: every friday from 10am to 5pm
• where: 47 north hotel street
• fyi - cash & credit cards only
• expires: oct 31st

pacific home is in the midst of their fall special order event so if you have had your eye on a particular mitchell gold + bob williams design now is the time to take the plunge. save 10% on in stock fabrics and 20% on special order upholstery.

• when: now to sun, oct 7th
• where: 420 ward avenue

{update} whoops, forgot to mention earlier that tamara catz is commemorating international day of peace today by donating a percentage of sales to war child int'l. if you have a chance to stop by the paia boutique this weekend, you can take a peek at the resort 2008 collection and score 15% off your purchase (just let them know a little birdie told you about the deal online).

• when: today & sat, sep 22nd
• where: 83 hana hwy, maui

tamara catz bridal collection

maui designer tamara catz recently unveiled a bridal collection composed with the island bride in mind. poetic details include flattering empire waistlines, flutter sleeves, breathable textiles (silk chiffon & linen, natch), plus embellishments like embroidery with a tropical motif. all the elements combine to conjure up a gown ready to make its debut in a dreamy beachside romance.

and, the sweet taro mini featured earlier this year has been translated into a floor length style perfect for local brides seeking fresh ways to mix a little island culture into their big day.

no worries about experiencing the sticker shock so common when shopping for a gown since the more informal styles start at $220 with the collection topping out at $1200.

the bridal line is available both online and at the tamara catz boutique in paia.

tamara catz resort collection

 

if you are lucky enough to be spending your winter holiday in hawaii, then you have to take a peek at the latest from maui designer tamara catz. the 2007 resort collection features tamara's trademark beachy bohemian vibe that can go from sightseeing around the island to lounging on your lanai.

her designs have been featured in vogue, in style, and have even made the pages of the sports illustrated swimsuit issue yet curiously she has received relatively little press in the islands and only a handful of local boutiques stock the collection. that doesn't seem to matter to those in the know who adore the hand done embellishments that are tamara's signature.

this more cosmopolitan tropical style may not be typical of hawaii and can be traced to tamara's stops around the world on her way to maui. she grew up in buenos aires and later moved to nyc to train at the fashion institute of technology in nyc (alumni include calvin klein, carolina herrera & michael kors). one day she moved to the islands, found love, and established her business in upcountry maui.

to see more stop by the online shop, use the store locator to find the stockist near you, or hit the eponymous boutique in paia when you are on maui.