Style + Beauty

Fashion Grounded in Living Traditions

Creating Space for the Reclamation of Cultural Narratives Through Contemporary Polynesian Fashion Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography From the moment that the beat of an ancient drum echoes through Kamakahonu Ballroom, it’s clear that the Hawaiʻi Kuauli Wearable Arts Fashion Show is far from your ordinary runway event.  “We open with a cultural performance, grounding the experience in the living traditions that inspire the collections,” says Oriana Keparutis, who...

Life + Culture

The Simple Elegance of Pāʻū

A Stylish Celebration of Equestrian Heritage Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Julia Silva Kurppa “Simplicity is elegance,” the late Barbara Nobriga would remind the pāʻū princesses in the weeks before Kona’s King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade. Whether she was serving as a pāʻū princess, the queen, or the parade chairwoman, it’s a philosophy that Barbara embodied. But confusing “simple” with “easy” would be a mistake for the elaborate arts of pāʻū wrapping and lei making showcased...

Style + Beauty

Equestrian Elegance

The Beauty of Disciplines Firmly Grounded in Hundreds of Years of Tradition Article by Julia Silva Kurppa | Photography by Fletch Photography Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, equestrian-style photography transcends a passing trend or the year's most sought-after photoshoot setting. “The Year of the Horse” did not redefine what has been established for generations; though recently thrust into the spotlight, this newfound attention did not shape its identity. Its culture and expression...

Beauty

Keeping Tradition Alive

HIE Heirlooms of Hawaiʻi Shares Stories of Hawaiian Culture Through Solid Gold Jewelry Article by Tianna Morimoto | Photography by HIE Heirlooms of Hawaiʻi From learning ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to dancing hula and the clothes and accessories that are worn, Hawaiian traditions are not only felt but also lived, and two women continue to keep a piece of Hawaiʻi alive through their jewelry company, HIE Heirlooms of Hawaiʻi. Meleana Estes and Noel Shaw are lifelong friends who went to high school together...