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An honored visit

carla — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:57:31 +0000

What an honor! On Monday, we we were visited, at IOLANI, by a group of hula dancers from Sendai. These ladies came to thank ManoaDNA for Visiting the area shortly after the March 11th tsunami disaster. I don’t think I have ever been so touched. They presented ManoaDNA with a certificate of thanks. It was handwritten because they have no supplies for printing. Beautifully done in the old way- with pen and ink. This group is traveling around the island to just say thank you to all in Hawaii who have worked hard to bring them some relief and help.

For those who don’t know…Nick and Lloyd went with Hawaii tourism Japan to visit some of the shelters in the hardest hit areas in Miyagi prefecture. It was a small gesture, but brought some joy to those who have had their lives torn apart. Alex finished his final final exams and followed into Tokyo shortly after. Aloha to yoko and the ladies of the Sendai .

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Special store hours!

carla — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:11:21 +0000

Just because I have nothing to do, I decided to open the store on SUNDAY in anticipation of Father’s Day. Today and next Sunday- only! Don’t get used to it though. It is just for these two Sundays. We are trying to make it a little more convenient for our customers. At IOLANI on Kona Street we have two versions of the printed aloha shirt- the traditional fitted shirt and the contemporary fitted shirt. We also have a new line of shirts for the man in your life- especially if he is a fashion forward kind of guy. This shirt is on the cutting edge of style- it’s our solid body, dry fit shirt with just a touch of print. Alex wore the long sleeve version last night on stage. It looked way cool… Nick wore the short sleeve- another good look.

If you aren’t sure where we are located- just drive down Pensacola Street. Turn left on Kona and go up the ramp on your left! So easy! We are on top of SIDE STREET just a block ewa of Ala Moana. Hope to see you soon!

Friends return

carla — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:30:34 +0000

Aloha- this is my very first ever blog! I am starting with my favorite subject. Old friends. Misa and her friends from Fukuoka came into IOLANI on Kona Street today. They arrived just in the middle of craziness. I was so happy to see Misa’s beautiful smile. Welcome home Misa.

Welcome Mom to the Blogosphere!

Nick — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:00:41 +0000

Irrashaimase okaasan! Haha, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome Mom to the blog world. As the chief of IOLANI Sportswear, she now has the power to vent and talk about her activities in and around IOLANI. Take it easy on her, she’s … Continue reading →

Holiday Hours 2010

Nick — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:54:49 +0000

Happy Holidays everyone, here is the holiday hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. If you notice December, we added Sundays for your shopping convenience! Come down and see us at 1234 Kona St. (next to Ala Moana) or call us at (808) 593-4520.

About.com Picks IOLANI

Nick — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:36:33 +0000

Hilo Hattie is the Store of Hawaii. With stores on each of the major islands, Hilo Hattie is a must stop for all island visitors. Eileen Fischer, your Guide’s wife is a regular Hilo Hattie customer and she offers her picks for some wonderful Hilo Hattie dresses and sarongs. You can find more choices using our accompanying links to More Hilo Hattie Dresses and More Hilo Hattie Sarongs.
Read more: http://gohawaii.about.com/od/gifts/tp/hilo_hattie_01a.htm

Fashions from 1984

Nick — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:30:56 +0000

“I remember some of my mom’s favorites (as I was only 6 at the time) were Carol & Mary, Liberty House, JC Penney and McInerny (where MidWeek publisher Ron Nagasawa, associate editor Steve Murray and I once worked). But thankfully there are some retailers from that era still here today, such as Tori Richard, Kahala Sportswear, IOLANI (formerly Iolani Sportswear)…”
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/style_article/fashions_from_1984/

IOLANI presents FUSIC

Nick — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:28:12 +0000

Iolani Sportswear Ltd. presents ‘Fusic’ — when fashion and music collide at Ala Moana Center on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Centerstage. View the stylish women’s collections by Iolani and the debut of the IO-Sports line of men’s shirts.

The lively, local-style show will be emceed by Kimo Kahoano and feature a special guest appearance by Anita Hall. There also will be music by Manoa DNA, a father-sons trio with a recently released CD titled Follow Me, and a performance by Halau O Na Pua Kukui. The show is free and open to the public…

http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/fashionflash_article/iolani_sportswear_presents_fusic_at_ala_moana/

Japanese Women’s Society feat. IOLANI

Nick — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:33:37 +0000

“The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation presents its annual fashion show at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel on Sunday, April 29. This year’s theme is Nature’s Inspirations, featuring a collage of colors and fabrics by three designers: Linda Iki of Iki Couture, Vicki Yamagasa Ragasa of KiYo Designs and Iolani Sportswear.”
From: http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/fashionflash_article/japanese_womens_society_foundation_fashion_show_april_29/

IOLANI Featured in Midweek Style

Nick — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:25:15 +0000

High style knows no bounds (from left) Marisa Wo in ‘Mila Flower’ kimono sleeve top $58, Nick Kawakami in ‘Orchid Treasure’ aloha shirt $64, Kristi Torkildson in ‘Orchid’ short sleeve tunic $68, Mike Miura in ‘Vintage Ginger’ aloha shirt $58, Sarah Noyle in ‘Evening Star’ short tie-top tank top $48, Alex Kawakami in ‘Waikele’ aloha shirt $78, and Nicole Velasco… [read more at: http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/style_article/iolani/]