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
“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 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…
“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/
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/]
