Shop Talk: New and Opening Soon O‘ahu Stores

Pop-Ups

Photos: Courtesy of Nani Welch Keliihoomalu

Rumi Murakami for Sig Zane Designs

If you weren’t lucky enough to be in Hilo for the release of Rumi Robertson’s first two womenswear collections for Sig Zane Designs, you now have a change to snag some of her pieces on O‘ahu. The Kaimukī-based designer’s new Kumukahi Collection will be available exclusively at her pop-up at Kaiao Space in downtown Honolulu, open this Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8.

Kaiao Space, 1018 Smith St., rumimurakami.com, @rumi_murakami, sigzanedesigns.com, @sigzanedesigns

Photos: Courtesy of Dolkii

Dolkii

Now through the end of December, you can shop Dolkii’s buttery-soft graphic tees, cozy lounge sets and keiki finds in person at the brand’s pop-up boutique, located on the second floor of the Ten Tomorrow store in Kaimukī. New releases include Maganda (above left) and Le Kaimukī sweaters, plus a pareo (above right) and notebook featuring hand-drawn illustrations inspired by Filipino culture.

1114 11^th Ave., dolkii.com, @dolkii

Photo: Brie Thalmann

Kūkolu

Dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiian and indigenous entrepreneurs, the Kūkolu Organization fosters the growth of early-stage small businesses through its Indigenous Women’s Incubator Program. Shop goods and artwork created by members of its most recent cohorts at Kūkolu, the group’s pop-up boutique at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, open through mid-February.

Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, 691 Auahi St., Level 1, kukolu.org, @kukoluorg

Photo: Courtesy of The Mākeke Holiday Store

The Mākeke Holiday Store

Celebrating Hawaiian culture and small Hawai‘i-based businesses, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s The Mākeke Holiday Store returns to Ka Makana Ali‘i. Through Dec. 30, peruse home décor, apparel, jewelry, food items and more by local makers and check out special spotlights on Maui vendors and youth-owned companies.

Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy. Suite 319 (Macy’s wing), Kapolei, themakeke.com, @themakeke

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Now Open

Photos: Courtesy of Small Kine Gift

Small Kine Gift

If the neon sign and shimmering disco ball didn’t tip you off to the vibe at Small Kine Gift, the shop’s floor-to-ceiling candy lei installation, by Nicholas Andersen of Confetti System, should confirm that this is a place where fun and creativity thrive. The new Kaimukī boutique from journalist Mitchell Kuga and artist-graphic designer Adam J. Kurtz offers artwork, books, souvenirs and snacks from design-focused brands that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else on island—think everyone from Night March and Tropic Editions to Dusen Dusen and Apartmento Magazine. The store will also stock its own in-house goodies, including pins, patches, keychains and stickers.

3424 Wai‘alae Ave., open Thursday through Sunday, small.kine.gift, @smallkinegift

Photo: Courtesy of Mori by Art + Flea

Mori by Art + Flea

After shuttering its South Shore Market location back in August, Aly Ishikuni’s Mori by Art + Flea boutique is back on the scene with a refreshed storefront at the Capitol Modern art museum. Pop by for the grand opening, happening on Friday, Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m. during the museum’s monthly First Friday event, to check out the latest wares, including new artwork, stationery and gift items.

Capitol Modern, 250 S. Hotel St., morihawaii.com, @mori_hawaii

Noho Home by Jalene Kanani

Native Hawaiian textile designer Jalene Kanani Bell recently opened a second boutique at Salt at Our Kaka‘ako. Scoop up coastal home décor items, including bedding, table linens, scented candles and more, from her Noho Home by Jalene Kanani label. Highlights include pillow covers topped with the artwork of award-winning vocalist Melveen Leed and a newly released batch of area rugs featuring Hawai‘i-inspired patterns.

Salt at Our Kaka‘ako, 691 Auahi St., Level 1, nohohomehawaii.com, @nohohome

Photo: Courtesy of Grand Seiko, Ben Bridge Jeweler

Grand Seiko

Japanese luxury watch label Grand Seiko opened its first Hawai‘i boutique in Waikīkī in November courtesy of a partnership with Ben Bridge Jewelers. Handmade in Japan, the brand’s timepieces feature mechanical, quartz and Spring Drive movements paired with elegant aesthetics.

Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalākaua Ave., (808) 830-4995, benbridge.com, @benbridgejwlr

Photo: Courtesy of Coconut Ave

Coconut Ave.

Created by two friends from Hilo High School, Coconut Ave. is one of our favorite sustainable swimwear labels thanks to its eco-friendly fabrics (made from recycled plastic bottles) and Hawai‘i-inspired prints. The brand already boasts boutiques on Hawai‘i Island and Maui and just opened its first O‘ahu location at Ala Moana Center. Expect tropical-print suits, plus a ton of warm-weather accessories and breezy resortwear.

Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Level 2 in the Target wing, coconutave.com, @coconutave

Photo: Courtesy of Angelina Marie

Yireh + MahinaMade

Local labels Yireh and MahinaMade have once again teamed up to open shop at South Shore Market, but this time with a permanent boutique. Snag the latest from both labels—Kailee Freitas just launched new lei-printed dresses and trucker hats, while Emily Jaime recently dropped her holiday-ready Ma‘o Hau Hele Collection.

South Shore Market, 1170 Auahi St.,shopyireh.com, @yireh_, mahinamade.com, @mahinamade

Coming Soon

Photo: Courtesy of Yumi Kim

Yumi Kim 

Helmed by designer Kim Phan, New-York based womenswear label Yumi Kim is known for vibrant hues, lively floral prints and vintage-inspired silhouettes. Slated to open in Waikīkī on Dec. 18, the brand’s first Hawai‘i boutique will stock party-ready sundresses, cocktail dresses, jumpers and sets.

Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalākaua Ave., Building B, Level 1, (808) 200-3216, yumikim.com, @yumikim

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