Stunning Mu‘umu‘u Worn at the 2024 Mu‘u at the Museum
Guests showed off vintage and Eastern-influenced mu‘umu‘u in honor of Queen Emma’s 188th birthday.
Editor’s Note: It’s Mu‘umu‘u Month once again, so let’s take an appreciative look back at the styles worn at the 2024 Mu‘u at the Museum. Though the event is not taking place this year, we’re looking forward to the next one.
SEE ALSO: Shop Local: Where to Find Vintage and Secondhand Mu‘umu‘u on O‘ahu
Kelsie Suan-Kon modeling during the Mu‘umu‘u Library and DeStash Hawai‘i fashion show. Photo: Anthony Consillio
The mu‘umuu‘u wowed once again at the 2024 Mu‘u at the Museum event, which took place on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Queen Emma Summer Palace. Held in honor of Queen Emma’s 188th birthday, the annual event is put on by the Daughters of Hawai‘i, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the historic preservation of Hānaiakamalama and Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona.
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Kumu Kanoelani Williams in Hawaiian Casuals by Stan Hicks. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Anela Iwane in Eternal Summer, Noelle Campbell in Alohiwai, Tammy Yoon in Mildreds of Hawai‘i and Erin Clapper in Eternal Summer Hawai‘i. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Manu Powers, Kehaulani Keana‘aina in a custom mu‘umu‘u and Jamilee Jimenez in Nake‘u Awai Designs. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Mahealani Richardson in a Mu‘umu‘u Library mu‘umu‘u. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Hedy Rampey of Peony Dance Group, Tory Laitila in 1856-style replica, Inis Chan of Peony Dance Group and Amy Endres in Jua Jua. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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April Hail in Sheri Martin NY, Alexa Zen in Bete, Jamilee Jimenez in Nake‘u Awai Designs and Kim German in Dress Hawai‘i. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Patria Weston in vintage homemade. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Haruko Yonamine in DeStash Hawai‘i mu‘umu‘u. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Alexa Zen in Bete, Tory Laitila in 1856 vintage replica and Jamilee Jimenez in Nake‘u Awai Designs. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kiana Jung in Princess Kaiulani and Elisa Palompo. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Erin Effler in Mamo Howell. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Lahela Jarrett, Katie Drager in Nake‘u Awai Designs. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Tiana Wong in Mamo Howell, Kelsie Suan-Kon in Mu‘umu‘u Library mu‘umu‘u and Jacelyn Ho in Malihini. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Constanza Dennis in 1960s Alice of California. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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William Spincola in Kāhala, Amanda Spincola in own design and Linda Spincola in Princess Kaiulani Fashions. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Martha Torrejon in 1960s U‘I No! Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kamea Kuaiwa in Andrade, Sarah Kuaiwa in homemade dress and Dela Rosa Bridal blouse. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Keonaona Ramsey in Carol Ann Maui, Jennie Wong in Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions, Kara Ramsey in Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions and Pua Ramsey in Kala. Princess Ka‘iulani
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Jordyn Hieda in Bete Mu‘u, Melissa Hieda in Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions and Miya Hieda in Simply Sisters by Lola Miller Designs. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Selena Costa and Shawna Thompson both wearing Eternal Summer Hawai‘i. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Erin Hottinger in vintage Hilo Hattie. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Sara Ironhill in Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions and Valeria Bruyere in Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Dr Juanita Liu in ‘Iolani and Mahealani Richardson in Mu‘umu‘u Library mu‘umu‘u. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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La‘a Almeida in Alfred Shaheen. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kim German in Dress Hawai‘i, April Hail in Sheri Martin NY and Cymri Chang in Rix. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Ashley Hill in vintage Princess Ka‘iulani Fashions. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Alexa Zen in Bete, Marion Camo in Custom Keropi, Kanoelehua Renaud in Tagless Wonder, Jamilee Jimenez in Nake‘u Awai Designs, Leiolani Faurot in Loana Casuals Hawai‘i and Karen Kama in Pomare Tahiti. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Jennifer Jackson Tagless from DeStash. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Amy Endres in Jua Jua and Lori Goodgame in her own creation. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Christine Villanueva in Nehoku and hat by Akemi. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Tiffany Chen in Arakawas. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kanoe Hauanio in Neina‘ala, Moea Kekauoha in Manuheali‘i and Kaili Kane in Mu‘umu‘u Library. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kenna Tanouye in Princess Ka‘iulani and Taryn Holeso-Aki in Mu‘umu‘u Library. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Anu Kaneali‘i in Sig Zane. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Haehu Pu‘ulei in Liberty House and Porsche Pu‘ulei in Nake‘u Awai. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Nalei Faurot in Tori Richards, Leiolani Faurot in Loana Casuals, Auli‘i Faurot in Malama and Mapu Faurot in McInerny. Photo: Anthony Consillio
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Kimmie Fredericks in Liberty House. Photo: Anthony Consillio
The evening’s festivities included pūpū by Nui Kealoha and specialty cocktails, live music by Ei Nei and Ekolu Chang, hula by Nā Pua Hala, a Chinese lion dance performance, a fashion show by the Mu‘umu‘u Library and DeStash Hawai‘i, shopping and more.
Photo: Anthony Consillio
Guests were encouraged to don mu‘umu‘u, holukū and aloha attire, and many dressed to match the event’s theme, Where East Meets West, inspired by the Great Chinese Merchants’ Ball of 1856.
SEE ALSO: Gorgeous Mu‘umu‘u Worn at Mu‘u at the Museum 2023
Photo: Anthony Consillio
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