Go Check Um: 7 Hawai‘i Things We’re Loving This Week
From new music and art to fresh fashions and interiors—our quick picks for living stylishly.
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elcome to Go Check Um, our latest style-focused series in which we’ll be spotlighting exciting local happenings, fresh releases, store openings, unique personalities and more.
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
On View in Kaka‘ako
Every year, we look forward to the Maneki Neko Show put on by our friends at home boutique Fishcake. Local fine artists create work inspired by the lucky Japanese cat figurine and, as you can imagine, it results in a fun and unique assortment. This year’s mix includes everything from little glass paws and glittery tufted wall hangings to an ultra-cool Lauren Trangmar print. The exhibit runs through Nov. 25, but if you’re looking to take a piece home, most are one-of-a-kind, so we’d suggest heading on over right meow. 307c Kamani St., (808) 800-6151, fishcake.us, @fishcakehawaii
Photos: Courtesy of Laulima Hawaii/Dominique Kahale-Webster
Cozy Up
Did we hear someone say “sweat-ah weath-ah?” Sept. 23 was officially the first day of fall, and we’re ready for its cooler temps, if only so we can scoop up the latest blanket release from Laulima Hawai‘i. The cozy throw features gorgeous illustrations of endangered native Hawaiian honeycreepers, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward protecting local fauna. $145, laulima.store, @laulimahawaii
Artwork: Courtesy of Aloha Got Soul
Coconut Girls Forever
If you missed the collab (and its killer merch) Aloha Got Soul did with Kalapana, here’s your chance to get in early on the next one. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of his hit “Coconut Girl,” the record label teamed up with Brother Noland on a special 7-inch vinyl release. Available from Sept. 30, “Coconut Girl 1983 and 2023” includes both the original song and a modern version featuring a slew of local cameos, plus cover art by Punky Aloha. Merch drops first at the Sept. 30 release party happening at Wai Wai Collective. $15, 2017 S. King St., alohagotsoul.com, @alohagotsoul, @ags.honolulu
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Photos: Courtesy of For Simple Sustainability
The Simple Life
Eco-boutique For Simple Sustainability opened quietly this spring at Ward Centre, and we’re smitten with how owner Keely Nakama mixes her aesthetic wares with vintage touches that nod to old-school Hawai‘i. Hit the refill station, snag some upcycled aloha shirts and shop green finds for home, pets and keiki. Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., (808) 773-7270, for-simplesustainability.com, @for_simplesustainability
Photos: Courtesy of Gillia
Easy Breezy
Crafted from cloud-soft flax linen and lightweight cotton, Gillia’s newly released La Terra and Farrah Floral collections are dreamy perfection. The first drop of women’s pieces just hit shelves, and this Saturday, Sept. 30, marks the return of the brand’s Little Gillia keiki pieces. 131 Hekili St., (808) 888-0413, gilliaclothing.com, @gilliaclothing
Photo: Courtesy of Surf Shack Puzzles/Anthony Aurely
Tūtū Cute
It’s back! Surf Shack Puzzles has revamped its very first puzzle sample, which features a design inspired by the Hawaiian quilt artist-owner Mahina Tuteur’s tūtū made for her when she was a baby. Look for updated lā‘ape (monstera), ‘okika (orchid) and ‘awapuhi ‘ula‘ula (red ginger) patterns in the prettiest color combos. $30, surfshackpuzzles.com, @surfshackpuzzles
Images: Courtesy of Aloha de Mele/JT Ojerio, Jasper Wong
Art-Felt Support
Attention art fans! Jasper Wong, founder of Worldwide Walls, and JT Ojerio aka Aloha de Mele have joined forces in support of the Valley Isle with their Artists for Maui fundraiser. Hosted online by local print shop Studio Hale, you can shop fantastic fine art prints from local, national and international artists—think everyone from Kelsie Dayna to Shephard Fairey—and 100% of the net profits are donated to affected families and Maui nonprofits. studiohale.com, @studiohale, @alohademele, @mrjasperwong
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