Island Lookbook with Mylen Fe Yamamoto
Although her invention failed to lure investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” in April, Mylen Fe Yamamoto continues to pitch Cropsticks to potential investors and restaurants. Read more
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Island Lookbook with Tamara Rigney
As an entrepreneur, author and floral designer, Tamara Rigney is always getting her hands dirty — literally. Read more
Aoki throws an island rager for his label’s big 20
Steve Aoki’s shown a consistent ability to connect and engage with listeners on a sincere level. He’s convinced me and many others to submit to the energy of the Aoki Nation. Read more
Island Lookbook with Sascha Koki
Sascha Koki’s early interest in fashion took on an international perspective as she was raised in Hawaii and Tokyo. Read more
Island Lookbook with Maria Kawananakoa
Maria Kawananakoa makes looking stylish work for her by choosing clothes she can wear to both exercise sessions and business meetings. Read more
Island Lookbook: Malia Lins Costa
It’s always summer in Hawaii, or so it seems, and you’re just as likely to see women in swimwear running errands or enjoying lunch with friends as at the beach. For designer Malia Lins Costa of Pikai Swim Hawaii, there are no rules when it comes to ocean fashions. Read more
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Island Lookbook: Sean Tadaki
The lunchtime crowd in the crosswalk at Bishop and Queen streets in downtown Honolulu is a blur of muted aloha shirts and trim pencil skirts, save for one figure: Sean Tadaki, wearing a navy blue suit, crisp white shirt, paisley-print tie and slicked-back ponytail on his way to his Topa tower office. Read more
Island Lookbook: Cynthia Yamasaki
As a corporate and life coach, Cynthia Yamasaki’s clients range from top executives to young entrepreneurs. Read more
Island Lookbook: Richie Miao
With his sharp fashion sense and perfectly coiffed hair, Richie Miao cuts a chic figure as one of Honolulu’s top hairstylists. But life wasn’t always so swank for the soft-spoken Miao, who was 13 years old when his family moved from Hong Kong to Honolulu in 1984. Read more
Island Lookbook: Malie Moran
Growing up in Hawaii Kai, Malie Moran knew her interests in art, fashion and food would one day lead her to the mainland. Read more
Island Lookbook: Joshua Tokars
Whether he’s taking his twin girls out for breakfast, holding meetings downtown or maintaining buildings for the family janitorial business, Joshua Tokars likes to put his best foot forward — and that means a focus on footwear. Read more
Island Lookbook: Ashley Barnes
Island Lookbook is a weekly feature that spotlights local trendsetters. Contact features@staradvertiser.com. Read more
Island Lookbook: Tyler Greene and Chad Waters
It was their mutual love for sun, sand and surf that sealed the deal, leading to the formation of GreeneWaters Group LLC. Read more
Island Lookbook: Suzan Bach
Island Lookbook is a weekly feature that spotlights local trendsetters.Contact features@staradvertiser.com. Read more
Island Lookbook: Nova Rizzo
Waikiki, that play land of perpetual summer, is where you will often find Nova Rizzo, who documents the fashion, lifestyles and liveliness of Hawaii’s tourism capital in her blog the 96815, named for the area’s ZIP code. Read more
Island Lookbook: Peter Shaindlin
Considered a visionary in the global luxury hospitality industry, Peter Shaindlin knows a thing or two about refined living. Read more
Island Lookbook: Dara Lum
Describe your style: “Island resort with bold prints and touches of vibrant color.” Read more
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