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ULTRA VIOLET with Teppei Kojima

The debut of ULTRA VIOLET: an immersive evening of culinary artistry by Teppei Kojima, cultural expression, and visionary connection—marking the beginning of a new era in experiential storytelling.

Where Plants Become Pigment

A trio of natural dye artists showcase the beauty in using Mother Nature as a medium.

Where Lava Touched, There I Became

The hallowed paintings and sculptures of Nainoaikapoliokaehukai Rosehill sanctify hidden stories buried beneath the land.
Business
Business

The Rise of a Culinary Collective

At Hana Kitchens, chefs collectively rise to the challenges of an evolving food industry.

Redirecting Creativity

A new generation bucks the aesthetic and narrative stereotypes that have defined the islands.

Making It

Led by collaboration and ingenuity, Honolulu’s makerspaces empower the islands’ creative set.
Culture
Culture

Echoes of Aloha

Two contemporary Hawaiian artists are reviving Queen Lili‘uokalani’s musical legacy for the screen and stage.

Child’s Play

Following the birth of her son, a new mother basks in nostalgia for the local games of her youth.

Field Experiment

On the North Shore, a farmer is growing bananas in a wild way.
Design
Design

Prints of the Pacific

For more than four decades, Colleen Kimura’s striking silkscreen prints have showcased a bold and wondrous vision of Hawai‘i and beyond.

Tropicana Luxe

Sumptuous menswear is fit for stylish days and sultry nights at Green Lady Cocktail Room.

Tantalus Unveiled: A Creative Collaboration in Architecture and LifestyleSoul of the Mountain

An interior designer and photographer team up to document the architecture and residents of Tantalus.
Fare
Fare

Higher Grounds

The alchemy of a unique terroir and a tight-knit community has transformed the Hawai‘i Island region of Ka‘ū into a global coffee contender.

Leading Ladies

In an industry long dominated by men, these chefs have made a name for themselves in Hawai‘i’s culinary scene.

Blocks of Aloha

With community at its heart, Aloha Tofu Factory rises from humble origins to become the largest tofu manufacturer in the islands.
Fashion
Fashion

Comfort and Joy

The 2024 Holiday Collection from Brunello Cucinelli toasts the wonder of winter and the element of surprise.

A Natural Fit

Max Mara celebrates the arrival of a new Honolulu boutique and FW24’s acclaimed Olimpia Jacket.

On Island Time

Fusing Swiss precision and Hawaiian tradition, Hublotʻs Big Bang UNICO ʻO Ka Mua is a futuristic homage to Hawaiʻi.
Travel
Travel

Good Things Come in Trees

Believing salvation can be found in the natural world, Wonderwood seeks to reconnect urbanites with the wonders of nature.

Heart of Hanalei

In a region undergoing swift change, the cherished town serves as a poignant reminder that its heartbeat is sustained by the people who have long called her home.

Of Hope and History

Hawai‘i photographers pay tribute to West Maui in the wake of a devastating blaze.
New & Notable
New & Notable

Challenging Notions of Identity

In No Ordinary Love, artist Salman Toor invites viewers into private worlds and upends outdated notions of power and identity.

A Kāʻanapali Reawakening Transformed by Tradition

On Maui’s west side, a beloved 60-year-old hotel doubles down on its commitment to provide an enjoyable and authentic Hawaiian stay through an $80 million makeover.

At Margotto Hawaii, Truffles Abound

At this truffle-centric dining concept, guests can indulge in the fanciest of fungi.
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Castle in the Sky

Photographed on location at Park Lane Ala Moana.

Images by Mark Kushimi

Styled by Ara Feducia

Hair and Makeup by HMB

Modeled by Jyoti Mau

Castle in the Sky

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