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Arts
Arts

Listening to Place

Through Hawaiian storytelling, an island-wide art initiative invites us to rethink our connection to O‘ahu’s storied spaces.

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.
Business
Business

Standard of Play

In Chiba, Taisuke Kawai has built an elite golf club that is anything but par for the course.

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.
Culture
Culture

The Kava Boom

In Hawai‘i and across the country, more people are drinking in the calming and convivial effects of kava, a root with a deep history.

Bewitching Blooms: The Spellbinding World of Voodoo Plants

With dizzying and breathtaking variety, Voodoo Plants’ stunning hybrids will put a spell on you.

Reviving Waialua: Hawai‘i’s North Shore Reawakens

Many hands pitch in to  restore the abundance of the historic North Shore region.
Design
Design

Against the Grain

Bizia Surf transforms one of Hawai‘i’s most destructive trees into a sustainable alternative for the surfboard industry.

Living Legacies

As cookie-cutter new-builds become the norm on O‘ahu, a group of homeowners and architects are leading a quiet resistance by restoring its midcentury treasures.

Ebb & Flow

Latin Grammy award nominee Erik Canales retreats to a private estate on the south shore of O‘ahu, where relaxed silhouettes and breezy fabrics evoke an air of coastal modernism.
Fare
Fare

Where Sushi Reigns Supreme

Two sushi chefs showcase the range of Honolulu’s omakase, from the classical to the experimental.

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.
Fashion
Fashion

Eyes All Aglow

Casual ease meets festive elegance in Miu Miu’s evocative 2025 holiday campaign.

The Evolution of Elegance

In the new Prada Galleria campaign “Ritual Identities,” the concept of perpetual reinvention turns corporeal.

Days of Summer

Prada’s newest collection is a visual meditation on tranquility, escape, and the effortless romance of the season.
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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Ebb & Flow

Latin Grammy award nominee Erik Canales retreats to a private estate on the south shore of O‘ahu, where relaxed silhouettes and breezy fabrics evoke an air of coastal modernism.

Photography by Mark Kushimi
Art Direction and Production by Kaitlyn Ledzian
Wardrobe Styled by Jade Alexis Ryusaki
Wardrobe Assistance by Cory Ching
Hair and Makeup by Tamiko Hobin
Modeled by Erik Canales

Ebb & Flow

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