Welcome in the new season with experiences coming to Hawai‘i for locals and tourists alike.
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SHOP
The Shops at Wailea welcomed Faherty, a premium men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and lifestyle brand that chose Maui as its first tropical home. “Maui is one of my favorite places in the world, and opening our first Hawai‘i store here is definitely a standout moment in the nearly 10-year journey of our brand,” says founder and CEO Alex Faherty. “I love the good vibes of the island and the Hawaiian culture, so we look forward to serving Maui locals and guests with our finest products.” Shoppers have the first view of its new Pura Vida summer 2022 collection. For men, the standouts are short-sleeved button-ups with awesome prints and all-day shorts that can be worn from the beach to the bar. For women, look for dresses craft ed from beautiful fabrics and designed for those easy summer days. “It’s all about sun-washed colors and light and breezy fabrics,” says Faherty. “We love creating unique retail spaces in resort locations and are inspired by the sun fabrics and styles that fit right into the Hawai‘i vibe.” fahertybrand.com
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DRINK
Experience “The Spirit of Aloha” when sipping on a locally sourced Koloa Rum sparkling canned cocktail. With four flavors to choose from—coconut, pineapple, mango and guava—Koloa Rum offers those who indulge a taste of its ohana as the brand uses local ingredients and a production process keeping it in touch with its Hawaiian roots. Koloa Rum prides itself on rums made from Mount Waialeale rainwater and pure cane sugar. “These ingredients make our products distinctively pure, clean and smooth-tasting,” says Bob Gunter, president and CEO of the Koloa Rum Company. “Taking a sip transports you to the Hawaiian islands.” These award-winning cocktails are mixed with the smoothness of Kauai White Rum and are perfect for any occasion. “We’re proud to first introduce [these cocktails] to our Hawai‘i ohana as a way of showing our appreciation for their years of continued support,” he says. koloarum.com
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STAY
The globally recognized Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the owner and operator of some of the finest hotels and residences in the world. Known for pairing its Asian heritage with a sense of place in each of its five-star resorts, the beloved hotels have a loyal following in the most important cities and vacation destinations. Soon, Honolulu will join this list. Set to open one of its luxury hotels in the Ala Moana area of Honolulu in 2025, the brand is also building 99 exclusive residences directly above the hotel. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu will be a set of spectacular residences that provide owners with access to hotel amenities such as 24/7 valet and daily housekeeping. The specialty concierge team is trained to provide bespoke itineraries that allow you to experience all the Hawaiian Islands have to offer, and the property will be home to a 20,000-square-foot spa (for which the Mandarin Oriental is famous) and Michelin-level restaurants. Residences—ranging from two to three bedrooms and spanning 1,400 to nearly 3,700 square feet—are currently for sale. Three penthouses (two have already sold) sit atop the building with spacious floor plans up to 6,000 square feet. The Residences extend from the 20th floor to the top of the 37-story tower and feature floor-to-ceiling windows that will provide spectacular views of the Pacific and Honolulu. These are sure to be some of the most coveted properties in the world. moreresidenceshonolulu.com
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HEALTH
After living in China for two years, studying traditional Chinese medicine for six years and learning Mandarin for 10 years, Dr. Paige Yang is dedicated to integrating the cultural and traditional practices of using Chinese medicine at her new Paige Yang Acupuncture clinic in Honolulu. “The only thing that is modern in my clinic is the outer frame—the walls, the paint, the doors. Everything else, the core and heart of my practice, is founded on the traditional principles of Chinese medicine,” Yang says. Th e new clinic specializes in body and facial acupuncture, TCM microneedling, LED light therapy, body cupping and herbal consultation. While practicing facial rejuvenation acupuncture, Yang says TCM provides a plethora of health benefits when addressing root problems of stress or anxiety. “I feel really motivated to not only represent Chinese medicine to the best of my ability but also to be a messenger for the people of Hawai‘i to learn about the efficacy of Chinese medicine,” she says. 1150 S. King St., Ste. 908, Honolulu, paigeyangacupuncture.com
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SHADES
From sailing to surfing, this new O‘ahu-based sunglasses company makes protecting your eyes when in the ocean both eco-friendly and stylish. “We looked all over for the best sunglasses to wear while sailing but couldn’t find what we were looking for, so we had to start our own brand,” says Lani Shades Hawai‘i owner Greg Martin. “Lani Shades wood sunglasses are special because our premium UV400 polarized scratch- and seawater-resistant lenses are made with high-quality handmade bamboo, skateboard or kosso wood frames. There are other wood sunglasses brands out there, but Lani Shades are specially designed by our style experts in Hawai‘i, and each design is float tested for life around the water. And if they float away, they are not adding to the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean and beaches that we love in Hawai‘i.” Lightweight with a comfortable fit, there are cool colors and styles—like the favored Eddie style, named in honor of the legendary big wave surfer Eddie Aikau—to choose from for everyone in your family. Plus, each sale plants a tree with One Tree Planted. lanishades.com
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FITNESS
Formerly known as Island Club and Spa, Fit Waikiki welcomes its guests into an innovative wellness center providing a place to maintain fitness goals while on vacation at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. “We hope to create a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere both for guests and locals at all fitness levels,” says Matthew Grauso, ‘Alohilani Resort general manager. “We now offer tiered membership options for locals, new group classes and personal coaching sessions. Our goal is to provide a modern approach to wellness with the high level of personalized service expected at a luxury resort.” With new weight training equipment, fully furnished locker rooms, rooftop tennis courts and an outdoor boxing training center, by 2023 Fit Waikiki aims to add a juice bar, a stretch lab, aquarobics and aerial yoga. alohilaniresort.com
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DINING
Take your event to the next level with Oysters Hawai‘i, the islands’ only mobile oyster shucking business. It caters to weddings, corporate events and private parties both big and small, where it gives its love of oysters a Hawai‘i twist. The team serves live Kusshi, Kumamoto or Shigoku oysters originally from British Columbia and Washington State sourced from local Hawai‘i vendors and paired with homemade local sauces. Founded by sisters Julie and Allie Chu and Hopena Pokipala in 2020, the business was officially launched in March of 2022 aft er the pandemic. The O‘ahu-born trio are well-known models-actors-waterwomen here on the island, and their photogenic team with eye-catching uniforms adds a chic element to any event. The company values substance as well as style, though, and is committed to giving back to the community and taking care of the land and its resources. It donates its spent oyster shells to local nonprofit Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi to use as fertilizer and chicken feed, and hopes to aid in the restoration of the once-prominent native oyster beds in the future. Th e company will soon be bringing its unique culinary experience to Las Vegas, where it will be shucking in the VIP suites of Allegiant Stadium for the Raiders this football season. oystershawaii.com
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RIDE
NIU Honolulu is bringing a new way to smartly and safely get around town. Opening a new flagship location in Kaimuki, NIU offers an array of e-bikes, sport kick scooters, e-mopeds and sport motorbikes, all environment and wallet friendly. “These aren’t your average scooters,” says Nathan Bingham, NIU Honolulu owner. “They are elegant, yet the minimal structure is eye-catching and comes in sophisticated colors like red, white, gray, black and blue.” As fully electric modes of transportation, noise pollution and harmful emissions are no longer a part of the equation when going from one place to another. “We hope to raise awareness about the many benefits of having an ‘e-lifestyle’ by offering this new way of transportation,” Bingham says. “With our NIU products, we want to encourage others to use these chic electric vehicles as a way to not only help the environment but to help [riders’] pocketbook at the same time.” 3512 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, niuhonolulu.com
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