By Ela Sathern By Ela Sathern | January 2, 2024 | Style & Beauty, Shop, Guides,
Hawai‘i is a world-class shopping destination where you can shop for the finest luxury items while still enjoying an ocean view.
Ala Moana Center in O‘ahu. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALA MOANA CENTER
O‘AHU
Ala Moana Center The largest open-air shopping center in the world, this retail mecca is one of the islands’ best destinations for classic brands and the latest fashion-forward arrivals. It also boasts a quartet of top department stores—Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom—as well as some new stores making their mark, including Alo Yoga, Kahulale‘a and Yeti, and soon making a grand opening is Cartier and Marc Jacobs. 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., alamoanacenter.com
International Market Place One of Waikīkī’s most famous landmarks has become a glamorous shopping destination, thanks to its selection of about 80 retailers, including Balenciaga, Burberry, Christian Louboutin and the new Manoa Love Designs. 2330 Kalākaua Ave., shop internationalmarketplace.com
Luxury Row In the shadow of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, this chic stretch of Kalākaua Avenue—known as the “Fifth Avenue” of Hawai‘i—features glamorous outposts from the world’s leading fashion houses, including Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Miu Miu and Moncler. 2100 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, luxuryrow.com
Royal Hawaiian Center Luxury options abound at this four-level shopping and dining mecca, located in the heart of Waikīkī. Luxury superstars take the front row here, with impressive outposts from Fendi, Harry Winston, Hermès, Jimmy Choo, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo and Valentino. But don’t miss out on local shops like House of Mana Up, which highlight the thriving cultures here in the Hawaiian Islands. 2201 Kalākaua Ave., royalhawaiiancenter.com
Ward Village Located in Ward Village in bustling Kaka‘ako, this broad collection of shops and restaurants covers several adjacent blocks. Don’t miss the South Shore Market, which features coveted island boutiques like La Muse, Pulau Swimwear and Salvage Public. 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., wardvillage.com
HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Kings’ Shops One of the premier shopping destinations on the Kohala Coast, this style center features a unique mix of island boutiques, as well as renowned brands. Popular shops include Noa Noa and Michael Kors. 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, kingsshops.com
The Shops at Mauna Lani Anchored by Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store and gourmet local grocer Foodland Farms, The Shops at Mauna Lani offers a unique, upscale collection of markets and boutiques. Mauna Lani Beach Resort, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast, shopsatmaunalani.com
KAUA‘I
The Shops at Kukui‘ula The South Shore’s most sophisticated shopping destination doesn’t forgo any of the Garden Isle’s easygoing charm. Stock up on alohawear at Tommy Bahama, or dine island style at Merriman’s. 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Po‘ipu, theshopsatkukuiula.com
MAUI
The Shops at Wailea Located in the heart of Wailea’s prestigious resort community, The Shops at Wailea is Maui’s premier shopping destination. While sought-after brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton call the open-air shopping center home, The Shops also offers cultural experiences, from lei po‘o-making to Polynesian dance shows. 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, theshopsatwailea.com
Whalers Village Shopping just steps from the beach? That’s the beach-chic scene at this open-air West Maui mall, which offers some of the Valley Isle’s best shopping. Retail offerings include Lululemon Athletica, Cruise and a host of the hottest surf shops. 2435 Ka‘anapali Parkway, Ka‘anapali, whalersvillage.com
Bloomingdale’s From fashion and beauty to home and just about everything in between, Bloomie’s is reliable for upscale products. Stay on-trend by checking in with its Fashion Director Finds blog, where launches, new labels and style discoveries are detailed. Ala Moana Center, bloomingdales.com
Macy’s Shop its extensive collection of the latest must-have fashion and more. Ala Moana Center, macys.com
Neiman Marcus For those who appreciate having the latest fashion and accessories by the world’s most acclaimed designers in one place, a trip to Neiman’s is in order. Don’t miss exclusive in-store offerings such as prestigious jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels and Parisian shoe designer Roger Vivier. Ala Moana Center, neimanmarcushawaii.com
Nordstrom This department store curates the most-sought-after brands and trends for men, women and children today. For the ultimate shopping convenience, book an appointment with a Nordstrom personal stylist, who can assist you with everything from a little fashion advice to a complete wardrobe makeover. Ala Moana Center, nordstrom.com
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Balenciaga The innovative Spanish house has always been noted for its avant-garde leanings, and with Creative Director Demna Gvasalia at the helm, it has taken an even more experimental turn. Fans of exciting oddities will love unique items like spandex legging boots and silk postcard scarves, while the more conservative among us will be relieved that the Crush shoulder bag isn’t going anywhere, Ala Moana Center, balenciaga.com
Bally For leather handbags and heels nonpareil, the Swiss luxury fashion house is the place to go—and it has also cornered the market on the upscale sneaker. To stay firmly on the chic side of athleisure, Bally presents unique designs for women, and for men, the matte red leather Moony trainer. Ala Moana Center, bally.com
Bottega Veneta The discreet signature Intrecciato weave on the Italian designer’s artisanally produced leather bags is a common sight at first-class lounges and private airports—and for good reason. At both Honolulu boutiques, find men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes and jewelry, in addition to leather goods large and small. Ala Moana Center; Luxury Row, bottegaveneta.com
Brunello Cucinelli Cozy meets couture at the Umbrian cashmere king’s island outpost, where every sumptuous piece is handcrafted in Italy. In keeping with Cucinelli’s style rules, utmost attention is paid to fit, fabric and color, which means that a simple T-shirt has the same ultraluxe feel as an evening gown. Ala Moana Center; International Market Place, brunellocucinelli.com
BVLGARI In 2018, the venerable jewelry house opened a new retail concept in Rome, named it the New Curiosity Shop and filled each of its three rooms with experiential retail designed to appeal to the millennial shopper. Exclusive one-off collections accompany each of the shop’s rotating themes, so be sure to stay current. Ala Moana Center, bulgari.com
Chanel The French high-fashion house is responsible for the institution of the little black dress, Chanel No. 5 and the iconic Chanel suit. “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous,” Coco Chanel once said, and today’s Chanel, helmed by Virginie Viard, is the epitome of both. Ala Moana Center; Luxury Row, chanel.com
Christian Louboutin The eponymous label and infamous red bottoms has stayed the course with directional shoe design and raising cultural awareness. For spring/summer, the designer is rejoined by Sabrina and Idris Elba for Season II of its successful Walk a Mile in My Shoes collection. International Market Place, christianlouboutin.com
Coach As an American fashion house among predominantly European luxury brands, Coach is in a class by itself. Though its specialty is still the accessories we love so well, the brand is evolving, as evidenced by Creative Director Stuart Vevers’ pillow shoulder bags and patchwork totes. But don’t worry; the brand still carries its beloved original pieces. Ala Moana Center, coach.com
Dior Since signing on in 2016, Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri has taken Dior in exciting new directions, inspired by feminism, femininity and magic. In 2022, Dior is still known for its feminist fashion because Chiuri is striving for it to be. Ala Moana Center, dior.com
Gucci Shop the ready-to-wear offerings for an accessible taste of Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s artistic vision. As one of the leading luxury brands, Gucci continues to redefine luxury fashion while celebrating creativity and many of their other core values. Ala Moana Center; Luxury Row; The Shops at Wailea, Maui, gucci.com
Hermès Hermès began as a harness workshop—in fact, it still makes saddles, and its riding breeches are a style secret of better-dressed Parisian moms. The inflections of equestrienne style are discernible throughout its collections of sumptuous leather wares. Ala Moana Center; Royal Hawaiian Center, hermes.com
Louis Vuitton LV is iconic for handbags and luggage, but Women’s Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière keeps the venerable house timeless with nuanced pieces inspired by different times and merging past and present for accessories that translate perfectly for both day and night. Ala Moana Center; 2200 Kalakaua Ave., Waikīkī; Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2 005 Kalia Road, Waikīkī; Whalers Village, Maui; The Shops at Wailea, Maui, us.louisvuitton.com
Miu Miu Miuccia Prada’s second brand is like the hip younger sister of Prada, but it’s more than a spinoff. Created with the “contradictory woman” in mind, each season explores playful and unexpected materials, silhouettes and conceits. Ala Moana Center; Luxury Row, miumiu.com
Salvatore Ferragamo Newly appointed Creative Director Maximilian Davis is inspired to represent the timeless elegance and sophistication of the Italian brand. From the day the brand was founded, they have stuck to their core values, Italian craftsmanship, quality and innovation. Ala Moana Center; Royal Hawaiian Center, ferragamo.com
Shinola By reinterpreting classics with subtle upgrades and high-end finishes, Shinola creates watches, leather goods, jewelry and more that embody the quintessential American contrasts of modern and classic, luxe and utilitarian. International Market Place, shinola.com
Sixty-One One part barber shop, one part menswear boutique, Sixty-One lets you peruse the latest international trends and stay current with high-end selections in menswear while you wait for a classic cut and shave. Velocity Honolulu, 888 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Kaka‘ako, sixtyonehawaii.com
Tod’s Tod’s will always be known for its quintessential driving shoe, but the brand is also flexing its creative muscles to stay on the cutting edge of fashion. New bag styles are hitting the market alongside luxury clothing, new shoe models and more, and each piece is made with the same impeccable craftsmanship that put the brand on the map. Ala Moana Center, tods.com
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Bikini Bird Specialists in designer swimwear, founders Ally Lopez and Tiana Gamble aim to inspire customers with new styles and brands while keeping a focus on events, collaborations and exclusives from up-and-coming designers. Multiple locations on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island, bikinibird.com
Here. This lovely women-owned Kaka‘ako boutique is a breath of fresh air, full of cool neutrals and soft fabrics by independent labels from around the globe. Statement jewelry by Vermeer Studio pairs perfectly with straw hats by Australian designer Lorna Murray. SALT at Our Kaka‘ako, here-shop-here.com
Island-Boy Shop Part boutique, part vintage store, part florist—the space is constantly in flux as owner Andrew Mau uses his curation talent and keen sense of design to find and create treasures inspired by the islands and beyond. Stop in for vintage Hawaiian, modern accessories and handmade floral arrangements in unique vessels. 307C Kamani St., Kaka‘ako, islandboy.shop
Jams World For the past 60 years, Jams has provided flowy styles of its signature brightly colored prints to islanders in need of fashion that doesn’t forsake comfort. Cut and sewn right in Honolulu, these handpainted art designs are screened onto 100% spun crushed rayon fabric and come in every cut imaginable—from aloha shirts and jumpers to kimonos and caftans. Ala Moana Center, jamsworld.com
Lotus & Lime Since its debut in 2012, the O‘ahu-based clothing brand has gained immense popularity the island over. The mother-daughter duo Kim and Jade Alexis Ryusaki create a full line of mens- and womenswear of unique resort fashion and handpainted one-of- a-kind pieces. Monthly popups at Aloha Home Market, lotusandlimeshop.com
Mikinola Stocking a collection of island-babe favorites like Quay Australia sunnies and For Love & Lemons garb, this cozy boutique can take you from beachside to eveningwear. Owner Dara Fujio showcases jewelry from local makers, as well as mainland wins like Chan Luu. 7192 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, shopmikinola.com
No. 808 Founded in 2015 by North Shore native Cappy Tseu and John Esguerra, the boutique reflects a love of old- and new-school Hawai‘i-influenced items, a love for surf culture and products inspired by their travels. 66-165 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, number808.com
Stoke House Surfing industry veterans Paul Naude and Jake Mizuno have put down roots in Kaka‘ako with a stylish new shop full of options for both land and sea—including premier brand Vissla, boards, accessories and the ineffable coolness of a really good surf shop. SALT at Our Kaka‘ako; 24240 Kalākaua Ave., stokehousehawaii.com
Tori Richard When a brand’s ethos is “resort is a state of mind,” you know exactly what to expect, as is the case with Tori Richard. Founded in 1956 in Honolulu, it continues to represent the best in peppy prints for men, women and children. Multiple locations, toririchard.com
HAWAI‘I ISLAND
Noa Noa For beautiful handbatiked dresses and aloha shirts with a distinctly Hawaiian flair, shop this local designer, who draws inspiration from the Pacific islands and beyond. Kings’ Shops, noanoahawaii.com
MAUI
Driftwood The Makawao hippie-chic boutique perfectly curates its offerings for the Maui lifestyle. From bikinis to beauty products to everything in between, collections are relaxed yet luxurious, effortless yet beautiful. 1152 Makawao Ave., driftwoodmaui.com
Holoholo Surf This Hawaiian-style surf shop specializes in modern muumuu and alohawear designed in house along with locally-made accessories and surf craft. Try the owner’s bohemian luxe swimsuit line Posh Pua. 3621- A, 3625 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, holoholosurf.com
Mahina Local girls love this boutique for beachy dresses and separates—favorites being the crop tops and silky maxi and midi dress. Check back often for new items, as inventory is updated weekly. 23 Baldwin Ave., Pa‘ia, shopmahina.com
Nuage Bleu For the relaxed boho-chic pieces that epitomize Maui style, this sweet shop is a go-to. Stock up on jewelry from local artists and max dresses galore, then chill out in the “surf lounge” while your kids do the same in the keiki nook. 76 Hana Highway, Pa‘ia, nuagebleu.com
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Ben BridgeTimeworks This flagship store has expanded, bringing even more room for the world’s best brands of watches, such as Rolex, TAG Heuer and Patek Philippe. This is a favorite destination for discriminating island watch collectors. Watch service and repair are also available. Ala Moana Center, benbridge.com
M33MS Jeweler Emiko Miyazawa approaches each piece as a wearable piece of art. The meshing of Japanese and American cultures is a constant influence, seen in M33Ms’ juxtaposition of clean lines using elegant restraint with a sense of boldness and edge. 932-1 Pumehana St., Honolulu, m33ms.com
Maui Divers Jewelry Since 1959, Maui Divers Jewelry offers a variety of unique, sustainable gems, including the Hawai‘i state gem, black coral. Whether you’re shopping for necklaces, earrings, rings or pendants, you’ll get the opportunity to add your pearl-sonality to your piece. 1520 Liona St., Honolulu, mauidivers.com
Robert Palma Designs Celebrating 40 years of business in Hawai‘i drawing inspiration from the beauty of Diamond Head, the epic sunrises off Lanikai Beach and the roaring eruptions of Mauna Kea, this jeweler is known for its quality craftsmanship and materials, personal care and prices. 1750 Kalakaua Ave., Ste., 3702 Century Center, Honolulu, robertpalmadesigns.com
Montblanc With a wheelhouse that extends far beyond watchmaking, Montblanc broadens its superior European craftsmanship to writing instruments, leather goods and more. Explore selections like sleek writing instruments or high-tech smartwatches. Ala Moana Center, montblanc.com
Ben Bridge Signature diamond necklace in 18K yellow gold, benbridge.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF BEN BRIDGE JEWELER
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Love Renaissance The Japanese boutique skincare line was founded in Osaka in the ’90s by a good friend of Karl Lagerfeld, and since then has gained a loyal following for the age-defying properties of its rich serums. The Iki Sakakura Series, named for said founder, is made for truly natural beauty results. Royal Hawaiian Center, love-renaissance.shop
Malie Organics The Hawaiian beauty brand’s location at the ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers the BotanyBeauty collection, extending the luxurious nourishing skincare line. Ala Moana Center; 2259 Kalākaua Ave., malie.com
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Cos Bar No need to sacrifice your glam routine when you’re exploring Maui. This outpost from the popular retailer remains Maui’s destination for luxe skincare, cosmetics and fragrances. The coveted brands offered include Tom Ford, La Mer, Westman Atelier, Sisley- Paris and more. The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, theshopsatwailea.com
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GreenroomHawaii The art gallery and shop responsible for the Greenroom Festival features a who’s who of Hawaiian surf culture artists, from Heather Brown and Jack Soren to photogs Tommy Pierucki and Clark Little. Fun logo accessories and exclusive prints on canvas bags make great gifts. 66-145 Kamehameha Highway, #3-7, Haleiwa, greenroomhawaii.com
Hale by Henderson Henderson Design Group is one of the first interior design firms in Hawai‘i to have its own home lifestyle collection. At the new showroom, customers can shop more than 70 custom pieces ranging from the bedroom, living room and office sets to wall art, stoneware and decorative objects that can be mixed and matched, for the modern-day islander. Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, halebyhenderson.com
Hound & Quail Every one of the truly unique, occasionally bizarre, but always thoughtfully chosen pieces at this quirky vintage shop is a conversation-starter, from the taxidermy to the leather goods to the upcycled and repurposed items (who knew an antique typewriter would make such a stylish wall hanging?). 1156 Nu‘uanu Ave., houndandquail.com
Urban Island Society Seaside elegance meets shabby chic at this understated new lifestyle boutique, which carries a very well-curated collection of home goods, furniture and clothing (not to mention surfboards) for island denizens. Shop yummy Mer-Sea & Co. glass scents, Stone Fox swimwear and GHL CBD oils. SALT at Our Kaka‘ako, online. urbanislandsociety.com
KAUA‘I
The Barn 808 Stylish traveling duo Petra and Donavon Frankenreiter opened this gem of a lifestyle boutique in response to their friends’ requests that they share their unique aesthetic taste with more than just their houseguests. Find local faves and funky treasures for the hale, like the exquisitely cozy doubled cotton blanket made by Oona in Portugal. 5080 Kūhiō Highway, Hanalei, thebarn808.com
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HUE This carefully curated store is full of classic coastal home furnishings and current accessories and home decor. With constantly updated inventory, expect fresh pieces every visit! 210 Alamaha St., Kahului, mauihue.com
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