Sophisticated with a dash of Island swagger—these local trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
PHOTO BY IJFKE RIDGLEY
When Mie Tajima moved from Japan to Hawai‘i Kai, her wardrobe significantly decreased. “Living in Hawai‘i and being surrounded by the beautiful nature, I realized that I don’t need to be overdressed,” she says. “Hawai‘i has changed my style in a good way, more simple and less stressful.” Simple and casual has always been her approach to fashion, as seen in her HeavenlyMe 14K gold casual and fine jewelry lines and her co-designed clothing line at Bayflow. “It’s not about spending a lot on wardrobe; it’s about wearing what I have in a better manner.” @miefromhawaii , heavenlyme.com
FAVORITE SHOP
ARITZIA
SHOPPING WEAKNESS
ANYTHING WHITE
MY AESTHETIC
SMILE
GO-TO OUTFIT
WHITE TANK TOP WITH BLUE JEANS
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH
HOLEY GRAIL DONUTS, HONOLULU
LAST MEAL
CHICKEN SALAD (PROTEIN & VEGGIES)
FAVORITE MOVIE
SELLING SUNSET, NETFLIX
MENTOR
MY BEST FRIEND
SHOES
NIKE SNEAKER
LIPSTICK
BITE BEAUTY LECHE
BEST STYLE ADVICE
SIMPLE WITH A PINCH OF SEXY
MANTRA
LOVE YOUR LOVED ONES
CURRENT OBSESSION
CONSTRUCTION & INTERIOR DESIGN
FASHION/SHOPPING APP
REVOLVE, REDONE, ZARA, BOA, DISSH
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL
LIBERATE SKINCARE
PURSE
CELINE
SIGNATURE SCENT
JO MALONE
ZODIAC
LIBRA
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE
‘ALL I NEED’ BY FOSTER
DRESS OR PANT
PANTS
PATTERNS OR SOLIDS
SOLIDS
DIAMONDS OR PEARLS
DIAMONDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEKE LINDGARD
This fashion model, born and raised on the east side of O‘ahu, just recently had her fashion moment. “I’ve really grown into myself and understanding who I am this past year, which has allowed my fashion sense and confidence to develop,” says Keke Lindgard. “I dress a lot more confidently now. My approach to fashion has everything to do with personality and mood, and both can affect my fashion sense and vice versa.” Hawai‘i inspires her wardrobe whether she’s here in the heat or in New York in the frost. “Hawai‘i inspires me to dress in a way that feels comfortable, in my identity as well as the environment I’m in,” she says. “I love a flowy but showy moment.” @kekelindgard
STYLE ICON
CINDY CRAWFORD
FAVORITE SHOP
INTERMIX
SHOPPING WEAKNESS
SHOES
MY AESTHETIC
CLEAN AND ELEVATED BUT SEXY
GO-TO OUTFIT
SIMPLE WITH OVERSIZED BLAZER AND BOOTS
CHERISHED ACCESSORY
CHANEL PURSE
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH
POPCORN IN MY BOWL
WORKOUT
BOXING
LAST MEAL
BURGER & SWEET POTATO FRIES
FAVORITE MOVIE
ANY ROM-COM
MENTOR
ROMAN YOUNG
SHOES
ANY THIGH-HIGH BOOT
LIPSTICK
PILLOW TALK BY CHARLOTTE TILBURY
BEST STYLE ADVICE
STAY TRUE TO YOUR PERSONALITY & DRESS WITH CONFIDENCE
PHILANTHROPY
WORK TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISORDERED EATING
MANTRA
HAVE COURAGE & BE KIND
CURRENT OBSESSION
VINTAGE BAND TEES
SHOPPING APP
THE REALREAL
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL
REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN
PURSE
YSL
SIGNATURE SCENT
HERMÈS L’OMBRE DES MERVEILLES
FAVORITE WORK OF ART
MOTHER NATURE
ZODIAC
LEO
DRESS OR PANT
DRESS
PATTERNS OR SOLIDS
SOLIDS
DIAMONDS OR PEARLS
DIAMONDS
PHOTO BY KIANA BOURNE
“Makeup has no boundaries; it has no rules,” says Kauʻi Ahuna, co-founder of Kauʻi Beauty. “That’s why I love it!” She believes that makeup allows for anyone to truly express themselves in a way that is completely their own. As for her approach to fashion? You’ll see her wearing Kū & Hina out and about, but she loves trying new trends. Born and raised in Keaukaha, Hilo, she has a very laid-back fashion sense that gives “chill vibes,” she says. kauibeauty.com
STYLE ICON
LUCY HALE
SHOPPING WEAKNESS
MAKEUP
MY AESTHETIC
MINIMAL, CLEAN GIRL VIBES
GO-TO OUTFIT
JEANS & T-SHIRT
CHERISHED ACCESSORY
MY WEDDING RING
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH
LIP GLOSS
LAST MEAL
SUSHI
FAVORITE MOVIE
EVER AFTER
MENTOR
MY HUSBAND
SHOES
NIKE
LIPSTICK
WHIRL BY MAC
BEST STYLE ADVICE
IF YOU LOVE IT, WEAR IT!
MANTRA
IT IS WHAT IT IS
CURRENT OBSESSION
CARAMEL RICE CAKES WITH STRAWBERRIES & NUTELLA
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN & LIP BALM
PURSE
MICHAEL KORS
SIGNATURE SCENT
DAHLIA PETALS + SANDALWOOD BY WAFT MAI NEI
ZODIAC
CAPRICORN
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE
‘LIVIN’ THE DREAM’ BY QVEEN HERBY
DRESS OR PANT
PANTS
PATTERNS OR SOLIDS
SOLIDS
DIAMONDS OR PEARLS
DIAMONDS
PHOTO BY BROOKLYN HAWAI'I
“Hawai‘i life is simple, it’s not fussy and is very practical, which has helped simplify my eye when it comes to fashion,” says Mahina Florence, North Shore-based model and co-founder of Maoi Swimwear who’s been busy launching its new Do Brazil crochet collection. “Being inspired by Hawai‘i, its people and its beauty, I am able to shift through what trends are worth diving into and which trends are best left alone. Sometimes a simplified eye is the best eye.” @mahinaflorence, maoiswim.com
STYLE ICON
HAILEY BIEBER
FAVORITE SHOP
MODA OPERANDI
SHOPPING WEAKNESS
EVERYTHING
GO-TO OUTFIT
COMFORTABLE & CHIC
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH
QUALITY PIECES
WORKOUT
CURRENTLY SURFING & JUMP ROPE
LAST MEAL
TUNA TARTARE & A GLASS OF CHARDONNAY
FAVORITE MOVIE
BLUE CRUSH
MENTOR
ALL OF MY FRIENDS IN THE INDUSTRY
SHOES
ALOHAS & AVRE SNEAKERS (BOTH SUSTAINABLE)
LIPSTICK
YVES SAINT LAURENT
BEST STYLE ADVICE
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY BECAUSE QUALITY IS MEANT TO LAST!
MANTRA
ALWAYS BE KIND, JUDGE LESS & NEVER STOP LEARNING
CURRENT OBSESSION
ADVENTURING AROUND THE WORLD
SHOPPING APP
THE REALREAL
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL
SUNSCREEN & MOISTURIZER, ALWAYS!
PURSE
JACQUEMUS
SIGNATURE SCENT
MISS DIOR ORIGINAL EAU DE PARFUM
FAVORITE WORK OF ART
THE MURALS KAMEA HADAR HAS PAINTED OF ME ON BUILDINGS IN O‘AHU
ZODIAC
CANCER
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE
‘WORK’ BY BRITNEY SPEARS
DRESS OR PANT
BOTH
PATTERNS OR SOLIDS
SOLIDS
DIAMONDS OR PEARLS
DIAMONDS
PHOTO BY MELANIE TJOENG
“Don’t overthink it and go with it,” says owner of O‘ahu-based BikiniBird Tiana Gamble, when we asked her how she approaches her style. Born and raised in Kahuku, the swimwear designer keeps her wardrobe casual with a touch of trendy. “Hawai‘i is very casual, easy and colorful. It inspires more color, prints and a little boho into my wardrobe,” she says. “I love how Hawai‘i has held on to its vintage fashion and bright contrast prints. It makes for festive events that bring you back to a whole different era.” bikinibird.com
STYLE ICON
JORDAN FOSTER & HARRY STYLES
FAVORITE SHOP
HALE ZEN ON MAUI. ON O‘AHU, SHIPWRECKED KAUA‘I
SHOPPING WEAKNESS
SHOES
MY AESTHETIC
CASUAL & A LITTLE TRENDY
GO-TO OUTFIT
SNEAKERS, TROUSER, GRAPHIC TEE, SOMETIMES A BLAZER
CHERISHED ACCESSORY
DIAMOND LETTERS INITIALS FROM INDIA OF EACH OF MY GIRLS I WEAR ON A LONG CHAIN
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
WORKOUT
BURN COLLECTIVE
LAST MEAL
KALE SALAD FROM MOKU
FAVORITE MOVIE
A STAR IS BORN (NEWEST VERSION)
MENTOR
DESIGNERS CELESTE ADAMS & MICHELLE JAIME
SHOES
ANY TYPE OF SNEAKER
LIPSTICK
JANE IREDALE IN ANY NATURAL COLOR OR CHANEL IN RED FOR A POP
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL
ELTAMD SUNSCREEN
PURSE
YSL LOULOU BAG
SIGNATURE SCENT
ELI SAAB LE PARFUM
ZODIAC
SCORPIO
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE
‘YOUNG, WILD & FREE’ BY SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA
DRESS OR PANT
PANTS
PATTERNS OR SOLIDS
PATTERNS
DIAMONDS OR PEARLS
DIAMONDS
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