As part of Hawaii Fashion Month, Louda Larrain will host a workshop on fashion illustration that will tie in to her exhibition of haute couture swatches that she hand-stitched for Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro and Thierry Mugler, and others, in the ’80s and early ’90s.Read More
Kahala Mall Showcases Local Fashion Photographers in ‘Snapshot of Style’
As part of the Hawaii Fashion Month Shop Your Mall series of events, Kahala Mall will present prints by local fashion photographers in a pop-up gallery exhibition titled Snapshot of Style. Kicka Witte, Keith Kandell, John Hook, David Murphey, and Dallas Nagata White are a few of the photographers featured.Read More
Announcing OUTFIT: Hawaii Fashion Designers Market
It’s more than a trade show; it’s more than a marketplace. It will be a fashion event unlike anything presented in Honolulu’s industry before.Read More
Categories Added to the Governor’s Fashion Awards Ballot
We’re excited to announce an expansion in the nomination categories for the Governor’s Fashion Awards to recognize photographers, wardrobe stylists, and members of the beauty industry.Read More
Who’s that Girl on the Mic at Discover Kaka’ako?
That’s Kimee Balmilero, an actor, host, producer, educator, and founder of ImprovHI. Her credits include The three-time Emmy-nominated TV series Hi-5, the original broadway cast of Mamma Mia, and the national touring company of Miss Saigon. Although a serious actress, Balmilero says she’s a huge fan of comedy and studied improv and sketch at Upright Citizens Brigade in New York and LA. Now back in Hawaii, she teaches improv, acting, …Read More
Hifi Designers Featured in Discover Kaka‘ako on Saturday
On Saturday, Discover Kaka‘ako’s fashion and film-themed block party, Discover Kaka‘ako, will feature the designs of Hifi members Peace of Paradise, Rumi Murakami, Ecolicious, and Lily of the Valley Isle!Read More
Photos from the HFM Media Launch & Proclamation
Photographs from the media launch of #HFM2013, held on the Sun Suite of the Modern Honolulu. Photos by Travis K. Okimoto, © 2013Read More
Governor Abercrombie Declares October as Hawaii Fashion Month
Governor Abercrombie, as introduced by Senator Will Espero and flanked in the audience by Georja Skinner and Mary Alice Evans of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), announced today that October will be known as Hawaii Fashion Month in the state of Hawaii.Read More
August’s Discover Kaka‘ako is Racked with Local Fashion!
Is it already August?! October is fast approaching, but even if you still can’t wait for #HFM2013, this month’s Discover Kaka‘ako event will whet your appetite. Read More
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS
Hawaii Fashion Month (HFM) seeks to showcase the work of local photographers, stylists, and models throughout the state. HFM’s promotions, collateral, and media coverage will highlight the best of the industry and provide a platform for exposure via our PR efforts and media partnerships.Read More