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    Fighting Eel - Kapolei Commons

    4.4 (23 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Drove from DT to pick this up! Did you know you can text/DM them to put stuff on hold or ask if something is in stock??
    Aaliyah H.

    I've never been a Fighting Eel girl, but then you get one item as a gift, you decide to check out the store, and all of a sudden you need a lunch bag from them. I got a FE diaperbag as a gift but had NO IDEA how to use it - it's an older version with the bassinet attachment. It was from an aunty, NWOT, and I don't mind it didn't have tags, or that it's an older version. I've always been the kind of girlie to thrift shop because I'm not a fan of what the clothing industry has done to our planet. This is why we went to FE in the first place: for someone to help us figure out how to use this thing. The sales girl was SO NICE! Everyone was, but definitely shoutout to the one who helped us. All the girls in there were not working for FE when this bag came out so they knew nothing about it except the girl who helped us. Since it was slow, it was nice getting to talk to all of them. Then, I see it: a lunch bag. Since I'm pumping and always on the go, I was in the market for a lunch to store my breast pump parts and milk. I loved that the bag had a wide mouth opening and lots of convenient pockets. One reason I'm also not a FE person is the prints are too much for me. Put it this way, the only print I would kind of consider wearing is the simple fish print in black, no other colors! But the green print on the lunchbag was actually really nice. And then next thing you know, there's also a baby section as well for my son! I walked into the store not expecting to buy anything, and now I'm following FE and excited because their baby section is about to have a new drop. Having a baby changes you, I'll still thrift for my clothes, but I wouldn't mind getting my son the newest clothes from a locally owned, woman ran business. Also, I LOVE being able to text the store and reserve items, no driving all the way to find out it's not there! And the quality of the clothes is definitely there. Decided to buy a baby onesie for our family photos.

    Jasmine G.

    This boutique is so charming and has beautiful island-style clothing and accessories. The challenge for me is the same everywhere I go. I struggle to find inclusive places where plus-size options are truly part of the selection. Most of the time, the options are limited or tucked away in a corner. Unfortunately, that was the case here, which left me browsing only the accessories and cutting my shopping trip short. I'd love to come back again when plus-size options are more embraced.

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    Sharon M.

    I love coming to this location. The girls here are ALWAYS so friendly and the AWESOME customer service is consistent with all of the employees. You can tell that they are happy to be at work and love it. The store isn't very big but a decent size which holds a lot of their merchandise. The sizes go quickly especially after new items come out, so keep in mind that if you need a certain size, you should go in or order on-line right away. The merchandise are boutique prices which is understandable. I love that the quality of the material and fabrics they use are good and worth the money. Great location, awesome service, and great merchandise with cute prints and styles. I will definitely return to this location.

    We came just in time to celebrate Chinese new year and it was also our year, Year of the Snake! 新年快乐! This was a gift with purchase!
    Nate A.

    First Time, But Definitely Not the Last! I had my very first visit here, and what a memorable one it was! I flew all the way to Alaska to surprise my friend's sister for her 30th birthday celebration at Veranda at the Beachhouse--an elegant afternoon tea with a Muʻumuʻu and aloha attire theme. Naturally, my friend wanted to find the perfect muʻumuʻu to wear, both for the event and beyond. At first, we planned to check out Ala Moana for Hilo Hattie's, but after some quick online searching, she discovered Fighting Eel--a name that instantly rang a bell for me! I told her that my co-workers raved about this place, and that was all the convincing we needed. Before my friend flew back home, she called Fighting Eel to check if they had a specific muʻumuʻu in stock--and they did! They also confirmed they had dressing rooms, so we were all set for a shopping trip. When we arrived, we were greeted by the sweetest associate who truly went above and beyond. She made sure everything fit just right, even bringing out another muʻumuʻu for my friend to try--which ended up being an even better fit! Talk about great instincts! To top it all off, she steamed the muʻumuʻu before we left, making it perfectly ready to wear. Such a thoughtful touch! As we were checking out, the associate (I wish I remembered her name--she was wonderful!) mentioned a special Chinese New Year gift with purchase. It was the cutest necklace tucked inside a festive lai see--such a fun surprise! But the real shocker? As my friend and I were chatting with her, we realized we all shared the Year of the Snake--same birth year and everything! What are the odds?! It was such a fun and unexpected moment that made our shopping experience even more memorable. Thoughtful service, a perfect muʻumuʻu, and a surprise connection--Fighting Eel knows how to make customers feel special!

    Krysten I.

    If you would have asked me about fighting eel 10 years ago, I would have been excited to tell you all about how much I loved the styles and prints. Now that I'm getting close to my mid thirties, the short dress styles are a little too short for me to wear to work and I'm not as excited about the prints as I was before. Maybe I'm just getting old. I saw on IG that this kapolei location opened and even though I found myself in the area a few times with one of my friends who used to shop pretty exclusively at FE, we both opted to walk around target instead of going to FE. Today I went in looking for something specific I saw at the Kailua location. They didn't have the item I was looking for and I didn't have time to ask about it at other locations because I know they only hold items for like a day. Speaking of policies, they used to have a stamp card system a long time ago. Then they went to a computerized points system. Now they're back to the stamps. I wonder if they'll accept stamps from 10 years ago lol. The loyalty program isn't very exciting anyway..., you have to spend hundreds (maybe $1000) of dollars here before you can get $10 off. I never was able to use any points when they had the computerized system. It seems like Fighting Eel is trying new things with lunchboxes, beach chairs and stationary. It's cute, but so pricey.

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    Beautiful products, excellent customer service. Jazzi was so patient and helpful as well as the rest of the team.

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