It's been a while since we shopped at posh. My daughter and I made it a day to go to town. I really…read morelove this place. Employees are super nice and very personable. They have a wide range of clothing selection. I like how they just put one of each size out and they will replenish it from the back if a size gets sold. It makes it easier to shop when the racks are not overloaded. I lost some weight so I was so happy when their jeans finally fit me. The last time we came, the zipper wouldn't go up. My daughter was helping me zip it up and I felt like I was in the movie White Chicks! Lol. Bought a couple of earrings, a cute bracelet, two tops and a jeans. My daughter went nuts with the jumpers and bought a pair of jeans.. with her own money! Lol! We love this place and we will def be back!

Love, love, love this boutique! The owner, Elena, and her family are absolutely amazing! Her shop…read moreis located on the 4th floor of the Hawaiian Life Building on Kapiolani Blvd near Ala Moana. It's a step off the beaten path but one of the best boutiques on the island. I love how Elena gets to know her customers and always remembers them as they come in. She's super sweet and very helpful. She also has an online shop which gives the option to ship or pick up in store. They have sales on a regular basis and carries good quality clothing & accessories for a reasonable price. I absolutely love shopping there and could not recommend them more highly!

I first fell in love with Kealopiko years ago at the Merrie Monarch craft fair, and ever since,…read morethis Molokaʻi-born brand has held a special place in my heart. Their online drops are legendary--beautiful, meaningful designs rooted in Hawaiian culture--but blink and you'll miss them. I've lost out more times than I can count, so stepping into their charming little yellow cottages on Monsarrat Avenue felt like a dream come true. The shop is small but thoughtfully curated, with just one of each size available--so every piece feels extra special. There are a few parking spots right out front (a gift in itself on Monsarrat!), and the whole experience feels intimate and intentional. From the hand-printed fabrics to the cultural storytelling woven into every design, Kealopiko is more than a clothing brand--it's a celebration of place, language, and identity. Super adorbs and totally worth the visit.

This cute little Monserrat shop is kind of hard to spot if you're speeding down Monserrat, but if…read moreyou go a little slow, you'll spot the yellow house looking shop with a couple parking spots in front. I saw the reviews of others saying that the service isn't super friendly. I get it. I live with some pretty angry Hawaiians and I get that it's hard to be happy all the time living here and working in an area filled with tourists. The few times I've been here, service has been a mixed bag. But they all get the job done. They'll usually try to give you a new item (instead of the display items) if they have any in stock. I think they are card only. Ofc the most difficult thing about kealopiko is how exclusive it is. They make their clothes in small batches and hand print the material. It's good quality items and honestly less expensive than some other locally owned stores, so I like shopping here. It's just sometimes hard to get your hands on things. I'll definitely be back. I try to follow them on Instagram so that I can head to the store when they do a drop. It was definitely easier when I lived in town.

Crafty stuff…read more.. Perfectly named as majority of the items are sewn "Nui" and if I truly had that skill my closet would look just like this shop as each item are so crafted with whimsical fun and with purpose. Located right on South King Street across the Honey Ham Store just before Prince Kunio Elementary School so it is basically street metered parking and I was SO lucky to have secured on right in front of the shop. Entering you need to ring the doorbell and a staff will let you in. With the assortment of merchandise they have it's so well organized and just so easy to browse. I fell in love with so many items and so many totes I was really difficult to focus on my retail therapy but did manage to find a few items that are very practical yet so cute! The creativity and skill these artists have are amazing there was a jacket that had jeans belt loop as a collar...genius! As a crafter lover myself I find myself appreciating many of the items found here as nothing beats a unique item that's crafted not just by hand but the touches that you can't find anywhere which is priceless. Thank you!

Nui Mono is a small boutique store in McCully that offers unique, creative, handcrafted clothing,…read moremany made of cotton, linen, silk, and rayon, and accessories with Asian influences that are made by local women artists. It started in 1979 as Elaine Sumako Kawahara Costello enjoyed nice clothes and made her own, and she loved recycling old kimonos and obi fabrics to create new garments. Daughter Lue Costello spent her childhood years going through pattern books with her mom and learned firsthand how to design, cut, and farm out the sewing. It became a mom-and-daughter operation as a clothing and gift shop with an ethnic flair. The name "Nui Mono" was chosen. It's a Japanese term, with "Nui" meaning to sew or stitch, and "Mono" meaning an object or thing; hence, anything that Is stitch or sewn, such as clothing or handbags. Mom passed away in 2012, and Lue took over the helm and continues to manage the store and legacy left by her mom. In my travels of Japan, I've gained interest in Japanese handcrafts and textiles and have been fortunate to participate in craft classes. Japanese craftsmanship is known for its meticulous attention to detail and the refinement of techniques passed down through generations. Crafted items were often designed to last, with a focus on quality and the ability to be repaired and cherished for generations. The Japanese concept finds beauty in imperfection and embraces things that are simple and aged (wabi sabi). I was so excited to learn that Nui Mono existed as a Honolulu-based store with the same philosophy of meaningful Japanese handcrafts. There are many skillful and talented local individuals willing to share their beautiful handcrafted items that are of the same quality as found in Japan. I enjoy indigo-dyed fabrics in blue, and Japanese printed fabric used in blouses and hand-sewn bags. Via social media, Nui Mono lets its many loyal customers know of its many pop-up sales and new items offered by the many creative women that it sponsors. They include: * Lue Zimmelman (Water Lily) - original line of clothing, kasuri tops/accessories inspired by her late mom * Colleen Kimura (Tutuvi) - clothing and accessories * Kim Messier - hand painted, screen-printed, stitched and applied tops, dresses, men's shirts, tie-dyed tunics * Hiromi Beck - vintage Japanese fabric clothing * Rachel Ushijima - Asian-inspired tops and bottoms * Ann Asakura - hand printed and embellished fabrics * Shelle Avecilla - saimin bowls * Marie Kodama, Esther Nowell, Jere Matsumoto - handmade mugs, ceramics * Sherrie Rupert - Yukata dresses, kimono fabric tops, jewelry * Mariko Merritt (Fishcake) - handmade functional pots * Laurie Ito (Teru), Cora Yee, Debbie Kaneshiro - jewelry * Kim Kono - handbags, clothing, accessories * Akiko Oka - potholders * Lisa Wiemken (Pitacus) - combines new and vintage Japanese plaids into one-of-a-kind tops and casual dresses * Suzi Iizaki (Melons) - tops * Irene Kawaguchi (Wabi Sabi) - dish towels, cloth bags * Bev Seki - purse and wallet maker * Livia Wong - shoulder bags And there are more artists wishing to share this legacy. Temari HI, a non-profit organization founded in 1979, partners with Nui Mono to support the artists and teach traditional and contemporary techniques through workshops to perpetuate traditional Asian Pacific folk art. Classes include kimono adaptation and kadomatsu and New Year traditions. Lue usually holds down the fort in the small store and are often assisted by other artists, especially if there is a pop-up sale. Lue and staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in finding the right outfit for you. The small store is clean, bright, and filled with handcrafted items on racks, walls, and ledges. There are lots of clothing, jewelry, bags, dishcloths, greeting cards, novelty items, hot dish holders, mugs, and more. Every single space in the store has an item that is available for sale. The many items are artfully displayed. Hours of operation are Tues to Fri 10a to 4p, Sat 10a to 3p, and Sun/Mon closed. Located across from the Hawaiian Human Society, there is free parking behind the store, which is shared with other businesses of the complex. Metered street parking is available fronting the store. I'm ecstatic that Nui Mono offers the same high-quality Asian fabrics and accessories as found in Japan. Nui Mono is my go-to when I am seeking unique, stylish and comfortable casualwear using rich fabrics and color to create beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Support local!

Located in the old Fighting Eel location in Kahala Mall next to T&C. Waiwaolani surprised me as I…read morewas walking around yesterday. I always see their store online and was hesitant to buy due to not knowing my exact size. It was nice to be able to feel the different fabrics. They don't all have tags on them, but if you ask for the price they will tell you. Their prices are reasonable and can be seen on their online store. They are also out of a lot of sizes and items, but they are slowly opening boxes to restock them. The set up is very clean and nice. The staff are super friendly and will give you any tips for sizing. I will be back once their shelves are restocked.

So very happy that Waiwaolani has opened a store here on Oahu! I first purchased this brand when…read morethey were stocked and sold through Kūkolu at Salt in Kaka'ako. I've also purchased by calling the Maui store. All the staff I've interacted with are top notch when it comes to customer service! I've also had the opportunity to meet and chit-chat with store owner Rosie Aiwohi, during her Oahu grand opening at Kahala. She is truly a genuinely lovely person with such a big heart. She is compassionate about her brand and I love that her prints all have a story and are designed with intention. I'm obsessed with this brand and plan to be a long time customer!

Roberta Oaks is one of my favorite stores in Honolulu because they offer truly Hawaiian made…read moremerchandise. I was drawn in by the exquisite artisan crafted prints of the Hawaiian shirts. They carry a limited number of prints, but the same print will be used for men's shirts, women's dresses and infant clothes. So a young family can get matching Hawaiian attire in these beautiful fabrics. They carry a broad range of Hawaiian upscale artisan merchandise. They had a limited selection of Aloha bags in the most recent patterns. Vintage style Hawaiian prints, locally crafted jewelry and a limited amount of home decor are among the shop's offering. The clerks were friendly without being overbearing. Prices were are a premium, but worth it to get genuine Hawaiian products. The shop is located in Chinatown. There is highly coveted metered street parking or a parking garage near by.

I purchased a $198 blouse yesterday. I tried it on over a dress and planned to wear it with pants…read more When I got back to the hotel and tried it on with pants, it looked terrible on me. I bought it back today to try to exchange. I was informed that it was their policy that without a receipt they couldn't do anything and I was stuck with the top. The sales person was the same one who sold me the top the previous day so she knew I purchased it. I had a receipt on my Venmo app as well as in my ApplePay app...still not acceptable. She checked with Roberta Oaks so it is the owners inflexible policy. I will never go to this shop nor will I ever recommend this shop. I gave the blouse away. It's too bad they don't value the satisfaction of their customers.

We typically shop here a few times a year and their customer service is exceptional. More so, the…read moreselection of clothing is great with different styles and sizes. I always manage to walk out with several nice tops. It is my go to shop when I want to refresh my wardrobe.

I work downtown and this is my go-to place for pretty, comfortable, practical, cool, reasonably…read morepriced work, casual, and dressy blouses and bottoms. Unique but not too expensive. Also gifts (scarves and reusable shopping bags are fun!) and accessories. Last week I found the perfect travel clothes (excellent pockets in the pants ($81) and cool crinkle cotton blouse ($81) with 3/4 sleeves). Plus a pair of jeans ($55) for my petite mom in law, we have been looking for them for months!! Totally worth it. Remember Tapestries at Ala Moana? Similar selection/vibe. Their new-ish location is near (but not on) Fort St Mall. 125 Merchant between Fort St and Bishop.

A beautiful and creative designer of women's clothing and more, with an island flair…read more You enter this boutique dress shop And your eyes twinkle with the colors and designs that tickle your artsy senses. On this day, we met the designer herself! My sister was picking up a few pieces for an upcoming cruise. From casual to elegant pieces may be found here. Special pieces may be requested from Namba herself! If you need unique and beautiful accessories, you can easily find it here as well. Free limited parking is available outside the store front. Dressing rooms are available to try your selection here. Prices vary from sale items, custom made orders and store items.

I've been a fan of Anne Namba's "kimono couture" from the early 1990's. Her clothing lines…read moreincorporate vintage fabrics into contemporary designs that are wearable and relevant in today's World. The reason that I went into her boutique was because I needed some alterations done on two pieces that I wanted to wear for a special occasion during an upcoming Thanksgiving trip to the Mainland. Anne Namba's designs draws me in because I feel that I can "relate" to the styles. The way the garments are cut gives me a feeling of simple contemporary elegance. I'm not tall nor thin nor young in age but her styles can be tailored to fit (ALL women) so I've not felt intimidated into thinking that I should look like a model. Even the vintage fabrics are meticulously put together that you can accessorize to dress up or down. There's a line of EuroAsian-inspired printed silk if you're not into vintage kimono or obi based clothes. The clothing here can be custom designed or fitted for men and women. Before stepping foot into the boutique, I called and spoke to one of Anne's staff, Mary. I wanted to make sure that I could just drop by to get my silk duster fit and to replace the elastic in a pair of silk pants. Her voice effused friendliness and warmth over the phone. I brought in my pieces, she fit (measured) my garment, gave me an estimate for alteration and said their seamstresses would do their best to get the items done within 7 days. I asked her for home silk care and cleaning tips as I had a garment that had been badly "age or rust" spotted. While waiting for the alterations, I tried Mary's recommendations. Within minutes, my damaged garment was sparkling clean! Oh boy, I just had to tell Mary about the success of her tip! To my surprise, my alterations were completed within 4 days (including a weekend) so at first chance, I rushed back to the boutique. We chatted for a few minutes and I got a couple of more tips from her. My eyes danced with glee just looking around at all the new styles, fabrics and colors. I even zeroed in on an outfit that I'd love to have but, my retired person conscious got the better of me. I would encourage men and women of all ages to visit this boutique...you will be amazed by the quality, beauty and wearability of the garments. You'll support a local designer whose one-of-a-kind designs are classic and timeless. You'll also be treated to personable, non-intimidating, knowledgeable and helpful staff...Mary, this is about YOU.

Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located at the Kamehameha Shopping Center, No'eau Designers opened another location! I've been to their Kapolei store at Ka Makana Ali'i and was impressed! This second location just shows how popular Hawaiian products from small local businesses are! Besides women's, men's, and children's clothing, merchandise includes jewelry, books, tumblers, bags, stickers, and more! There's something for everyone! Kamehameha Shopping Center has lots of free parking and some spaces are even in the shade! Service was very friendly and helpful! I'll be back for some gifts!