Decided to get my good friends long sleeve dress shirts as omiyage so I made this rare trip to…read moreWaikele Premium Outlets for Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store (RL). RL has been a respectable brand that started in 1967 with men's ties, that also expanded with men's and women's wear shortly after. I was first introduced to RL when I was in middle school as my aunt gifted me a shirt. I still recall opening the Liberty House box to find an amber yellow polo shirt. I got a lot of comments when I wore it. RL is well known worldwide and also popular in Japan. Hoping my friends will enjoy my gift to them. I arrived shortly before opening time of 10am on a weekday morning and shocked to have witnessed about 8!people standing outside queuing to enter. I opted to wait in my car until the doors opened and customers walked in. I really appreciated the layout of the floor as it was clearly specified of the men's and women's sections. I immediately spotted Oxford shirts that came in an array of colors. I've known my friends for quite some time so I know their favorite colors. I immediately narrowed down the selection and had the task of choosing between the conservative, preppy look or to be bold and outgoing. Because Japan is a conservative society I selected conservative and held on to the shirts and explore more of the store. There were some discounted items but I wasn't fond of the colors and style. I made the mistake by checking out more of the men's wear as I found a lined jacket that appealed to me. It was such a find as I could use a new jacket for my trip, especially with the cold temperature in Japan during December. I really liked the olive green one but the rack only had small. I walked to the cashier section where the associates were and was hopeful for opening my size but unfortunately none were left. Because I really liked the jacket, it was a toss up between navy blue or black. The black was a somewhat in a faded shade that would easily match and ideal for color coordination but selected the navy blue. Check out was a breeze and the sales associate was amazing. Friendly and informed me of their gift boxes which was a great deal at $5 each - - sturdy, classy and easy to assemble with a red bow accompanying. She offered to assemble it for me which was greatly appreciated. When asked of coupons or discounts, I advised I had none but bless her heart as she extended me the mall discount that saved me an additional $50+. Overall, very pleased on this visit to RL at Waikele. The drive here is quite a distance but worthwhile as I accomplished my goal with amazing service and savings.

In years past I have come here and bought polo shirts for my husband at a discount. So I was really…read moresurprised when we came and the shirts were barely discounted. Also the cotton felt like polyester. Customer service was very poor with staff standing around talking and laughing with one another. Only one young man was cashiering and he was the only friendly face in the store. Maybe they should make him the manager! Later we went to Macys and found some Ralph Lauren shirts almost half price: They were discontinued colors but still a nice beige.

Who doesn't love sales? Reading an email they were having a 70% sale we had to come…read more There were racks full of shirts and some boxes of $10 items. Hubs looked but didn't find anything. Guess he's too used to TB brand aloha shirts. I looked too but some of the women's dresses were still $100+. You never know, you might just find something that suits your taste. Literally for us, our taste was lunch and chocolates close by in Waikele.

Yes, we can spot the iconic Reyn Spooner reverse print cotton shirts worn by downtown workers,…read moreincluding my hubby before he retired. What's so special about these shirts? Reyn Spooner is a fashion design company founded in 1956 by Reyn McCullough and Ruth Spooner, whose names make up the company name. Reyn resided on Catalina Island, CA and met Don Graham of the Dillingham Corp, the developer of the Ala Moana Shopping Center in 1956. He moved to Honolulu in 1959 and opened a retail store in that shopping center. In 1962, Reyn teamed up with Ruth Spooner to create Reyn Spooner in Honolulu and currently has 7 retail stores in HI and also sells apparel in department stores in the US and abroad. Design work is done in HI and sewn in Asia. Reyn felt the traditional aloha shirt had a too bold print and improved it by combining the reverse or inside-out print with his own eye for more sophisticated prints and paired them with a classic tailoring of an oxford cloth shirt. It was called "Spooner Kloth," which was a blend of cotton and spun polyester that's amazingly durable, wrinkle free, and breathable. This iconic shirt became the Aloha shirt that is worn around the world. While working, my hubby's favorite shirts were Reyn Spooner reverse print cotton shirts. He thought they were nice designs, were well made, as they were meticulously sewn and lasted a number of years before you could notice it fading in certain areas. Seams were perfectly double-sewn in straight lines. An extra button was sewn on the underside to allow for lost buttons. As these shirts were pricey, my hubby would show up at their periodic warehouse sales, as their shirts were heavily discounted due to discontinuance of styles. It didn't matter to him, as a Reyn Spooner shirt never goes out of style. And so what if you got last year's Christmas shirt, as even if the year is subtly printed on the fabric, no one will notice. And he specifically looked for shades of blue and black to match with his slacks. So, can't complain about the high prices of these shirts, as they match the quality for what you get. Yes, looking dashing and huge savings when purchased at these warehouse sales! Things have changed over the years. A Reyn Spooner discount store has been set up at the Waikele Premium Outlets. Warehouse sales are no longer held, as this discount store is used to further discount their items, oftentimes at 25% lower than the discounted price, at certain times of the year. Staff notes that prices are similar to those of the former warehouse sales. The discount store is huge and spacious! There are racks of clothing for all family members that Reyn's are known for: terminated prints, local and national sports teams, Christmas prints, pandas, Snoopy, University of HI, and many more. There was clothing for the kids, women, men; straw and fabric hats; plush teddy bears; slacks; t-shirts; collared shirts; swim shorts; hydro flasks; and others. This is a far cry than the small, cramped warehouse sales from years before. The Waikele store is located next to Famous Footwear and on the right side of the Information Center. Hours of operation are Mon to Thurs 10a to 7p, Fri/Sat 10a to 8p, Sun 11a to 6p. Check the hours during the periodic sales, as they open an hour earlier; however, the parking spaces are blocked until regular starting hours to prevent Waikele store employees from parking in them. The Reyn Spooner store at Waikele Outlets is a godsend, as you can get immediate discounts right away. And if you wait for those periodic sales, you'll get further discounts! So glad that my hubby retired, as he no longer needs these shirts, other than for the occasional ones he needs for attending a funeral or celebration. After all these years, Reyn Spooner is still is favorite!

No refund policy. You can "return" but won't get your money back. Wish I knew that when I asked…read morewhat the return policy was. Also everything is x10 overpriced. Better fo order online through the actual brands website. It'll be cheaper with shipping.

Great selection of merchandise at such reasonable prices. The staff was outstanding: professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and personable.

Good quality clothes and plenty of sales! My go to place to get new shirts for my hubby. Picked up…read morea super nice black set of a jacket, 2 shirts, and a shorts to match for him and he actually wears them. (Super picky) GO see Paul there, he's the best! awesome sales there all the time.

Located at the Waikele shopping center. Plenty of free parking, it is also only approximately 30…read moreminutes away from Honolulu, a lot locals go there to shop too. Hurley offers lot of discount clothing that is normally cheaper than a regular Hurley store because it is an outlet. Hurley is one of the brand that I usually shop at. I like the material of the T-shirt, however some of the popular prints that I want to buy, they run out of sizes and the sales person told me those are the most popular item in the store, a lot of tourists buy that and they often run out of size. The salesperson is nice. I will return from time to time to pick out my favorite T-shirt. Recommended.

Was stoked my mom & I found a local Oahu brand that is truly inclusive! Finding stylish,…read morehigh-quality tees that fit my dad comfortably can be a challenge. However Homegrown at Pearlridge totally delivered. The material is nice, the graphics are clean & the fit is perfect for literally anyone on your shopping list. P.S. my dad is very picky with his clothes & I'm pretty sure his entire wardrobe is only black tees. However it's safe to say he's a fan & is already out running errands in it today! Highly recommend stopping by if you want authentic local gear that will fit everyone. (I believe the guy working the front said they go up to size 6x & my dad wears a 3x) #LocalSupport #OahuStyle #InclusiveFashion XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

Walking around Pearlridge shopping center this particular shop caught my attention…read more Homegrown they sell all kinds of Hawaiian attire along with some good local saying printed on tee's. Kanaka was a pretty cool looking tee's also they carry all other Local kind Tees . Once I stepped into the store I've got greeted right away good customer service. Prices are very reasonable support local

I shop on-line at hidemandclothing.com…read more Very good quality clothing, and one of a kind island life prints. Surely to make you feel great wearing their pieces. I wore one of their jersey style top while in Vegas, and received a bunch of compliments. What gets me is following them in IG!, those models work their stuff and you can't help but go straight to their website to check it out. Customer service is great, they reply right away if you have questions on sizes, availability etc. I'll be in the store this year to do my Christmas shopping! Surely my nieces and nephews will also love to receive anything they sell as a gift.

I submitted my online order at 2am, it was out for delivery by 10am that morning. Last minute…read moreChristmas shopping online hoping it would get here in time for Christmas . Quick and efficiently processed my order.

Looking for some outerwear…read more.. When you do live in a warmer climate searching for something warm can be challenging especially when you still don't want to waste that effort as a single use item. American Eagle is one of a bunch of shops at the Waikele Premium Outlet looked promising. Yes there are deals and a lovely selection on some sweater, sweatshirts, jackets and socks though it seems like it's only on specific items and seeing some Christmas prints which are regular priced having current items isn't what I'm look for when it comes to value is like a tease. There were many promising choices but I really didn't want to spend that much sadly it wasn't a place for me thinking of an outlet deals. Service was non existent as no one greeted or even make any eye contact but it didn't really bother me as I was still in browse mode and didn't need any assistance though just is sad that it's been like this at many places. Thank you!

Terrible customer service from the moment I walked in the store. The girl(s) working today should…read morefind another job if they do not want to help people/don't like their job. I was greeted with dirty looks from the two female associates and never received a hi welcome, thank you, or even a small smile. The managers for this store need to do a check on their employees because they obviously are not happy. I will be driving to other AE locations and not coming back to this one. Cashier: VU6142

Banana republic use to be one of the very popular brands and our go to store for many years, it…read moreseems to go downhill like many other stores, even since they closed the store at the Ala moana shopping center, there is not much place to shop this brand except go to Waikele shopping center. I am more of an old school shopper, I like to touch and feel my cloth, try it on before buying. They do have some discount here and there inside the store with good value, it still worth a trip to come visit the store once in a while.

I'm a selective shopper that goes for sales once in a blue moon to replace work attire. I care…read moreabout top quality clothes. I last bought work pants three years ago and amazed that it's in great condition after going through front load washer and dryer almost weekly. Now, I decided to replace a few tops and a sweater with three sweaters for work. Workers on sales floor, fitting room, and register were very helpful and friendly. Regular price for each sweater was $75, minus two discounts, price reduced to $22.49. Definitely a win win scenario.