jan. 17, 1893 - overthrow of the hawaiian kingdom

our last reigning monarch, queen lili'uokalani
on this day 119 years ago hawai'i was forever changed

NYTimes Blog: Hawaiian Monarchy Overthrown by America-Backed Businessmen

kealopiko - makahiki 2011/2012 collection

kealopiko - makahiki 2011/2012 collection

kealopiko: belly of a fish; choice to hawaiians (na puke wehewehe 'olelo hawai'i)

kealopiko is in it's sixth year of creating 'ike hawai'i inspired clothing.  

their designs are pleasing to the eye and adorn the body in comfort and in style.  

each piece shares a mo'olelo hawai'i to remind us

of the stories of hawai'i's past that continue to shape hawai'i's existence.  

and that is why i love, love, LOVE them.  

they are choice to this hawaiian.

click "e hele ana kāua" to see some favorites from this season's collection