The long, white sand, coconut palm-lined drive, backlit by a sparkling azure ocean, welcomes you to Kaʻūpūlehu, home to Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, and Island Copra, one of my favorite resort boutiques in Hawaiʻi. Just beyond, the water’s brilliant blue deepens against a black-sand seafloor, shaped by the gradual breakdown of a two-century-old lava flow from Hualālai.

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I just returned from an impromptu girls trip to Paris, and while May is always a wildly busy month, Paris is forever a good idea.

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A piece of Hawaiʻi made its way to the inaugural Vogue Summer Ball at the Sydney Opera House—one of fashion's most celebrated evenings.

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Kelia Moniz is a two-time world longboard champion, entrepreneur, and mother; a woman whose roots run as deep as the traditions she holds dear. She has been part of the HIE story from the very beginning.

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We highlight some beloved backyard flower lei, care tips, and more. Make a lei, wear a lei, and give a lei this May Day! 

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These two cherished Hawai‘i graduation traditions are beautiful and rooted in the same spirit: a desire to mark a moment with intention and love.

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We are thrilled to be part of this festive week, and we wanted to share a few more exciting events taking place alongside the hula competitions.

Our Guide to Merrie Monarch 2026

Celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life with a gift from HIE.

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Carissa Moore is a mother, five-time World Surf League Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the founder of the Moore Aloha Charitable Foundation. To Mele and Noël, she is a living example of what it looks like to lead with your whole heart. Read the full article here. 

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Get to know Misty Ma‘a, a mother, educator, devoted steward of Hawaiian language and culture, and an original HIE muse.

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We're celebrating the mu'umu'u through a variety of style-minded women who love them.

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To celebrate Mu‘umu‘u Month, HIE co-founder Meleana opened her home for an intimate muʻumuʻu dinner that perfectly captured the spirit of aloha and togetherness. 

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Every January, Hawaiʻi celebrates Muʻumuʻu Month—a vibrant tribute to one of the islands' most beloved garments. The muʻumuʻu is a symbol of cultural pride and resilience, a bridge between Hawai‘i's past and present. 

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