Since I met Ralph Malani, my life has changed:) He's my stylist, and has hooked me up with so many different polynesian based designers and their clothing. Names like Hinano Tahiti, Missing Polynesia, and Tiare Teiti... jewelry and threads, hats and shoes. Ralph has the eye for maintaining my connection to Hawaii through my clothes, even though my music isn't necessarily "hawaiian" at all.
Ralph owns and runs a modeling and talent agency as well.. http://www.hawaiipolynesianmodels.com. Ralph is a visionary, and he has decided to put on a big event to bring together all of Hawaii's finest designers and fashion lovers and calling it Hawaii Fashion Week. There's one in London, one in New York, Hawaii is next!!! Just like our music, Hawaii's fashion scene is so unique and so inspired by our natural surroundings. The fashion and style that comes from these islands deserves to be recognized and celebrated!
Sunday of Labor Day weekend! Get pre-sale tickets to Hawaii's Fashion Week Launch Party at Level4 Nightclub. Check out mean local styles for guys and girls (like MissingPolynesia.com), hot chicks, fashion shows, hot guys, and a live concert by some girl named Anuhea. Should be a fun evening!
And if you hadn't checked out this article about my style make over in Hawaii's Star Advertiser... here it is:
