Moanalua High School was a runner-up in the seventh annual Vans Custom Culture design competition, bringing home a $4,000 donation for the school’s arts education program. The team was led by art teacher Jeff Fujimoto.
The school also took home the Journeys Local Attitude Award with a prize of $15,000.
John P. Stevens High School in Edison, N.J., took home the top prize of a $50,000 grant June 8 at the contest finale at the MAMA Gallery in downtown Los Angeles.
Four other schools that made it to the finals will also receive $4,000.
The national Vans Custom Culture competition aims to inspire and empower creativity among high school students. Every year, the contest draws thousands of entries, and Moanalua, representing the country’s Southwest region, has consistently been a finalist.
Volcom, isle surfer to host pop-up shop
Volcom Oahu will present a pop-up shop hosted by Coco Ho from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at HIC, 348 Hahani St., in Kailua, and 3 to 5 p.m. June 25 at Tropical Rush, 62-620 Kamehameha Highway in Haleiwa.
The Hawaii surfer will also appear from 1 to 3 p.m. June 26 at HSC Poipu, located at 5-5161 Kuhio Highway in Hanalei.
At each location, the first 15 people to arrive will receive Volcom mason jars and sun umbrellas will be given as a gift with purchase.
The refreshment station will serve lavender water and customers may create their own salt-water spray to achieve summer’s beachy hair look.
Anuhea to be face of Cargo in 2017
Hawaiian singer and songwriter Anuhea will be the face of Cargo Cosmetics’ spring/summer 2017 collection.
Cargo president Brian Robinson explained in an online interview that each season the international cosmetics brand creates a collection inspired by a popular travel destination.
“Recently, I visited Hawaii with my family for the first time and was captivated by the rich colors of the sea and vibrancy of the Hawaiian sunset.
“While we found inspiration in Hawaii’s natural beauty, we also wanted to capture the authentic culture and ‘aloha spirit’ that Hawaii radiates. During my trip, I heard Anuhea’s music on a local Hawaiian radio station and then watched a few of her videos.
“Anuhea’s natural beauty, exotic style and magnetic charisma embody the spirit of Hawaii, making her an ideal choice for this collaboration,” he said. “I’m excited to have Anuhea embarking with Cargo on this journey.”
The two-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning vocalist said she has always been a fan of Cargo Cosmetics.
“I need makeup that I can rely on,” she said. “The portable packaging is great when I am on tour and performing under hot lights. It is an honor to be associated with the brand’s new collection.”
Cargo Cosmetics’ Hawaiian spring/summer 2017 collection will debut in more than 1,100 Kohl’s department stores in February. Locally, Cargo is carried at Walgreen’s Keeaumoku Street store. Visit cargocosmetics.com.
