Join surfer Hamilton for sandal preview
Meet pro surfer and Kauai native Bethany Hamilton on Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. for the Hawaii debut of the Bethany Hamilton limited-edition signature sandal by Cobian at Island Sole’s Ala Moana store.
Hamilton will meet fans, autograph posters and share a preview of the sandal. Fans will also have a chance to pre-order the limited-edition footwear.
A portion of proceeds from sales of the sandal will benefit Friends of Bethany, a nonprofit organization supporting shark attack survivors and traumatic amputees.
Any purchase of a Cobian product, including pre-orders, during the event will include a free DVD of "Heart of a Soul Surfer: The Bethany Hamilton Story."
TOMS Marketplace includes local firm
The Base Project, founded by Hawaii entrepreneur Chris Akin and his brother, Doug, is among 30 enterprises that have been chosen for a collaboration with TOMS Shoes for the launch of TOMS Marketplace, an online retail destination hosted on toms.com.
The marketplace features 200 products from companies chosen for their social consciousness, spanning a wide range of causes and geographic areas of impact.
The Akins founded The Base Project to support artisans in the developing world, helping them market their wares globally and returning a portion of profits to their communities.
The marketplace offers the company’s upcycled PVC bracelets that are hand-carved in Namibia. A portion of proceeds goes toward providing tribal communities with clean water, clothing, school fees and textbooks for children, and other needs.
Akin said he got to know members of the TOMS team while developing The Base Project.
"They really championed our products and brand," he said. "Fast-forward to this summer when I received a call from TOMS about a top-secret, game-changing new venture."
The TOMS Marketplace highlights early-stage companies and their causes.
"The TOMS team spent months vetting our philanthropic efforts, materials sourcing, fair trade practices, growth of the company, pricing, production lead times, brand messaging, etc.," Akin said.
Visit www.toms.com/marketplace.
Nordstrom hosts luxe holiday ‘Pop-In’
The "Pop-In @ Nordstrom" series continues with "4U: Brite Lites-Gift City," a curated Cabinet of Curiosities set to launch Friday featuring gift-worthy items and exclusives for the holidays.
Each Pop-In @ Nordstrom is curated and organized by Olivia Kim, Nordstrom director of creative projects.
For this second Pop-In, the selection includes two Fiat models, a custom black-on-black Rolex by Bamford, natural-history and science collectibles from New York’s The Evolution Store, Keith Haring skis produced by Bomber, Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 cameras, an exclusive collection of necklaces from Venessa Arizaga, Andy Warhol "So Many Stars" Bugaboo strollers, Kidrobot toys and Jawbone Jambox.
The Ala Moana store is one of 12 Nordstrom stores to host the Pop-In. Shoppers can also browse online at nordstrom.com.
Peruse vintage finds at Waioli Tea Room
The Vintage Rose and Friends Sale at Waioli Tea Room returns for holiday shoppers.
Vintage finds include linen and handkerchief dresses and tops, lace, estate jewelry, handbags, hats and housewares including linens, shabby chic and Victorian decor, furniture and garden antiques, and miniature herb gardens.
The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Waioli Tea Room lanai, 2950 Manoa Road.
Handcrafted items star in StudioSale
The Studio Sale, which features more than a dozen local artists and was formerly known as the Sale on Jasmine Street, takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday at Palolo Hongwanji.
Items offered by Gordon Edlin, Marie Kodama, Deborah Kaneshiro, Mariko Merritt, Kim Messier, Kati Kuroda, Gary Fujimoto, Cora Yee, Jesse Christensen, Kim Kono, Akemi Ueda, Mari Sakamoto and Candice Wakumoto include handcrafted clothing, jewelry, ceramics, handbags, homemade jams, jellies and chutney.
Palolo Hongwanji is at 1641 Palolo Ave.
David’s Bridal offers discount to military
David’s Bridal is honoring all military members past and present with a nationwide 20 percent military discount on the purchase of any bridal gown in U.S. stores today and Friday.
The discount is offered in collaboration with the USO’s "Every Moment Counts" national campaign. The offer applies to service members planning their own weddings, as well as those who are marrying a service member.
In Hawaii, David’s Bridal is at 1140 Kuala St., Suite 100, in Pearl City. Call 454-8621 for an appointment.
