Get ‘half-y’ at Ward Centers sale event
Ward Centers is bringing back its "Half-y Hour," during which 18 center merchants will be offering 50-percent-off deals on merchandise ranging from home accessories to fashion finds, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Participating stores are As Seen on TV, Bean & Vanilla, Big Island Delights, Calista by Cotton Cargo, Crazy Shirts Outlet, Downtown Gifthings, Eden in Love, Honolulu Chocolate Co., Island Olive Oil, Island Soap & Candle Works, Jams World, Local Fever, Novel T World, Quiksilver, Rainbowtique, Taj Clubhouse, TheFaceShop and Wahoo’s Fish Taco. For more information, visit www.wardcenters.com.
Ala Moana offers ‘Lion King’ goodies
Join Ala Moana Center’s free eVIP Club through Sunday to enter for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see "The Lion King" at the Blaisdell Concert Hall and go home with a "Lion King" merchandise gift basket. Club members can enter at Mall Level 2, near Louis Vuitton, or by visiting www.facebook.com/alamoanacenter.
Club members receive information about exclusive promotions, special offers and Ala Moana Center events.
Shoppers who spend $200 or more during Ala Moana Center’s first sidewalk sale of 2014 will receive a "Lion King" tote by showing center receipts dated Friday through Sunday, redeemed within the same time period at the Customer Service Center. Some restrictions apply.
For details on the promotions, visit www.alamoanacenter.com.
Art+Flea shifts market to Cooke Street
Art+Flea will have a new home beginning Jan. 23, in Our Kaka’ako’s warehouse at 449 Cooke St.
The 5,500-square-foot space will house Art+Flea’s monthly market, which started at Fresh Cafe in July 2010 with 20 vendors. Today, Art+Flea features more than 60 vendors, ranging from independent artists to vintage collectors, DIYers and fashion designers offering their unique wares.
The next event, running from 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 23, is themed "Happy Days." Admission is $3, $2 if dressed in theme. Ages 12 and younger admitted free.
Call 341-4455 for more information.
Find Ferragamo designs only in Hawaii
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Salvatore Ferragamo has created limited-edition shoes and a handbag in a rich shade of red, exclusive to the fashion house’s Hawaii boutiques at Royal Hawaiian Center and Ala Moana Center.
The red patent, calf-leather T-strap shoes are $750. The red patent leather mini Sofia handbag with hardware detail is $1,650.
For more information, call the Waikiki store at 971-4267 or the Ala Moana store at 973-6101.
Stock up for summer with isle lines
Temperatures have dropped into the 60s in recent weeks, but warmer weather is around the corner and those who plan ahead might take note of a couple of new launches:
Rove Swimwear
The Hawaii-based luxury swimwear line has launched its inaugural collection, Reve Bohemia, and will present its first trunk show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fighting Eel’s Kailua store.
Founded by local designer Alicia Van Bokhoven, Rove stands for spontaneity, wanderlust and freedom, with a collection that includes custom linings and fabric, crochet and macrame, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. The admitted “bikini addict” Van Bokhoven said her designs “mirror my lifestyle and travels worldwide.”
Rove is also available at The Bikini Room in Hanalei, Kauai, and online at beachwahine.com. San Lorenzo in Ala Moana Center and Kahului, Maui, will start carrying the line in April.
Visit www.roveswimwear.com.
Waikiki Beachboy
Pualani Honolulu has partnered with the Waikiki Beachboy boutique in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel to begin offering a limited-edition swim and beachwear collection exclusive to the boutique.
The “Royal Wahine” line was inspired by the colors and sights at the Royal Hawaiian and comes in an array of fits, including tankinis and boy shorts for modest customers. Halter and tube dresses are also available for nights out on the town.
A second local designer, Mahiku Activewear, has partnered with Waikiki Beachboy to create a Royal Hawaiian-inspired “Kini” capri pant. The active-wear pants are made with UPF 50-plus fabric and can be used both in and out of water, with durability for surfing and stand-up paddling and comfort for exercising or performing yoga stretches.
Waikiki Beachboy is at 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Shop 9. Call 922-2223.
