Exclusive tokidoki collection features isle-inspired print
Tokidoki founder and creative director Simone Legno has been coming to Hawaii for seven years while introducing his collaborations with LeSportsac, and he’s taken notes along the way.
Now his doodles have taken permanent shape in the form of his latest collaboration, "Dolcezza," with the handbag brand. In Legno’s native language of Italian, "dolcezza" means "sweetness and honey."
His love letter to the aloha spirit has resulted in a print full of "honey girls" practicing the hula, playing with dolphins and whales, and greeting other hibiscus- and lei-wearing denizens of the tokidoki universe, including Palette, a maraca-wielding bear; and the shave-ice-loving Unicorno.
Dolcezza is available in 15 styles, all featuring a hot-pink lining and Dolcezza-printed Palette charm.
The collection is exclusive to LeSportsac Hawaii stores at Ala Moana Center, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza, Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and at The Plaza on Guam.
For a brief video of Legno talking about the collection the last time he was in town, visit www.honolulupulse.com/fashiontribe or youtube.com/watch?v=KW-uLhYO5wk.
Museum shop offering free tote with $100 purchase
The Bishop Museum is also home to Shop Pacifica & Gallery Shop, offering an island-centric approach to holiday shopping.
Among items carried are fine arts and handmade craft items such as lau hala, baby blankets, jewelry, clothing, holiday ornaments and many more made-in-Hawaii and/or South Pacific creations.
Shoppers will receive a free keepsake 125th anniversary tote bag with a minimum $100 purchase through Dec. 31. All proceeds from purchases directly support the museum’s programs and exhibitions.
The shop is open during museum hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Mondays (closed Dec. 25). Shoppers may also visit online at store.bishopmuseum.org. For more information, call 848-4158.
Holiday book and gift sale showcases isle publishers
For the reader on your holiday gift list, the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association held a pop-up holiday book and gift sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Bess Press Kaimuki Warehouse, 3565 Harding Ave. (between 11th and 12th avenues).
There will be a wide range of the latest book releases and best-sellers in Hawaii up for grabs, as well as Na Mea Hawaiʻi’s unique collection of Hawaiian art and gift items.
Participating publishers: Bamboo Ridge Press, Bess Press, BeachHouse Publishing, Bishop Museum Press, Calabash Books (Belknap Publishing), Island Paradise Publishing, Kamehameha Publishing, Kohala Press, Slate Ridge Press and Watermark Publishing.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale benefits Aloha Harvest, a community organization rescuing quality food and delivering it to Oahu’s hungry. Donations of canned food may be dropped off during sale hours.
CORRECTION: The Hawaii Book Publishers Association sale happened on Nov. 15. The brief above and in the paper said it would be held Monday.
Crafts, artwork and more available at Moiliili event
The Moiliili Community Center’s Hidden Treasures thrift store will be hosting a craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the store and adjoining parking lot.
There will be craft items, stuffed toys, artwork, ceramics and more for sale, with plate lunches sold at the Habilitat lunch wagon.
All proceeds will benefit the center’s community programs. Call 942-0595 for more information.
Recover after marathon with spa’s massage deal
In the aftermath of the Honolulu Marathon, Na Ho‘ola Spa is offering its Runner’s Recovery treatment Sunday through Dec. 20.
The treatment includes a massage, comfort cream and Hawaiian bath salts to help runners relax and recuperate. The price is $135 for 50 minutes or $195 for 80. The package with added Mint Foot Care is $155 for 50 minutes or $210 for 80. Call 237-6330 or email nahoolaspahnlrw@hyatt.com for reservations.
Na Ho‘ola Spa is in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa at 2424 Kalakaua Ave.
