It's a must visit for me whenever I'm in town! High quality and great selection and serviceread more

if you're looking for exquisite gifts with amazing local intentionality and graphics, this is the…read moreplace! we walked in and i immediately could feel the passion for design and local culture. from tote bags to scarves to sarongs and men's t shirts and hoodies, there are so many fabulous designs that reflect the hawaiian love and respect for the planet and it's diversity. there's a huge selection of colors and patterns and the artist's wife was gracious in talking to us and explaining their commitment to local activism and community engagement, which i value. a very fun place to contemplate gifts for friends and family as well as yourself!

I'm originally from O'ahu and was excited to see Alohiwais sign when my sister and I were walking…read moredown the row of stores. We decided to go in to check it out since their sign still said open. Mind you, I always go to Ho'omau Market and always buy stuff from their booth back home on O'ahu. I also just wanted to say that I sometimes see the owners at Ho'omau and they're SO nice and so inviting, girls working there are also very nice. But this one girl today, omg. So there were two girls on 6/9/26 at a couple of minutes before 4. One of the two girls were okay, but the other... let me tell you. I picked something up to try on because I have had my eye on this style of dress online for the longest time and was excited to see it in person. I was going wait for them to come to O'ahu but thought since I'm on vacation, I thought maybe I wouldn't have to wait to get it. Alohiwai is actually one of the first stores I always choose being a VIP at Ho'omau. I was in the dressing room trying on the one dress I took in, LOVED it, decided I was going to make a last minute purchase, and was almost about to come out, when I hear the other girl of the two say, "hey.. so we close at 4 and it's 4:04. So you kinda need to wrap it up" I didn't say anything because I was actually taken aback. I didn't get to see what she looked like, but my sister did. This girl worker, btw, was wearing an off the shoulder white top with curly hair and has tattoos on her shoulders 6/9/26 @ 4:04pm (& yes, I know the exact time to the minute since this worker was in a rush to get home). This worker lacked SO much professional ediquette. In the moment, I was in shock to have been talked to that way from a brand I actually REALLY loved and wanted to go back inside the store, but thought writing a review would be better. (couldn't if I wanted to because they were 4 minutes past closing time) Overall, I'm disappointed and just thought that that first experience IN STORE was a sour one. I ended up not buying anything in store because I felt rushed with the store being closed for 4 minutes. The unprofessional worker was assisting another customer and was being so helpful and professional with her, so maybe she took out her frustrations of wanting to go home right at 4:00pm on the dot with me? Not sure. But I took my business down to all the other stores down the row with better customer service. This experience was so negative for me that I'm questioning taking my business for Ho'omau this weekend when I get back home to O'ahu. Always love shopping at their booth, but for sure NEVER coming back to their home location.

So grateful to be here, Beautiful & cool morning @Hilo, Hawaii. On my way to Low's International to…read moregrab my Rainbow bread & I noticed the super long line, being nosy wanted to see what's going on, hehe. Alohiwai boutique in Hilo, Hawaii, offers a variety of services and products, including: - Unique items and original products - Local Hawaii art and craft - Antique objects and fashion - Kimonos - T-shirts - Jewelry from mixed metals, semiprecious gemstones, and shells from local beaches - 100% natural skin products and reef-safe, chemical-free sunscreens - Recycled fabric and sun dyes clothing - Hand printed, small-batch, and hand-sewn clothing - Reef-safe sunscreen sticks and tanning oil - Curated gift baskets - Gourmet platters, feast tables, and luxury picnics Alohiwai Boutique is located at 191 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. AlohaWai Clothing store's grand opening is today June 15, 2024 , they have a Special sale going on , $150. Fill the bag with merchandise in the bins. Great deals! Cute shop! If you have time today or near downtown Hilo, come check them out!

Love hideaway hilo it's my go to spot for when I need a last minute outfit or cute jewelry! I love…read morethat they have acacia bikinis because no one in hilo has them! Super friendly staff! And it's located right in the heart of hilo on the back side of the building where cafe pesto is! The store is really cute too and they support local by carrying local brand made here in Hawaii! And they always have cute new stuff that's good quality!

Cutest little store in Hilo! One of my favorite stores to go to every time I'm in town. They have…read morecomfortable and fashionable clothes and even clothes for the keiki! Only open Thursday - Saturday so be sure to stop by on one of those days. The girls in the shop are so sweet and helpful, we always feel welcome every time we go! Right in the back of Cafe Pesto, with local brands and Acacias, you can't go wrong! Love this store.

Review #13 for 2020…read more Aunty Zennie Sawyer of Haku Designs has been making AMAZING clothing and accessories from her original screen prints for several decades. All of her designs are based on things from the āina such as kalo, kupukupu, lauae, liko, ōhia lehua, and more. She primarily prints women's clothing and accessories (v-neck shirts, tank tops, scarves, etc), but she also does a limited stock of men's clothing as well. Last year I provided Aunty Zennie with a collared black shirt and requested a liko print, and I was super stoked with how it came out. Every time I wear the shirt, I get lots of compliments, and I tell people it's one of a kind! She recently did a copper colored print of kalo on a dark gray shirt for me, and I'm stoked to wear it once the stay-at-home order is lifted. Aunty Zennie mostly does small craft fairs, but she also posts her stock to Instagram and Facebook and can be contacted on those platforms for orders. She is an amazing kupuna and actively lives out aloha āina. IG: https://instagram.com/zennie.sawyer?igshid=1vn0q9ajzxl1w FB: https://www.facebook.com/zenaida.sawyer

I love this store. Local vibes and aloha all around. Definitely recommend for the cutest clothes…read moreand accessories.

Hometown Honey was such a cute little find! A friend of mine visited a few days ago and recommended…read morethis boutique to me. It's a quaint shop but has a variety of clothing (& sizes) to choose from. I got the cutest romper in the sales rack for under $25, a STEAL! Definitely worth checking it out!

A cute consignment shop with lots of local brands. It's really well organized, and the owner, Lisa,…read moreis so kind! She has a dressing room, and her items are consigned by locals in the area. She told me that some decorated hangers I got are handmade by a man whose wife had passed away, and she saved them because they were handcrafted! So she has a wonderful eye, and a lot of care :) the prices are very fair, and you'll be supporting a local small business in its second generation :) definitely worth a visit!

Best vintage aloha shirt selection in Hilo…read more I didn't expect much from the casual storefront with emphasis on kids and women's clothes, but to my pleasant surprise I discovered the most carefully curated selection of designer vintage aloha shirts on the street. I went into all the vintage shops on that block, and Stella's place had the most prime assortment of men's Manuheali'i, Reyn Spooner, Tori Richard, and Sig Zane aloha shirts. Shirts were fairly priced according to rarity. I found 6 I wanted but rationed myself to 3: a long sleeved Manuheali'i, a short sleeved Manuheali'i in Christmas red, and a Reyn Spooner. Woman owner said Stella is no longer with us, but she is Stella's daughter. I appreciated that she was willing to give an opinion on each shirt as I tried them on. Pricing may be negotiable on multiple purchases? I just paid the marked price on my 3 selections since it seemed reasonable. Only one small changing stall so you have to wait your turn; a second changing room would be a nice improvement.

I have been coming here for many years to get my prom dresses & winterball gowns for school dances…read more& this year I was happy to say now my wedding dress! I've come for the last 2 weeks to dress hunt & each time I've come in it has been nothing but WONDERFUL! Aunty Salina & Kristen & been so helpful & kind assisting me to find the perfect gown. At Simply Said they truly care about you & your needs/wants. So happy to announce because of Simply Said I found the wedding dress of my dream! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Simply Said to anyone who is wanting to work with amazing ladies. Thank you Simply Said for this amazing experience. You definitely have a special place in my heart & I can't wait to walk down the aisle in my dream dress.

Salina was simply amazing! Very accommodating, 4 out of 6 of our groomsmen were from out of state,…read moreSalina worked so hard to make their tuxedos fit perfectly. She even offered us a military discount which saved us a chunk-of-change. My husband and I highly recommend them!!!

This cute store located in the shops along a bay front drive in downtown Hilo is a hidden gem…read more You'll find collectibles, memorabilia, posters, vintage AND new clothing. Most of all, owned by a retired uncle who is super friendly and knowledgeable. He has a few items on consignment and I bought my new favorite necklace: a double Hawaiian Kupe`e shell necklace!

SCAM ALERT!!! Do…read morenot trust this sneaky old man nor the younger woman who hangs out with him. We were a family of two adults and two younger teenagers strolling around Hilo, shopping and enjoying the farmers market. We hadn't been on the Big Island for very long and this was our first opportunity to see what kind of local items were offered on the Island. I say this knowing a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old with their own hard-earned chore money, wanted to buy some souvenirs. We meandered into the Akaka Falls Trading Post, and the old man in the photos showed them some cheap plastic necklaces (a knock-off of what is normally a traditional Hawaiian real nut necklace, found everywhere for $4-$5). Without us adults nearby, he sneakily sold EACH child a $15 plastic (not even a real nut) necklace because they didn't know any better. As this was happening, the woman was nonstop talking my ear off telling me about her daughter who lives near me in California. Okay... ??? I was trying to be polite until she told me her daughter, who is 20 years old, already had 4 college degrees... as I questioned this, not surprisingly I could plainly see this was a lie based on her back up statements. Fine. I'm not here for a new lifelong friend, I'm clearly just a person who has the patience to listen to some unhinged woman's ramblings. The old man was also trying to get my boyfriends personal information so he could start sending him a new newsletter he was writing (huh?) After these diversions, and the sneaky theft of money from the children, the old man wanted to pose for pictures with the kids which seemed creepy in the moment as well, but we nonchalantly complied... maybe it will make for an interesting vacation memory? We realized much later what had actually transpired... and thus reminded me of a time when riding the subway in Barcelona when a pick pocket was taking my attention away on the subway, as he simultaneously stole my camera from my bag. Everything is clear in 20/20 hindsight.