Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for a purple dress, I didn't expect to find one at Aloha Fabrics, but I did! Strolling around Dole Cannery, I saw clothing in the window. I thought that this was a hula supply store? Since I'm here, I should just take a look, right? Browsing the aisles that were filled with all kinds of merchandise like pareo, hair accessories, musical instruments, tube tops, lanyards, check book covers, hula skirts, etc., I found a rack of long mu'umu'u! I was excited to find a pretty lei print on lavender material with purple trim! Perfect! The nice man apologized that there was no dressing room. I estimated the length and width to figure what size to get. He said there's no refund and maybe I can come back for alteration? I think I'll fit! I also saw some coin purses that will make great party favors! I got a bunch and he gave me a discount for bulk purchase! Thank you! Wow... I wasn't expecting anything and this store is really terrific... they even have 100% cotton palaka fabric on bolts! I need to return when I'm ready to sew my next project! Thank you so much!!!

Lots of selection and the staff was friendly and asked if we needed help. Would visit again if…read moreneeding material.

Hidden alright you have to look twice for this place located in Kukui Plaza towards Beretania St…read more on the first level. They have difficult hours since they have full time jobs as well. Service and selection during these Covid times was GREAT! Lots to choose from at the time of my visit you needed to get an appointment which was fast and painless. Go check these peep out you be surprised. Did I mention that they have sewing classes as well+++

Very friendly staff!! Wonderful shopping experience every time I go there. Really like this shop!read more

Definitely has a bigger selection of threads, bias tapes, and zippers than Walmart. All sales are…read morefinal unless defective, can be exchanged but with receipt and within 30 days. I got another calendar! (Dangerous place for me...)

This store is jam packed with all kinds of fabric. I can always find what I need here and enjoy…read morejust checking out their stock. The employees are a little on the reserved side but they work efficiently so no complaints here. The prices are very reasonable and the selection is excellent.

I've been following DeStash Hawaii on Instagram for a while now but haven't been able to visit…read moreuntil my recent Oahu trip and boy was it worth the wait. I've been a Vintage Mu'u collector for 10-15+ years and I was super excited to see their selection of Vintage Mu'u! I took a Lyft to get to South Street from Ala Moana and I was dropped off across the street so I was a bit disoriented at first lol. I had to make sure I was walking in the right direction since there wasn't a big flashy sign. I love the humble lit up sign that said "Alterations" in the window and once I saw a mannequin in window dressed with beautiful Vintage Mu'u, I knew I hit the vintage jackpot lol! It was an adorable store with vintage Knick knacks, accessories, jewelry in glass cases, an alteration station with fabric as you walk through the door, then another section filled with racks of Vintage Mu'u of every size, along with Tops, Palaka Shorts and I also noticed some Outerwear too. I was so excited that I hit the ground running and checked out every rack with my size and collected a good 8-10 or so Mu'u to try on. (I mean I am from Maui so I can't frequent this place much lol!) There were 2 humble dressing rooms with a small basket in the corner for your shoes and belongings. I loved the selection and most of all: the prices. They had vintage 80's-90's to maybe 60's-70's. I did see some rare vintage priced at $150-200+ but for the most part, reasonably priced for carefully curated vintage. I found 3 Mu'u at the end of my Vintage Haul. I scored a Black and Red Manuheali'i Dress (which aunty said everyone adored when it came in so that was definitely a score!) for $110 and 2 other Mu'u's, one was a Made in Hawaii with front bib detail in a cream color for maybe $40 and another Blue Andrade Mu'u for $45. This was definitely worth coming down from Maui. I will definitely be back on my next Oahu trip! The Aunty Owner and her daughter were the sweetest!

This charming shop was small yet full of options. I loved the curated vintage shop vibe, as…read moreeverything was in good shape and was organized well. 'Ola helped me today with choosing a mu'umu'u that fit the criteria required by my kumu hula, and she was very knowledgeable. The store also had a variety of fabrics and sewing tools. The parking was great! There's a lot in the front.

The store specializes in custom prints with a variety of t-shirts and also custom made clothing…read morethat is made in store. The shop associate (owner?) was cutting fabric while we were there. The locally made clothing uses a synthetic moisture wicking fabric and I was after 100% cotton so focused on the t-shirts. They have lots of interesting prints and carry sizes from small to XXL. The cotton t-shirts are imported or from Hanes, but the prints are done in store so you are supporting local artisans even when you do not buy the custom clothing. They also have a variety of gifts such as jewelry and decor items.

Wow! A true artist's atelier!…read more Beautiful prints on dresses, aloha shirts and bags. Travel here for fabulous gifts for yourself and souvenirs which will be truly enjoyed! Highly recommend you travel here! Support a local artist!

I visited Hawaiian Quilt Collection on my vacation and got to take home a piece of paradise! The…read moreHawaiian quilts, pillow covers, and handbags are beautifully hand stitched, preserving the tradition and elegance of Hawaiian quilting as it began. What I loved about this shop is the quality. These are 100% hand crafted, not cheap souvenirs you find in other places. The friendly employee explained the history of Hawaiian quilting and helped me choose this adorable bag! Every time I see it I think about the hibiscus flowers that I saw all over Waikiki during my stay. I definitely recommend stopping by when you are in Waikiki.

Walked into this specialty store featuring traditional Hawaiian quilts as we were looking for a…read moreBaby Shower gift. Our minds were set to look for a Hawaiian baby blanket or unique fashion accessory for the mother-to-be as the parents-to-be live on the Mainland. We excitedly browsed the store looking at traditional and modern quilt designs and expected that we'd probably end up spending no less than $100 (even with advertised 20% discount) as these quilts are beautifully handmade. Unfortunately, when we asked one of the saleswomen to direct us to their section for baby blankets, she kindly replied they didn't have any and the particular size quilt that I had picked turned out to be meant for wall-hanging. LOL... eh, I should have realized what those hanging tabs on one end of the quilt were for but the size looked "right" for a baby. She nicely directed us to another Hawaiian quilt store located on the opposite side of the Ala Moana Center while telling us that other store would probably have baby blankets and more fashion accessories, in other words, more souvenirs and functional products rather than artwork. Sorry, that we didn't buy anything from this store but they do have beautiful, handmade and one-of-a-kind Hawaiian quilts that represent this art form. They also offer quilting classes if you're interested in learning to make your own.