Lo Kaimuloa of Riches Kahala is among the most respected – and beloved – retailers in Honolulu She has an uncanny eye for the up-and-coming and she is willing to take a chance on new designers. Known for her impeccable taste, she also constantly keeps her core customers in mind. But perhaps it is her
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Posts With Tag 'Jose and Maria Barrera'
Posted on November 6th, 2011 by paularath
Posted on September 27th, 2011 by paularath
I first met Kyle Kagamida when he was 19 years old and a culinary student at KCC. He called and asked to meet with me because he had just discovered the art of fashion styling and was interested in pursuing it as a potential career path. That was in early 2010. When I was ready
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Posted on July 21st, 2011 by paularath
It’s kinda nice when there’s a mutual admiration between a retailer and a designer. That’s certainly the case with jewelry scions Jose and Maria Barrera of NYC and Lo Kaimuloa of Riches Kahala. I have been a huge fan of the Barreras’ work for many years, so when preparing for our trip to NYC I
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Posted on June 19th, 2011 by paularath
Our day in the Garment District began with a visit to the atelier of Jose and Maria Barrera and their daughter Larisa. It’s located near 7th Avenue, the hub of the district. They are a small family business of jewelry design that is sold in specialty boutiques and at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. In
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