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Sandal Tree
Lahaina
It's unusual for a resort shop to draw local customers on a regular basis, but the Sandal Tree attracts a flock of footwear fanatics who come here from throughout the islands for rubber thongs and Top-Siders, sandals and dressy pumps, athletic shoes and hats, designer footwear, and much more. Sandal Tree also carries a generous selection of Mephisto and Arche comfort sandals, Donald Pliner, Anne Klein, Charles Jourdan, and beachwear and casual footwear for all tastes. Accessories range from fashionable knapsacks to avant-garde geometrical handbags -- for town and country, day and evening, kids, women, and men. Prices are realistic, too. Also at the Grand Wailea Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea; and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Kaanapali.It's unusual for a resort shop to draw local customers
Village Galleries in Lahaina
Lahaina
The nearly 30-year-old Village Galleries is the oldest continuously running gallery on Maui, and it's esteemed as one of the few galleries with consistently high standards. Art collectors know this as a respectable showcase for regional artists; the selection of mostly original two- and three-dimensional art offers a good look at the quality of work originating on the island. The newer contemporary gallery offers colorful gift items and jewelry. An additional location is at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr. (tel.
808/669-1800).The nearly 30-year-old Village Galleries is the oldest continuously running
Collections
Makawao
This longtime Makawao attraction is showing renewed vigor after more than 2 decades on Baldwin Avenue. It's one of my favorite Makawao stops, full of gift items and spirited clothing reflecting the ease and color of island living. Its selection of sportswear, soaps, jewelry, candles, and tasteful, marvelous miscellany reflects good sense and style. Dresses (including up-to-the-moment Citron in cross-cultural and vintage-looking prints), separates, home and bath accessories, sweaters, and other good things make this a Makawao must.This longtime Makawao attraction is showing renewed vigor after more
Gallery Maui
Makawao
Follow the sign down the charming shaded pathway to a cozy gallery of top-notch art and crafts. Most of the works here are by Maui artists, and the quality is outstanding. About 30 artists are represented: Wayne Omura and his Norfolk pine bowls, Pamela Hayes's watercolors, Martha Vockrodt and her wonderful paintings, a stunning Steve Hynson dresser of curly koa and ebony. The two- and three-dimensional original works reflect the high standards of gallery owners Deborah and Robert Zaleski (a painter), who have just added to their roster the talented ceramic artist David Stabley, a two-time American Craft Council juror.Follow the sign down the charming shaded pathway to a
Gecko Trading Co. Boutique
Makawao
The selection in this tiny boutique is eclectic and always changing: One day it's mesh T-shirts in a dragon motif, the next it's Provence soaps and antique lapis jewelry. I've seen everything from handmade crocheted bags from New York to hammered-tin candle holders from Mexico, plus clothing from Spain and France, collectible bottles, toys, and shawls. The prices are reasonable, the service is friendly, and it's more homey than glammy -- not as self-conscious as some of the other local boutiques.The selection in this tiny boutique is eclectic and always
Holiday & Co.
Makawao
Attractive women's clothing in natural fibers hangs from racks, while jewelry to go with it beckons from the counter. Recent finds include elegant fiber evening bags, luxurious bath gels, easygoing dresses and separates, Dansko clogs, shawls, soaps, aloha shirts, books, picture frames, and jewelry.Attractive women's clothing in natural fibers hangs from racks, while
Hot Island Glassblowing Studio & Gallery
Makawao
You can watch the artist transform molten glass into works of art and utility in this studio at the Makawao Courtyard, where an award-winning family of glass blowers built its own furnaces. It's fascinating to watch the shapes emerge from glass melted at 2,300°F (1,260°C). The colorful works range from small paperweights to large vessels. Four to five artists participate in the demonstrations, which begin when the furnace is heated, about a half-hour before the studio opens at 9am.You can watch the artist transform molten glass into works
Hurricane
Makawao
This boutique carries clothing, gifts, accessories, and books that are two steps ahead of the competition. Tommy Bahama aloha shirts and aloha print dresses; Sigrid Olsen's knitted shells, cardigans, and extraordinary silk tank dresses; hats; work by local artists; a notable selection of fragrances for men and women; and hard-to-find, eccentric books and home accessories are part of the Hurricane appeal.This boutique carries clothing, gifts, accessories, and books that are
Maui Hands
Makawao
Maui hands have made 90% of the items in this shop/gallery. Because it's a consignment shop, you'll find Hawaii-made handicrafts and prices that aren't inflated. The selection includes paintings, prints, jewelry, glass marbles, native-wood bowls, and tchotchkes for every budget. This is an ideal stop for made-on-Maui products and crafts of good quality. The original Maui Hands is in Makawao; another location can be found in Paia at 84 Hana Hwy. (tel.
808/579-9245).Maui hands have made 90% of the items in this
Sherri Reeve Gallery and Gifts
Makawao
If you want to take a little bit of the beauty of Maui home with you, stop by this open-air gallery. Artist Sherri Reeve grew up in Hawaii (the local phone book featured her art on the cover one year), and she has captured the vibrant color and feel of the islands. You can find everything from inexpensive cards, hand-painted tiles, and T-shirts to original works and limited editions.If you want to take a little bit of the
The Mercantile
Makawao
The jewelry, home accessories (especially the Tiffany-style glass-and-shell lamps), dinnerware, Italian linens, plantation-style furniture, and clothing here are a salute to the good life. There's exquisite bedding, rugs, hand-carved armoires, slipcovers, and a large selection of Kiehl's products. The clothing -- comfortable cottons and upscale European linens -- is for men and women, as are the soaps, which include Maui Herbal Soap products and some unusual finds from France. Maui-made jams, honey, soaps, ceramics, and Jurlique organic facial and body products are among the new winners.The jewelry, home accessories (especially the Tiffany-style glass-and-shell lamps), dinnerware,
Tropo
Makawao
Tropo is a magnet for stylish, sensitive,
and rugged men searching for tasteful aloha wear and comfortable basics. Books, clothing, Tilley hats, and Crabtree & Evelyn products are among the finds here. Men can shop for Tommy Bahama trousers and shorts, tasteful T-shirts, stylish winter wovens by Toes on the Nose, and aloha shirts by Reyn Spooner, Tori Richard, Que, and Kahala.Tropo is a magnet for stylish, sensitive,
and rugged men
Viewpoints Gallery
Makawao
Maui's only fine-arts cooperative showcases the work of 20 established artists in an airy, attractive gallery located in a restored theater with a courtyard, glass-blowing studio, and restaurants. The gallery features two-dimensional art, jewelry, fiber art, stained glass, paper, sculpture, and other media. This is a fine example of what can happen in a collectively supportive artistic environment.Maui's only fine-arts cooperative showcases the work of 20 established
Hana Coast Gallery
Maui
This gallery is a good reason to go to Hana: It's an aesthetic and cultural experience that informs as it enlightens. Tucked away in the posh Hotel Hana-Maui, the gallery is known for its high level of curatorship and commitment to the cultural art of Hawaii. There are no jumping whales or dolphins here, and except for a section of European and Asian masters, the 3,000-square-foot gallery is devoted entirely to Hawaii artists, whose sculptures, paintings, prints, feather work, stonework, and carvings are featured in displays that are so natural, they could well exist in someone's home. In response to the ongoing revival of the American Crafts Movement, director-curator Patrick Robinson (of impeccable artistic integrity) has expanded the selection of koa-wood furniture with a Hawaiian/Japanese influence. Stellar artists Tai Lake from the Big Island and Randall Watkins from Maui are among those represented. Connoisseurs of hand-turned bowls will find the crème de la crème of the genre here: J. Kelly Dunn, Ron Kent, Todd Campbell, Ed Perrira, and Gary Stevens. You won't find a better selection elsewhere under one roof. The award-winning gallery has won accolades from the top travel and arts magazines in the country and has steered clear of trendiness and unfortunate tastes.This gallery is a good reason to go to Hana:
Baby Emporium
Oahu
Parents will be grateful that Tom Kim opened this one-stop shopping mecca for everything you could possibly need, from breast pumps and a range of strollers in a variety of styles and sizes, to clothes, blankets and even tiny T-shirts with a selection of sayings that will leave you laughing.Parents will be grateful that Tom Kim opened this one-stop
Blue Geisha Vintage Boutique
Oahu
Despite the fabulous vintage clothes like 1960s styles and European gowns, the hottest thing here is owner/designer Cathy Reed's mini muumuu. She infuses old (long and baggy) muumuus with new life as trendy, sexy minis (a few inches short of the knee) at excellent prices ($30-$80).Despite the fabulous vintage clothes like 1960s styles and European
Hot Mama
Oahu
Owner Paige McGuire has filled her store with fashionable (and comfortable) clothes for those who are expecting, like designer tops (with hidden spandex), trendy skirts (that will fit through several months), and diaper bags that resemble the latest handbags.Owner Paige McGuire has filled her store with fashionable (and
J. Boudoir Corsetiere
Oahu
When what you wear under your outfit is just as important as what you wear, head for this fabulous lingerie boutique featuring everything from soft cotton undies to bras in hard-to-find sizes and corsets (with a corsetiere on staff).When what you wear under your outfit is just as
Nohea Gallery
Oahu
A fine showcase for contemporary Hawaii art, Nohea celebrates the islands with thoughtful, attractive selections like pit-fired raku, finely turned wood vessels, jewelry, handblown glass, paintings, prints, fabrics (including Hawaiian-quilt cushions), and furniture. Nohea's selection is always evolving and growing, with 90% of the works by Hawaii artists.A fine showcase for contemporary Hawaii art, Nohea celebrates the
Nohea Gallery
Oahu
A fine showcase for contemporary Hawaii art, Nohea celebrates the islands with thoughtful, attractive selections like pit-fired raku, finely turned wood vessels, jewelry, handblown glass, paintings, prints, fabrics (including Hawaiian-quilt cushions), and furniture. Nohea's selection is always evolving and growing, with 90% of the works by Hawaii artists.A fine showcase for contemporary Hawaii art, Nohea celebrates the
Oceans in Glass
Oahu
You can watch as local artists create beautiful sea-life sculptures of dolphins, sea turtles, humpback whales, sharks, and colorful reef fish all blown from glass in their studios within the gallery.You can watch as local artists create beautiful sea-life sculptures
The Bookmobile
Oahu
Think back to your childhood when the library's bookmobile would come around the neighborhood. That is exactly what Bryde Cestare, executive director of the Friends of the Library Hawaii, wanted to create with this 12-by-27-foot RV, refitted to be an air-conditioned, well-lit bookstore on wheels. All profits support the state's 51 public libraries.Think back to your childhood when the library's bookmobile would
Up and Riding
Oahu
The name says it all -- the term used for someone who has just successfully caught a wave and is, well, up and riding. This stroller-friendly store is the creation of Jake Mizuno, owner of Honolulu Quicksilver stores, and what he did for adult surfers, he is doing for young tykes in this store: toddler-sized Lycra rash guards, mini-size surf boards, and everything else your young waveriders could possibly need or want.The name says it all -- the term used for
Valerie Joseph
Oahu
Word is getting out about this newcomer on the fashion scene. Off the beaten tourist track, the small store has some unique and more unusual clothing lines (BCBG Girls, French Connection, and their own private label) featuring everything from ultra-casual to very, very dressy. Be sure to check the table in the back for earrings, necklaces, and other well-priced bling.Word is getting out about this newcomer on the fashion
Zuke's Magic & Jokes
Oahu
You don't have to be Harry Potter to enter here, but you may feel like him as you enter the store with the soda sign proclaiming C. ZUKEMURA STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Amateur and professional magicians from around the island stream into this magic store that opens another world. Kids love this place, filled with shelves packed with tricks: candles that magically become flowers, a sponge ball that morphs into two balls, then three balls. . . . Go early, when it opens (call for hours), for a chance to "talk story" with 73-year-old owner Jimmy Zukemura, who doesn't just tell his young patrons how to do a trick, but how to make the trick into real magic. Open Saturdays only.You don't have to be Harry Potter to enter here,
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