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At Ao Organics Hawaii we believe that natural skincare should be accessible and affordable while being affective and sourced local ingredients. At this Merrie Monarch we will be bring our Skincare Refill bar & preloved clothing rack

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Short Stack is owned by Healani and Tanya who started this company in 2015. Short Stack started off as a children's brand where these moms decided to create fun and original Hawai'i lifestyle clothing for their kids. Over a few years, the brand eventually produced adult size clothing that has now grown into inspirational and aloha based apparel for the entire family.

Short Stack produces 80% of their products in-house and outsources their remaining goods to local and international businesses which they have built one-of-a-kind relationships with. They are all about making connections with all kinds of people around the world. ALL their goods come through their shop and is packaged and appreciated with a lot of ALOHA energy.

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Fueled by a desire for comfort, quality and style. Evry Apparel Hawai'i was founded to empower women, ensuring they feel as confident in their active wear as they feel in a post work-out high. Donna is a Hilo girl who grew up dancing and eventually found her passion through sharing yoga and fitness to strengthen the mind, body and soul. Empowering her community through these wellness practices has become a huge part of her purpose and path. Her activewear brand is meant to match the standards and quality of the classes offered at Evry Collective HI. Yoga and Fitness studio right in the heart of Hilo.

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Keha Hawaiʻi is a contemporary Hawaiian clothing brand that celebrates the ʻāina, kānaka, ʻōlelo, and moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi. Keha Hawaiʻi offers fashion-forward apparel that features original prints and styles for wāhine and kāne alike.

This upcoming Merrie Monarch season, Keha Hawaiʻi will be launching a brand new collection available exclusively at Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi Market!

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Lotus Swimwear, founded in 2014 and handcrafted by designer Ciana Kawailei’a Lindsey-Chong, is a bikini company specializing in custom fitted swimwear. As a makuahine of four, Ciana is driven by a passion for making everyone feel comfortable and confident. She personally designs and hand sews each bikini, ensuring exceptional quality and a perfect fit. Embracing the belief that swimwear should be an expression of self-love and body positivity, Lotus Swimwear offers a wide range of sizes, styles, and designs to celebrate individual beauty.

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'Āina Organics is a woman-owned, ʻOhana (family) operated CBD skincare company that was launched in 2020 with a mission and vision inspired by our founder, Grace Young, and her wellness journey postpartum.

Grace's signature recipes blend organic, ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients with premium, sun-grown hemp to create distinctive products that inspire, uplift and empower everyBODY.

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Keanu Wilson is a self-taught digital artist known by the pseudonym Prowlanu, originally from Connecticut. With an innate passion for digital art, he embarked on a creative journey after obtaining his BA in Kinesiology from the University of Hawaiʻi. Keanu's artwork celebrates life, specifically the indigenous flora and fauna found in the Hawaiian Islands, from which he draws his artistic inspiration. His creations are distinctive and timeless, reflecting his unique perspective and artistic vision.

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Haunani of "Wednesday Paper" and Malie of "Malie Moana Art" collaborate once a year for their Mahina Calendar and its subsequent products bridging Haunaniʻs contemporary stationary business and Malieʻs blockprint and digital art.

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Kūlua creates small batch clothing, home goods, and accessories for the modern Hawaiian lifestyle. The prints and fabrics are woven together to tell the story of our island home of Maui. Sustainable, modern aloha wear that is grounded in ʻāina land and Hawaiian culture.

Our goods are cut and sewn in small batches at our Studio Shop in historic Makawao town. Our fabrics are soft and sustainable, using industry best-practices for eco-friendliness. Our collections include modal knit classics for elevating your every day, modern muʻu with a nostalgic feel, aloha shirts, keiki wear, unique jewelry, accessories and home goods that promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Our team is made up of women who love to sew and make.

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Welo Creations are handmade and Hawai’i inspired accessories. Known for our Pāpale and Hat jewelry combo, we also design matching earrings and wall art.

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Hello ! My name is Chels . We are a small local & mama owned business located on Oahu. We create timeless , everyday , and keepsake jewelry. For Merrie Monarch we are bringing our popular custom and permanent jewelry bar.

Elly Rose is beyond excited and honored to be apart of Merrie Monarch for our first time. We hope to see your beautiful face there 🤍 Come shop , or just stop by to talk story with us

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Born on Maui, Lola + Elia is a comfort lifestyle brand built around our ‘ohana. The things our keiki love. Six years ago I started printing baby clothes and sewing burp cloths in my living room & it grew into so much more. I am forever grateful for the amazing support over the years. I wasn’t 100% sure we’d make it to Merrie Monarch this year after the incredibly difficult 2023, but we made it 💫 it’s been an uphill battle to say the least & I can’t wait to see/meet everyone! ❤️ Jess, Kimo & da keiki.

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Welcome to HNL Baby Co.

We all have littles who are special to us (even if they aren't our own keiki) honolulu baby company was started to add a little sunshine + aloha to their lives with our fun prints and comfy clothing.

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We are students at Kamehameha Schools, Hawai'i who promote aloha 'āina by designing Ka Wahī Pīlali Nalomeli (beeswax wraps), sustainable plastic replacers. Our designs are inspired by native and endemic plants and our culture. We're passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. Join us on our journey towards a cleaner planet and start replacing your plastics with our eco-friendly wraps. Mahalo for choosing Ho'onele 'Ea.

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She Wood Go is a Maui-based woodwork shop specializing in products and designs that are inspired by our local island lifestyle and native Hawaiian culture. They offer a one-of-a-kind selection of everyday items, earrings and accessories, home goods and decor, and educational tools that are infused with the ways, values, and nostalgic memories of being raised here in Hawaiʻi. Being a wāhine owned business, She Wood Go wants to lift other wāhine up and empower them to know that they can do all the things. SWG will be dropping some new She Go items at Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi.

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We are a wahine owned and operated surf shop and brand specializing in modern muu and aloha wear. Our prints are designed in house and we have two new print releases specifically for Merrie Monarch week. Looking forward to seeing our Hawaii island customers in person and selling alongside the other amazing local vendors!

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All pieces are hand drawn in Hawaii and inspired by its beauty, culture, and people. Ranging from simple silhouettes to complex Lei Po'o, each art piece was created to make a statement, exude good vibes, and the aloha spirit no matter your location.

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Aloha, my name is kawaipunahele & I have been running my Lehua Lole since 2016. I started my small business because I wanted to support my dreams of pursuing Brazilian jiu jitsu & wear cute Lole while I train. Since having a baby it’s given me a new purpose to be able to work from home & raise my son. What you can expect from me this merrie monarch is an all exclusive print that you can only find at kako’o Hawaii!

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Misha Mendosa was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She studied Fine Art at the University of Southern California and then continued on to Parson’s the New School of Design to get her second degree in Fashion Design. After working in the fashion world in New York City for six years she packed a bag and traveled around the world looking for inspiration. She visited Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Greece, and Italy. After her travels, she returned to Hawaii where she launched Misha Hawaii in 2011.

Upon her return to Hawai'i, she reconnected with Hawai'i and fell in love with free diving and collection shells. This led her to create her first shell bangle. Jewelry making started as a hobby and she began making jewelry for friends and family. Her shell-inspired designs are where her journey began.

FLASH FORWARD 10 YEARS LATER - Misha Hawai'i is a full line of elevated Island Inspired Jewelry for the modern mermaid. The line includes fine jewelry, exotic pearl strands and one of a kind rare pearls. From the ocean to the mountains, Hawai'i is a tropical paradise which is a constant source of inspiration for Misha. She works in her studio/showroom located in Honolulu, Hawaii. What you can expect from Misha on this Merrie Monarch Festival is one of a kind designs made with Aloha.

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We are a beekeeping ʻohana on a mission to save honey bees. We produce a variety of healing Hoʻōla honey & natural products from Kohala, Hawaiʻi to nourish our lāhui. We are excited to reveal a whole new line of surprise products for Merrie Monarch week, including new honey flavors, lip balms, solid perfume, and more. We're also bringing a new style of pua vases you are sure to love. Can't wait to see you all there!

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Bujo Bae's mission is to empower you to do it all with functional, aesthetic stationery. Designs and collections are inspired by bullet journal spreads promoting overall mental wellness for the modern family. The owner + designer (Jenna Ikeda) is born and raised from Hilo and excited to be releasing new products with her popular anthurium pattern.

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Toys and books for your Itsy Bitsy Keiki intentionally designed by a pre-K Kumu, based on Hawaiian culture and language

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My Name is Charlotte. I’m 12 and born and raised here in Hilo, Hawaii.

I started my own business creating bracelets a few years back. Something that I want people to know is that every piece is made by me, with so much love and good intentions. I do all of this to support my long and short terms goals on my journey to black belt. I train daily at Alameda Jiu Jitsu and love traveling to compete under the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation. This year I plan to again defend my current gold medals and make my family and friends proud. Every purchase made by you, helps me continue to chase my dreams and I Thank you so much for believing in me!

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Everyday Local is a musical band and a brand started by Mark Yamanaka and Kellen Paik. All of their hand-silkscreened designs celebrate the awesomeness of our local lifestyle in Hawaiʻi: from hula to hunting to fishing and everything in between!

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Introducing Kea Peters, the wahine behind Kākou Collective.

Hailing from ʻEwa Beach, Oʻahu, Kea's creative journey began at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in 2007, instilling in her the significance of community and the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture.

In 2019, a transformative moment in motherhood spurred Kea to transform her graphic design studio into a creative haven, birthing hand-made planner products incorporating her original artwork. Following a successful debut at a Planner Convention in San Francisco in March 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Kea's creative influence flourished. Leveraging Instagram during quarantine, she taught her community how to illustrate native plants and plants with cultural significance, breaking the barriers of accessibility.

Hand in hand with her ʻohana, Kea has meticulously shaped Kākou Collective into a brand authentically perpetuating Hawaiʻi's story through high-quality, meticulously crafted products with her original artwork. Since 2020, Kea has continued her transformative journey as a devoted visual storyteller, consistently unveiling new products that intricately weave the captivating narrative of Hawaiʻi's cultural heritage, hoping to inspire future generations to honor, perpetuate, and elevate Hawaiian Culture, and the rich local culture of Hawaiʻi.

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ABOUT KAHUA ʻĀINA

Kahua ʻĀina is a company deeply rooted in the care for ʻāina and in order to care for something, you must first fully know what it is. ʻĀina is the place in which you find nourishment. ʻAi (food) + nā (many) equals to the many foods or the many different forms of food. When we normally think of ʻāina, we tend to only think of the physical aspect of the word, “land and food”. But in actuality, ʻāina encompasses all types of ʻai. Physical, spiritual, emotional, psychological-so as a company, we needed to make sure that our Kahua (foundation) be made secure in all aspects of ʻāina.

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Kahui Palaka was created in the midst of the pandemic. We started as a family that needed to stay busy and create something while we faced uncertainty. As we grew our operations, so did our product offerings and as we continued to have positive response, it allowed us to create more. Overall our ohana is grateful to you all for being a part of the journey and we hope to keep creating for you, as a family for years to come.

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Electronic, beach and lifestyle accessories inspired by the beauty of Hawaii. At lei'ohu designs our goal is to provide beautiful and practical accessories for your everyday life. Protect your electronics; Ipads, macbooks, airpods, Take us on all your adventures with our exclusive beach mats, beach bags and more!

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Fabienne Dumlao is the owner, designer and self-taught craftsman behind Kuiki. A local jewelry brand based on Oʻahu. Everything started a few years back with some shells which she found during her dives around the island. To reflect the beauty of the Hawaiian islands, she began to create jewelry only for friends, family and herself. Although, it later became more than just a hobby. She opened her first website on Etsy and joined her first pop-up markets. Since then, the Kuiki brand has been thriving. She is thankful for the support of the many people in her life, as well as all her customers and followers. Now, she is honored to be able to be a part of the Kakoʻo Hawaiʻi Merrie Monarch 2024. Many new designs and pieces will be released during the event.

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The mission of Kaulana Mahina is to provide researched based resources that promote Hawaiian culture and language. Check out our Hawaiian Moon calendar in Hawaiian along with our maps and keiki books!

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Aloha, I am Emrie.

I am the founder of Aunty Sissy’s Sweet Treats. Our first product was created, The famous Aunty Sissy’s Chex Mix in 2012. With contunious motivation from my sister and awesome customers. We are now offering a variety of sweet treats, and continuing to expand. I would say the best thing about doing what I do is hearing everyone fall in love with every bite.

This Merrie Monarch customers can expect plushies, keychains, and some New fillings for our stuffed mochi❤️

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Pawniolo Pets hand crafts all natural pet food, treats, and chews using locally sourced ingredients. They support Hawaii ranchers, farmers, and hunters.

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Hawaiian Flower Jewelry Handmade with Polymer Clay in Hawaii

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Zoey Grace is not just a clothing boutique that sells beautiful things but so much more than that. It is a dream that was firmly found and rooted in his direction and purpose. Zoey Grace is each woman’s potential that is found and released when they are obedient to Gods word and submit all that they are to please him. For the pointed word in Psalms 30 reminds us that “charm is deceptive and beauty does not last but the greatest beauty is found in a woman who fears the Lord.” That is the beauty that Zoey Grace contends for women to know deeply. For there is nothing better, sweeter or more rewarding than that.

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Handcrafting Hawaiian heirloom jewelry for the Lāhui. We are excited to be coming to Hilo for our first ever Merrie Monarch event! We are thrilled to share our new HHJ design being launched at MM24 and well as hhj specials you won’t want to miss!

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Tita collab brand focused on creating for da local body types. Original pieces that will be a staple to your holoholo missions or a night out with da girlies. Bringing our Limited KAPA COLLECTION which features items for da whole ‘Ohana!

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DONTSWEATERIT studio is wahine owned and operated small business that offers original illustrated merchandise for those that need a bit of kawaii from Hawaii in their life.

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Aloha my name is Amber King I’m a second generation weaver from the island of Maui. I was born and raised on Maui with ulana lauhala all around me all the time. My parents were my Kumu’s who learned from ‘Anakē Hilda Ānuenue. I’m so grateful to have this Mana’o ingrained into me from such a young age. I started this business about six years ago. My main focus was to create timeless lauhala pieces that every girl, woman and man would want to wear. I incorporated 14k gold fill, sterling silver and pearls into most of my collections to make them have that little extra pop! I will be bringing back some of our original designs for this event along side my newest collection designs. Merrie Monarch has been a dream and I’m so excited and so grateful to be apart of this incredible event and community.

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Organic, esthetician-formulated skincare designed to elevate your daily beauty ritual, without harming mother earth.

Handmade with love in Kaua'i

Nourish yourself from head-to-toe

with the super powers of Hawaiian botanicals.

We can't wait to meet you in person at the Merrie Monarch! We will have a special discount for you!

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Hawai’i inspired beach accessories and other island style goods for the beach, travel and home.

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At KIM TAYLOR REECE, we started as a small art and design gallery with a vision to bring unique vision and creative designs to our clients. Our passion for art and design has grown over the years, and we have expanded our collections to include originals, ready to frame, books, apparel and gifts.

ALL PULU

CULTURE | COMMUNITY | CONSERVATION Enjoying our natural resources while understanding our Kuleana for it.

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Waiwaolani is a Maui based, wahine owned small business. Founder, Roselani Aiwohi took her passion and curiosity of Native Hawaiian Plants uses them as surface pattern inspiration. Through small ways, Waiwaolani hopes to make a difference by supporting conservation efforts of Native Hawaiian plants & species throughout Hawaiʻi.

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[Ep-ik] Style is a collection of activewear and resort casual wear designed to provide comfort, empowering women to embrace effortlessly chic.

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Born and raised in a small town Honoka'a, located on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Mary has always had a passion of natural beauty from when she was a child. She was fascinated by the healing characteristics of plants and herbs. After years of making her homemade beauty products she decided to continue her life-long goal. Hoping to elevate a healthier lifestyle of others too.

Our mission is our genuine commitment to clean beauty efforts. Supporting our local communities and striving to always improve.

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Aloha! We are Kolekolea. We are so excited to be part of Kākoʻo this year. We will be bringing sunshirts, matching ʻohana swimwear, pāpale, mats, and we hope to be releasing a new limited edition item (details to come)!

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Aloha, my name is Nikki. Born and raised Hilo girl, native Hawaiian māmā of 3 and visionary creator of Cupcakes, BOOM!

A small town local girl, living the dream of owning a business while raising a family. My heart has always wanted to figure out a way to serve the community that I was born and raised in. So here I am, serving creativity through beautiful and delicious desserts in the town I call "HOME".

Our lovely storefront is situated at the Manono Street Marketplace, just across from Hawaiian Style Cafe. This November marks our 10th anniversary in this spot, where we've been crafting handcrafted, scratch-made delights – from cupcakes and macarons to Pinterest-worthy cake designs and extravagant holiday menus.

Exciting news at Kāko'o Hawai'i Market – we're bringing our refreshing Acai Bowls and our signature Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches. Come savor the goodness!

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Wolfpack Soccer | AVENGERS BASKETBALL

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OTAI | DESSERTS | COLD BREW

Made in Hawaiʻi

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LOCK-JAW LEMON PEEL started because of our love for the taste of crackseed snacks and lemon peel. We began making our product in small batches for friends and family. As the request and demand for more of our tasty treats grew, we decided to make it in larger batches and in different flavors. The local families of Hawaii that enjoy our treats and support our small business are the only reason we thrive. We want to say a big mahalo to all of you for your support for the past couple years. We hope to continue providing you with great products for many years to come.

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Designer Jessica Wong, started out cutting, sewing, finishing, tagging and shipping each garment that was sold; over the years Kamea has grown, which has lead her to get help from their manufactures. Today she personally creates custom orders and sews limited handmade collections. Sewing and designing is her therapy! It allows her to be creative and to share a piece of her with all of you. Being a wife and mother, will always be her top priority, but she is thankful for the time God gives her to express herself through Kamea Designs. Sheʻs not perfect and she fails often, but she tries to remember that God has His plan for her, and the Bible reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."

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Fresh Local Hawiian Food. - From Heart to Tummy.

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My Grandma retired Kows Restaurant in 2017. During covid in 2020, my mother and I started Kow Kow Kitchen on the lanai of Grandmas house. We have grown our little business since then, moving to our commercial kitchen, expanding our menu and attending events around town. We are honored to take part of the Merrie Monarch festivities this year and participate in this Hilo tradition. Come fuel up on Manapua and Pork hash in between your shopping. Thank you for supporting local!

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We recently changed our name to "Island Style Birria" (formerly Melange Hawaii) because it embodies our style better. We offer a creative and local spin on traditional Birria by making it with pork instead of more goat or beef. We also have an interesting line of tropical fruit hot sauces that we make from locally grown fruits and peppers. We will also be featuring a Sumo Bowl - which is a combination of a ramen bowl with a two crispy birria tacos to dip! We offer a delicious custom blend of hibiscus and rose iced tea that we fresh brew daily and a new Brazilian Limeade is refreshing and creamy and made with local sweet limes.