Muʻumuʻu

A vintage Mamo Howell.

By the time the missionaries got here on 4 April , Hawaiian women were very familiar with European clothing and fashion. They were nothing new. Hawaiian people already had been wearing European clothing, occasionally as full suits, more often individual pieces as fashion accessories, for decades. Kamehameha, himself, often dressed in European clothing. Women at sea was not the rarity the common English narrative would have us believe. Most of us have heard the stories of women who disguised themselves as men and went to sea. There also were many women who sailed as women , to the extent of captaining their own ships, though that was more common in Asia than in Europe.

Muʻumuʻu

After sharing the box of fabrics with her sister and brother-in-law they challenged her to wear them out and about. It quickly inspired me to create a collection based off of these classic designs. At every backyard party all my aunties were wearing these beautiful, bright patterned dresses that showcased the plants and flowers of the islands. I remember my great auntie wore this beautiful blue and white one with hau flowers and lei on it almost every time I saw her, even if she was just working in the yard. Then I sketch a bunch of different patterns. A: I love this collection for so many reasons. The main one for me is nostalgia. It reminds me of sitting out on the back porch listening to my aunties talk story all day while we played in the yard. Join us on social during the month of January by sharing the hashtag ALOHAMuumuu to show us how you celebrate MuumuuMonth for a chance to be featured on our social pages! Q: What was your process for creating this collection?

Q: What was your favorite part about this collection? Last night, or early this morning really, I finished muʻumuʻu purse. Then hand stitching the top liner piece, muʻumuʻu, with handles attached, to the main lining.

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As you prepare for this joyful occasion, choosing the appropriate attire is an essential part of embracing the cultural significance and aloha spirit of the event. For men, a comfortable aloha shirt, also known as a Hawaiian shirt, is a classic choice. These colorful shirts feature vibrant floral prints and island motifs, perfectly capturing the laid-back and cheerful vibe of the event. It allows for comfort and ease of movement while still exuding grace and sophistication. Long dresses with tropical prints or vibrant colors are also an excellent choice, capturing the essence of the Hawaiian spirit. Men can opt for collared shirts, such as button-down shirts or polo shirts, paired with khaki pants or dress shorts. Women can wear sundresses, skirts, or dressy pants combined with comfortable sandals or closed-toe shoes.

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It quickly inspired me to create a collection based off of these classic designs. It was almost before women in general wore the garment. Below: The finished purse To be sure to could be done, she brought her own cloth. I think the old narrative of missionary women covering the Hawaiian women to hide them from their men is giving too much power to the male gaze. I also included copper RFID shielding fabric between the linings. Above: Aloha and Cara. Femme des iles Sandwich Portrait of a woman from the Hawaiian Islands, wearing a cloth wrap skirt, a pair of earrings, a whale tooth shaped necklace, and her hair short with a section of hair limed at the front. When this whole batch of foreign women showed up, they were quite the curiosity. The main one for me is nostalgia. The Virtual home of Cherie's Place since

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Then I sketch a bunch of different patterns. Missionaries preaching in a kukui grove. I was admiring the gorgeous lei hulu. Femme des iles Sandwich watercolor by Louis Choris We can see that Hawaiian women already were interested in world fashion well before the missionaries arrived. A vintage Mamo Howell. A number of ship captains, both merchants and whalers, sailed with their families on-board. By the time the missionaries got here on 4 April , Hawaiian women were very familiar with European clothing and fashion. Hawaiian people already had been wearing European clothing, occasionally as full suits, more often individual pieces as fashion accessories, for decades. She requested all the seven white ladies to take seats with them on mats, on the deck of the Thaddeus. If the missionary women had ever truly attempted to cover the bodies of Hawaiian women to keep the pure eyes of their missionary men from being tempted by lusts of the flesh, they failed miserably. I also included copper RFID shielding fabric between the linings.