HILUXURY – Hawaii Luxury Magazine

Dressed to close the deal

Tailor Made

With Ralph Lauren’s made-to-measure program, the man can make the clothes In 1968 an ambitious young man named Ralph Lifschitz quit his job at Brooks Brothers, borrowed $50,000 from friends and family, and created a line of ties named Polo – it was the beginning of a fashion empire of unparalleled proportions. In 1969, Polo…

PATRON SAINT

John Paul DeJoria talks to HILuxury about hair care, tequila and helping to change the world When John Paul DeJoria, chairman and chief executive officer of the John Paul Mitchell Systems hair empire, commits to something, he doesn’t go halfway. Like when he wanted a Balinese-style, dragon-inspired home on the Big Island. It took three…

Doggy Couture

Style your doggie with designer wear Whether it’s a trip to the vet, a day in the park or an adventure around town, you can spoil your pooch with the latest in doggy couture. Louis Vuitton offers a variety of collars, including the Baxter dog collar, which features its signature monogram canvas, leather backing and…

Face it

Mandara Spa’s Urban Cleanse for Men is pure blis Approximately one out of every four facials at Mandara Spa is performed on a man. There has been a considerable rise in male clientele over the past few years. One facialist joked that some men become embarrassed and conjure up justifications ranging from “My wife made…

Day to Night

Laura Mercier business-to-dinner makeup tips A busy life demands shortcuts, and with makeup a few essential products can help women make the transition from a dazzling day look to evening enchantment with ease. Laura Mercier global makeup artist Tayaba Jafri says that in aiming for a “natural” appearance, most women limit themselves by choosing shades…

Suited For Success

Al Tomonari of Neiman Marcus shares business and personal philosophies Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma.” That statement from fashion publisher John Fairchild is an apt description of Al Tomonari, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus. The town’s best-dressed businessman is a reflection of the brand he represents. He is…

Sound Overdrive

Meridian teams with Ferrari for the F80, a solid listening experience Designed in collaboration with Ferrari, the Meridian F80 is a transportable all-in-one digital sound system incorporating a CD and DVD player and AM/FM radio along with facilities for connecting any type of MP3 player or iPod to deliver beautiful, room-filling sound. The high-performance device,…

Bag It

Carry your stuff in style with the season’s “it” bags

Shoe In

Step out in the latest footwear trends for men and women