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Micah Kamohoalii | |
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| Born | Waimea, Hawaii Island |
| Nationality | Native Hawaiian |
| Other names | Kumu Micah Kamohoalii |
| Occupation(s) | Kumu hula, Fashion designer, Educator, Historian, Genealogist, Archaeologist, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Known for | Hawaiian Culture, Fashion Design |
| Notable work | House Of Kamohoalii at New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week |
| Relatives | Amy Hanaialii Gilliom Malia Solomon |
| Awards | Emmy Award Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Telly Award Cultural Preservation Award |
| Website | www.DBKamohoalii.com www.Kipuupuu.com |
Micah Kamohoalii or Kumu Micah Kamohoalii is a Native Hawaiian fashion designer.[1] Hawaiian cultural leader, educator, genealogist, filmmaker, and Kumu Hula from Hawaii.[2] He serves as the Cultural Director for the Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders' Association and is a Kumu Hula of the traditional Hawaiian dance school Hālau Hula named Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu of Waimea, Hawaii.[3]
He is the founder and CEO of a clothing company, Dezigns by Kamohoalii, where he serves as the lead designer.[4] He is an Emmy award-winning creative director and film producer at Kuamano Productions.
Early life and education[edit]
His paternal family comes from the Kapa (bark cloth) traditions[5],[6] labored work of ancient fabric into a family of kapa makers.[5] His second great-grandmother Akiona was a famous lauhala weaver and kapa maker. He is also family to Kapa master Malia Solomon.
Kamohoalii is a descendant of Hawaiian royalty,[7] [8] as his maternal grandfather is a direct descendant of the great King Kamehameha, the House of Kamehameha, and the strong Mahi Clan of Kohala.
Hālau[edit]
He is a well-respected Kumu hula leading his dynamic Hālau named Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu,[9] a traditional Hawaiian school of dance. He received the family hālau[10] and started teaching in 2004, focusing on native Hawaiian practices, protocols, arts, customs, culture, and dance. Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu has gained recognition nationally and internationally under his direction, capturing audiences with their presentations around the world and having performed at prestigious stages from the Smithsonian to Sony Hall to the Grand Theatre Marie Bell in Paris to the Ohga Opera Hall of Japan to name a few. Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu has garnered several honors and awards for their cultural preservation and authentic presentations, establishing their commitment and dedication to their culture.
Career[edit]
In 2005, Kamohoalii founded the clothing company Dezigns by Kamohoalli. Since then, he has been serving as its CEO and lead designer.[6][11][5] The company offers traditional Hawaiian designs of clothing with modern styles. Inspired by his family's rich tradition in the art of kapa (traditional Hawaiian bark cloth), his clothing line has received attention and appreciation from Hawaiian and international customers alike. Kamohoalii became the first Hawaiian fashion designer and brand invited to the official New York Fashion Week to present his clothing collection.[12][13][14] [15]"The brand's emotional performance celebrating Hawaiian culture and history received a standing ovation." [16] Following the success of his NYFW debut, he received the coveted invites from London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week in Europe. [17][18]
Kamohoalii is the first Hawaiian fashion designer and Hawaii-based brand to be invited and to present in the "Big Four" of fashion weeks, including New York[2][5][13][19][16], London, Milan, and Paris.[20][21] Kamohoalii opened his first two stores on Oahu at Pearlridge Center and the other at Windward Mall.[11][19]
References[edit]
- ^ "ABOUT". dezignsbykamohoalii.
- ^ a b "A Tale Of 2 Monarchies: Queen Elizabeth's Death Stirs Up Mixed Feelings In Hawaii". Honolulu Civil Beat. 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Kamohoali'i, Micah – Volcano Art Center".
- ^ "ABOUT". dezignsbykamohoalii.
- ^ a b c d Richardson, Mahealani (July 20, 2021). "From Waimea to the runway, a Hawaii designer is about to take on NYC". Hawaii News Now.
- ^ a b Tsang, Lillian (August 4, 2021). "Hawaiʻi Fashion Designer Prepares to Hit the Runway at New York Fashion Week". Hawaii Public Radio.
- ^ Cheyenne, Sibley (September 19, 2022). "Hawaii pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London". KHON2 News.
- ^ Helland, Katie (November 3, 2023). "Big Island To Big Apple". Pacific Business News.
- ^ "National Artist Fellowship - Micah Kamohoali'i". Native Arts & Culture Foundation. 7 November 2013.
- ^ Maeda, Grace (January 31, 2023). "Q&A with Hawaiʻi Fashion Designer Micah Kamohoali'i". Hawaii Magazine.
- ^ a b "Dezigns by Kamohoalii has grand opening for first brick-and-mortar". Pacific Business News. Aug 23, 2022.
- ^ "Native Hawaiian designers to showcase culture, heritage at fashion, art shows". Yahoo Entertainment, The Honolulu Star Advertiser. August 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "SXSW hosts Hawaiian fashion breakfast with Micah Kamohoali'i and Samantha Harris". National Indigenous Times. October 16, 2023.
- ^ Roetcisoender, Isabelle (July 25, 2021). "Native Hawaiian Designer Invited to NY Fashion Week". AsAmNews.
- ^ Burnett, John (September 8, 2021). "Big Island meets Big Apple at Fashion Week". Hawaii Tribune Herald.
- ^ a b Ridgley, Ijfke (August 23, 2022). "From Hawaiian Family Legacy to Fashion Week". Modern Luxury Hawaii.
- ^ Keller, Ginger (September 21, 2022). "Shaking Up The Fashion World". MidWeek.
- ^ "Kamohoaliʻi's Hawaiʻi designs presented at London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week shows". Maui Now. September 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "From Hawaii to Europe: This designer prepares to make his mark at 3 major fashion weeks". Hawaii News Now. August 2, 2022.
- ^ Daly, Annie (December 23, 2022). "Micah Kamohoali'i Is Bringing Native Hawaiian Fashion to the Global Stage". Marie Claire.
- ^ Holden, Katrina (October 18, 2023). "SXSW Sydney panel: Exploring Indigenous tourism with Hawai'i Tourism Oceania". Karryon.