tahiti imports

canoe pa'u

it seems like pretty prints are everywhere this season which reminded me of the fabulously swingy pa'u hula skirts from tahiti imports. this is the place to go if you are ready to take one of the most traditional styles of the pacific to the streets this summer. in addition to ready to wear skirts, pieces can be custom made from the shop's vast selection of fabric (many of which are exclusive to ti) used to make their popular pareos.

if you prefer something even more bold in design take a peek at this tatau inspired tiki pattern pa'u in the very au courant black & white colorway.

and, here's a juicy pop culture connection: don severson, who along with his wife betty lou owns tahiti imports, is credited with introducing the tahitian style bikini to the islands back in the 60's when stopping by the shop during its halcyon days at the international marketplace was a must for everyone from supermodel veruschka to jackie o.

hula girl tee + monstera poho bag

the honolulu shop is a favorite resource of local quilters who love the graphic punch the fabrics bring to their projects. the website is constantly updated with new designs and, of course, stocks everything from tahiti imports' famous pareos, pa'u skirts & monoi soap straight from the south pacific to fabric by the yard for you crafty types.