hawaii fashion incubator

calling all style fans - the hawaii fashion incubator (hifi) is now open for membership to fashion insiders (designers/shopkeepers/buyers) and enthusiasts (h|h readers!). in addition to the warm fuzzy feeling of doing your part to help hawaii designers get noticed around the islands and beyond, hifi members score a number of exclusive perks including invites to trunk shows, designer discounts, and 30% off the official 2008 hifi tee designed by kealopiko (shown above).

the style consortium recently attained non-profit status and has been busy planning lots of goodies for industry professionals who will have access to online forums, classes & workshops, and a job/internship board. a hifi mentors program is also in the works to help nurture up & coming talent homegrown in hawaii, and hifi hopes to eventually establish a resource center for the growing fashion community featuring workspace and a showroom for local designers.

to celebrate hifi's launch, hele over to the website and sign up for a founding membership which is available at an introductory rate for a limited time. tax-deductible donations are also welcome if you want to embrace your inner philanthropist and become a hifi angel donor.

• annual membership: $40 ($60 w/ hifi tee)

{photo credit: gina baurile}