Culture

Native Hawaiian Values in Design and Manufacturing:  A Case Study of Micah Kamohoali`i

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Abstract

Cultural values have long guided Native Hawaiian practices until they were outlawed in the late 19th century by American colonizers and then were practiced in secret. The Hawaiian Renaissance in the 1970s saw a resurgence of the Hawaiian language and practices and included the emergence of Native Hawaiian fashion designers creating clothing from a cultural perspective. Today, Native Hawaiian designers are receiving international press, and adulations, and are shown on worldwide runways and fashion weeks. The purpose of this study is to examine how a Native Hawaiian designer employs cultural values in his design and manufacturing decisions. 

Keywords: colonization, culture, fashion, Hawaiian, sustainability

How to Cite:

Reilly, A. & Antonio, J., (2025) “Native Hawaiian Values in Design and Manufacturing:  A Case Study of Micah Kamohoali`i”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18492