The mission and fashion of Goodwill
Meet the 2011 Back-to-School Goodwill Hunter Fashion Challenge winner. His collegiate style choice (from the Kaimuki Goodwill store) embodies casual comfort and resort chic, but yes, it’s still school-appropriate. Moses Gouveia is the Fashion Club President at Honolulu Community College and is passionate about design, Goodwill treasure hunting and promoting fashion. He is the newest member of the Writer’s Block - a Goodwill [...]
The navy blue power suits and Chanel-esque feminine suits (adorned with pearls) inspired many of today’s business chic trends. But now - it’s about expressing your personal style with a professional flair. Your outfit can be influenced by your schedule. If you’re off to an important board meeting, a variation of the 80′s inspired power suit could work. Update the [...]
The spirit of goodwill is contagious. Goodwill employees and their families are often guilty of spreading the spirit of giving back to others and the community-at-large. Take for instance, Jennifer Kuwahara, wife of Rick Kuwahara, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii’s Business Development & Marketing Manager. She’s a teacher at Mililani Middle School and she has been [...]
The Monday after awards shows, like last night’s 63rd Annual Emmy’s, is not only about critiquing the best and worst dressed, it’s also about identifying – “Where can I get that look on a budget?” Well if you were fascinated by Cobie Smulders, the actress from the TV hit “How I Met Your Mother” in that stand-out Alberta Ferretti gown, you weren’t [...]
The phrase “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is no joking matter at the Goodwill Kapolei Store & Donation Center; in fact, it’s really the spirit behind our merchandising method. Store Manager Sarah Davis (myself) and Sales Supervisor Doreen Provost take pride in making “one mans trash” another mans treasure; by coordinating and designing [...]
In the year leading up to Goodwill Goes GLAM! in 2012, the Goodwill Hunter will highlight fashion finds set aside for THE big event. Goodwill Industries of Hawaii presents the inaugural Goodwill Goes Glam!, a showcase of talent, treasure and style — all for a great cause. Here is a sneak preview of what’s to come. [...]
Hawaii’s fashion industry is definitely growing, but it’s still comforting to know that in someway, it’s such a small world. Take for instance, Fashion’s Night Out – 2011. This Goodwill Hunter tracked down two runway shows on Friday night - first Old Navy followed by Neiman Marcus. The Old Navy fashion show was emcee’d by Mrs. Hawaii – Lara Fonoimona. She’s [...]
Empowering youth to reach their full potential, sounds great doesn’t it? Well there are groups and organizations out there that really are doing this. Groups that are working together. One such collaboration is between Goodwill Industries of Hawaii (GIH) and 808 Urban. GIH’s mission is helping people with employment barriers reach their full potential and become self-sufficient [...]
