The mission and fashion of Goodwill
If you’ve ever dreamt of being a part of an event that brings together retail, fashion, production, media, promotion and manpower, all for a Good cause, then this Satuday’s CALL FOR TALENT could lead you there. You are cordially invited to come and share your talent with Goodwill Industries of Hawaii. They’re holding a CALL FOR [...]
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Art for art’s sake… Yves Saint Laurent’s (YSL) famous Mondrian dress [pictured above, left] was featured during his retrospective haute couture fashion show at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, January 22, 2002. The look on the right, reminiscent of that YSL line, was pulled by Glam Squad member/mentor, Rene Rodriguez – fashion industry consultant, who thought it would [...]
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Here she is, Mrs. America – Lara Leimana Fonoimoana. She epitomizes humility and a grateful soul. In 2011, she ran for Mrs. Hawaii as a gesture of goodwill - to encourage a healthy lifestyle and actively fight to end Childhood Obesity. Lara won the Mrs. Hawaii crown and was the first runner-up in the 2011 Mrs. America pageant. She was genuinely [...]
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It’s official, the awards season is here. Glamourista’s everywhere are buzzing about the show-stopping looks from the 2012 People’s Choice Awards and the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. It isn’t hard to find a fun version or at least elements of these Red Carpet winning looks at a Goodwill near you. It just takes a little bit [...]
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Do you have clothing in your closet that have never been worn, with the tags still attached? If the answer is yes, it may be time to de-clutter your closet. It isn’t always easy to get started, but you can do it. Picture an organized closet featuring clothes that you can fit into today; if you [...]
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You’ve had a relaxing Christmas weekend and now it’s time to think about which outfit you’ll be rockin’ on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps you’ve been seen in the same Little Black Dress in too many of your Faceboook photos. What do you do? Here’s a solution, Goodwill has some amazing holiday cocktail dresses and gala worthy gowns – try a Little Red [...]
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The Kona Store Grand Opening celebration was held on December 3, 2011. It was a beautiful day and shoppers, even goods donors were pouring in. Radio, retail, email and other promotions contributed to the impressive sales numbers of the day. The dedicated Kona Store Manager, Stirling Conrad, hit the pavement and physically went into coffee shops and [...]
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With the Holiday Season upon us the Goodwill Industries of Hawaii family would like to take a moment to express how very thankful we are for your support throughout the year. Whether you’re a Goodwill shopper, donor, program participant, employee or community supporter, we can’t thank you enough for your continued support of Goodwill. We’re truly grateful for your [...]
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What are the chances of finding a pristine pair of gold Jimmy Choo strappy heels and white Prada sandals at a Goodwill store near you? Better than you might think. These were donated to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and dropped off at the new Retail Store in Kailua, Kona. More and more people are editing their closets and making room for [...]
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“So many of my designs are inspired by nature and beauty,” says Diane von Furstenberg, “so I am so glad to find a home for them somewhere as breathtaking as Honolulu!” The official Grand Opening celebration of the New York City-based luxury brand DVF was held on November 22. Diane von Furstenberg herself was there, as 500 invited [...]
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