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    Dress Hoʻoheno in Ember Glow Kupukupu — Front View, slit detail | Kahulaleʻa
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    Dress Hoʻoheno Ember Glow Kupukupu

    $132.00
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    For the evening that moves from the lānai to the dance floor. The Dress Hoʻoheno ties at the back of the neck, opens into a deep V, and gathers under the bust before the skirt drops in tiers to the ankle.

    A slit runs up the front of the skirt from the hem, so the tiers part when you walk, and pockets are set in the side seams. Behind, the dress is cut open to an elastic waist. The neck ties adjust how high the front sits. Large kupukupu fronds cover the whole dress in the Ember Glow Kupukupu print. Read its full story below.

    A heeled sandal and a little gold jewelry are all it needs. The Men's Active Polo and Men's Aloha Shirt Pōhaku are cut in the same Ember Glow Kupukupu for ʻohana matching.

    Features

    • 100% Rayon
    • Halter ties at the neck, deep V neckline
    • Open back with elastic waist
    • Side-seam pockets
    • Front slit
    • Tiered maxi skirt
    • Hand wash cold, line dry
    • Signature Kupukupu print

    Learn About the Print

    Wao Keleo O Puna Kupukupu Print from Kahulale'a
    Wao Kele o Puna — Kupukupu
    This print was inspired by the kupukupu of Puna, which are especially striking: longer, fuller, and incredibly vibrant, stretching confidently across the forest floor. They are like a reflection of the strength of the land itself.

    The setting for this inspiration is Wao Kele o Puna, the native lowland rainforest that is both culturally and ecologically significant in Puna. It is a place where native plants continue to thrive in abundance, representing the richness and vitality of that region.

    In hula traditions, the more delicate pala‘a and palapalai ferns are often celebrated and widely used for adornment. The kupukupu, however, offers a different kind of beauty. Its fronds are strong, sturdy, and resilient, growing easily across the lava landscapes of Puna where other plants might struggle. In many ways, it mirrors the character of Puna itself—formed by Pele, yet constantly renewing and flourishing.

    Through this print, I wanted to celebrate the forests of Wao Kele, the resilience of the kupukupu fern, and the place I come from—Puna. It is a tribute to the land and the plants that continue to inspire our cultural practices, including hula.

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