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    Dress Hoʻolai in Ember Glow Kupukupu — Front View | Kahulaleʻa
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    Dress Hoʻolai in Ember Glow Kupukupu — Close-Up, smocked top and sleeves | Kahulaleʻa

    Dress Hoʻolai Ember Glow Kupukupu

    $142.00
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    A wide band of smocking through the bust holds the Dress Hoʻolai up on its own, so it wears strapless with double ruffle sleeves resting just off the shoulder. It is cut for the resort dinner where the trade winds pick up after dark.

    The skirt gathers below the smocking and falls to the ankle, split by a front slit that runs to the thigh. Elastic at the top of each sleeve keeps them in place whether you wear them up or down. Kupukupu fronds at full scale run the length of the skirt in the Ember Glow Kupukupu print. Read its full story below.

    The Men's Aloha Shirt Pōhaku and Men's Active Polo share the print. For daytime, try it with a wedge sandal and a hat.

    Features

    • 100% Rayon
    • Smocked strapless top
    • Off-the-shoulder double ruffle sleeves
    • Elastic at the sleeve tops
    • Thigh-high front slit
    • Maxi length
    • 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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