Enough: Ocean
Workout: Snorkel
Favorite Movie: The Taste of Tea and Into the Blue
Mentor: Colleen Kimura of Tutuvi
Shoes: Jos Mundo
Lipstick: None
Best Style Advice: Have fun
Philanthropy: Ocean cleanups
Mantra: Follow your intuition
Current Obsession: Designs by Carl Jan Cruz, Botter and Super Yaya
Skincare Essential: SPF
Purse: aiala
Favorite Work of Art: Anything by Mariko Mori
Zodiac: Capricorn Theme Song to Your
Life: “Fly Away / Walking in the Sunshine” by Laid Back
Dress or Pant: Both!
Patterns or Solids: Both!
Diamonds or Pearls: Pearls
Comfort or Style: Why choose when you can have it all
KEARI SHIBUYA
Founder and designer of Those Seen Dancing thoseseendancing.com
“Respectfully, I don’t always follow the rules,” says bikini designer Keari Shibuya. The stylish girl-about-town turns heads with a personal style that embraces island living with a playful, subversive edge, whether hitting the surf in Waikiki or hosting pop-ups for her bikini brand, Those Seen Dancing. “I’ve always been a bit anti in my approach to fashion,” she explains. “If everyone is wearing the same thing, I try to stay away from it, or I’ll go with a trend but give it my own interpretation.” Shibuya draws inspiration from designers Cult Gaia and Orseund Iris and often chooses men’s clothing, such as her favorite oversize camo-print jacket. Her island wardrobe consists of many easy, versatile pieces, florals, aloha shirts and beachy prints, and she loves supporting other local brands. As for Those Seen Dancing’s newest collection, Shibuya wanted to bring a sense of nostalgia for the bikinis worn in the 2000s. “I’m excited to bring customers back to that iconic era.”
My Aesthetic: Edgy, playful, beachy
Style Icon: Queen Rih
Favorite Shop: Vintage shops wherever I travel to
Favorite Local Shop: ISLAND-BOY, Salvage Public
Shopping Weakness: Pop-up markets
Go-To Outfit: Vintage Levi’s + cropped tee
Cherished Accessory: My Hawaiian bracelet I got for my sweet 16
You Can Never Have Enough: Bikinis!
Workout: Running, surfing, anything outside
Last Meal: Ahi wrap from Nalu Health Bar
Favorite Movie: Dune
Mentor: My grandma Irene; she was very stylish and could make clothing
Shoes: Sneaker, Adidas Handball Spezials; sandal, custom studded leather platform slides from Bali
Lipstick: Lei Wai Beauty Tinted Lip Oil in Wailua—I use this daily
Best Style Advice: Stay true to yourself.
Philanthropy: Sungai Watch Indonesia (TSD donates a % of profits to them and One Tree Planted)
Mantra: Be yourself!
Fashion App: depop
Skincare Essential: d’alba Piedmont Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum
Purse: Telfar small leather Carry Bag in Forest
Favorite Work of Art: The Fernando Botero collection at Grand Wailea, Maui
Zodiac: Aquarius sun, Gemini moon, Leo rising
Theme Song to Your Life: “Live Your Life” by T.I. ft. Rihanna
Dress or Pant: Pants
Patterns or Solids: Both
Diamonds or Pearls: Tahitian pearls
Comfort or Style: Style that you feel comfortable in
REI RYAN
Founder and principal broker of INFINITE OCEAN Real Estate & Lifestyle Advisors, iohawaii.com
With a background in art history and a passion for architecture and design, Rei Ryan was naturally drawn to the world of luxury real estate. She decided to start her own brokerage firm, INFINITE OCEAN, in 2023, which focuses on luxury residential sales and property management, and often deals with international clients. Now she splits her time between her new home in the Bay Area and her business in Honolulu. Her personal style echoes the city-to-country dichotomy of her life. In Hawai‘i, she sticks to a neutral wardrobe of white, cream, brown and beige, while her California ranch life calls for farm-inspired looks like hunter boots, cozy sweaters and cotton-and-lace embroidery. Ryan is drawn to simple, minimalist silhouettes with high-end accessories from brands like Ralph Lauren, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, Max Mara and Loewe. “Comfort is essential for me, so I like to prioritize that while still trying to look put together,” she says. As for her style advice? “Find a style that makes you feel confident in your own skin, and honors your unique beauty.”
My Aesthetic: Minimal
Style Icon: Carolyn Bessette, Jenna Lyons
Favorite Shop: Quince, Ralph Lauren
Favorite Local Shop: Gillia
Shopping Weakness: Effortless button-down shirts.
Go-To Outfit: White button-down shirt with a good pair of jeans.
Cherished Accessory: Tiffany bone bracelet
You Can Never Have Enough: Jeans
Workout: Walk, pilates, weight lifting
Last Meal: Korean barbecue
Favorite Movie: Annie Hall
Mentor: I would consider my ex-boss a very influential person in my career
Shoes: New Balance sneakers
Lipstick: I don’t really wear lipstick.
Best Style Advice: Be yourself—everyone else is already taken
Philanthropy: Humane Society—I love animals
Mantra: Don’t be afraid of failure. Everything is “figure-outable.”
Current Obsession: Coconut water, Claude, All-In Podcast
Skincare Essential: SkinCeuticals
Purse: Loewe
Signature Scent: Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Favorite Work of Art: Rothko Chapel pieces by Mark Rothko
Zodiac: Pisces
Theme Song to Your Life: Anything Taylor Swift
Dress or Pant: Pant
Patterns or Solids: Solids
Diamonds or Pearls: Pearls
Comfort or Style: Comfort
CRYSTAL PANCIPANCI
Founder & creative director, principal stylist and key makeup artist of PANCI Style, pancistyle.com; co-founder of OriHNL, orihnl.com
Vibrant, colorful, and full of life, Crystal Pancipanci brings her own energy to whatever project she is currently tackling. She has long been one of the islands’ go-to stylists and makeup artists, working in film and television, print media and on campaigns to enhance visual storytelling. Her advice? “Style is self-expression and self-acceptance is the best thing you can wear,” she says. “My ultimate rule has always been: wear your clothes—never let your clothes wear you. Show up, have fun, and live your best life.” Her personal style is colorful, mixing high and low, feminine and structured and often featuring printed maxi dresses or matching sets. Hawai‘i—or the Big Pineapple, as she calls it—is her greatest muse. “I’m forever inspired by this place we call home, where fashion meets island chic and every day carries just a little bit of vacation energy and quiet luxury.” Recently, she co-founded the lifestyle brand OriHNL, which features limited-edition capsule collection tees that highlight different O‘ahu neighborhoods, and she will soon introduce her Makeup Master Classes with PANCI.
My Aesthetic: A mix of high and low, resort-ready Hawaiʻi, with a deliberate touch of glam
Style Icon: Beyoncé, Carolina Herrera, Emma Grede
Favorite Local Shop: Love Me Knots Hawaiʻi and House of Intention
Shopping Weakness: Thrifting while traveling, bag charms, bracelets and all things beauty.
Go-To Outfit: A maxi dress in Hawaiʻi; an Ori shirt with Dolkii pants for travel.
Cherished Accessory: My custom PANCI gold nameplate necklace and charmed necklaces from Love Me Knots Hawaiʻi
You Can Never Have Enough: Pareos, travel, sunsets and ocean dips.
Workout: Body Balance Hawaiʻi
Favorite Movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Mentor: My soul circle
Shoes: Neutral sandal, white sneaker, quality black and nude pumps, and slippers on standby
Lipstick: Dior Addict Lip Oil
Best Style Advice: Find a great tailor and master the art of juxtaposition.
Philanthropy: Make-AWish Hawaiʻi
Current Obsession: Self-care rituals
Fashion App: shopmy.us/shop/panci for my curated PANCI picks
Purse: Hulken Bag
Favorite Work of Art: Punky Aloha’s “The Pineapple Girl”
Zodiac: Aquarius
Dress or Pant: Dress
Patterns or Solids: Solids Diamonds or Pearls: Pearls
Comfort or Style: Comfort first, style always.
Theme Song to Your Life: Spa Music