Blog — handmade clothing

We are so excited about our latest collection! Created by Samantha Howard, Wings Hawaii founder and lead designer, the Summer Staycation collection features some of our ever-popular, best-selling shapes, refreshed with new prints, new materials, and new colors! 

Samantha Howard, Melody Torres and Becky Dosh – the powerhouse trio that started Wings Hawaii more than 20 years ago at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

We’re Wings Hawaii, a woman-owned small business on the beautiful island of Maui, in the north shore town of Paia. Our jewelry and garments are lovingly handmade by local artisans, with eco-consciousness at our forefront.

Living in Pauwela, I have watched Wings Hawai’i grow since their move to Maui. I met Samantha, Melody, and Becky when I was 12 years old and I have been inspired by their motivation and style ever since. When I graduated high school I had somewhat of an idea about what I wanted to do with my life. With my passion for art and interest in business I began my path as a marketing major. Coming home from my first year of college, I was planning on getting a summer job in retail. But when applying to Wings Hawai’i, I was offered something even more beneficial to my...