Page 28 - MidWeek - March 22, 2023

28 MIDWEEK MARCH 22, 2023
DeSTASH
HAWAI‘I
BY GINGER KELLER
PHOTOS BY ANTHONY CONSILLIO
Aquaint mu‘umu‘u haven in Ka- ka‘ako, DeStash Hawai‘i is owned by avid collector and crafter Lei Batty, a self-proclaimed addict to all things vintage.
When she downsized from a house to a con- do in 2017, Batty decided to share her love for Hawaiian fashion by opening a shop for all to enjoy, rather than purging her beloved inventory.
“I love the memories customers recall when going through all the mu‘umu‘u,” she says. “Most pieces have a story, whether it’s brand, style or fabric. If I know the provenance, I share it.”
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As a Native Hawaiian, Batty is a longtime
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For more information, visit destashhawaii.com
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Photos taken at Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
1. Pe’Do’Ras Hawai‘i ($165) Model: Leiolani Faurot
2. Bete Inc. ($150) and Princess Ka‘iulani ($125)
Models: Sophie Epstein and Leiolani Faurot
5. Princess Ka‘iulani ($125) Model: Sophie Epstein
6. DeStash Hawai‘i owner Lei Batty
7. Waltah Clark ($285) Model: Sophie Epstein
3. Homemade ($45) Model: Leiolani Faurot
4. U‘I Maikai ($155) and Fashions of Hawai‘i ($95)
Models: Sophie Epstein and Leiolani Faurot
8. Princess Ka‘iulani ($95) Model: Sophie Epstein
9. Mamo Howell ($145) Model: Leiolani Faurot