Kapa Magazine Hawaii
Community. Fashion. Education.
Since 2008, Kapa Magazine has been Hawaiʻi’s home for authentic creativity.
Through our annual WE Peace Day Fashion Festival, educational programs like Koʻu ʻOihana Ponoʻi, fashion enrichment workshops, HoTR, and our for-profit partner HMT Mx, we nurture young talent, help designers grow, and support the local creative community.
We also give back by attending, mentoring, and assisting other nonprofits, building meaningful connections across the islands.
Community, fashion, and education guide everything we do, creating spaces where creativity thrives and Hawaiʻi’s voices shine.
Baby Jess of Tortured alongside Kyani of Pakolea Models wearing designs by Tortured by Jessica Jai ✨Photography: Island Guard Photography2025 WE Peace Day Fashion Festival 2025
Our Triad of Pillars + a Path Forward
Community Advocates
Community programs like The Franc Show, Mālama Moments, The WE Peace Day Fashion Festival, and the Kapa Hard Copy.
Fashion Amalgamators
Fashion shows and programs supporting local fashion designers and youth on the Islands.
Hawaii on the Runway (HoTR), Hawaii Fashion on the Runway (HFoTR), An Intimate Afternoon Avec…, the WE Peace Day Fashion Festival, BTS "Class Is In Session" Show and the Kapa Closet.
Altruistic Educators
Education programs: Koʻu ʻOihana Ponoʻi, talent workshops, and enrichment classes like Hawaii on the Runway (HoTR).
Guiding emerging talent through management, coaching, and industry opportunities, HMT Mx helps young creatives take their skills to the next level; preparing them for careers on stage, in fashion, and beyond.
Youth, Talent and Community Programs
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Fashion and Creativity
Our youth and community programs, including Koʻu ʻOihana Ponoʻi and Hawaiʻi on the Runway (HoTR), help students build confidence, professionalism, and creative skills.
Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and values-based learning, youth explore fashion, performance, and career enrichment in a supportive environment.
