
Kapa Mag
More than a magazine...
About Kapa Magazine Hawaiʻi
Kapa Magazine Hawaiʻi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and professional creative platform rooted in fashion, performance, community, and education.
Youth-driven and values-based, Kapa was created by working artists and cultural practitioners to support HawaiÊ»i’s emerging creatives—especially those seeking that first step into the professional world.
We offer curated courses for youth, hands-on programs, and industry-connected resources that reflect the realities of growing up and creating in Hawaiʻi. Whether on the runway, in the classroom, behind the camera, or inside a care home, Kapa Mag creates space for young talent to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Through the unique power of a magazine, we share stories through image, culture, and education. We shine a vibrant spotlight on local designers and fashion movements, connecting fashion to identity and self-expression—while honoring both contemporary voices and historical roots.
Operating under the umbrella of Kapa Magazine Hawaiʻi, we are home to original programs, pop-ups, events, and publications that nurture the next generation with confidence, connection, and care.
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Kapa Mag, our abbreviated name, is more than a magazine—it’s a platform, a training ground, and a movement. Inspired by the traditional Hawaiian cloth, kapa—known for its layers, process, and meaning—the name reflects the foundation we aim to build through fashion and creative expression in HawaiÊ»i.
Why a magazine, you ask? In a world that lives mostly online, there’s something powerful about holding a printed page. For many of our keiki, it’s the first and perhaps last time they may see themselves—styled, celebrated, and remembered—in something tangible, lasting and in print.
HELP US KEEP CREATIVE COSTS AFFORDABLE
Creatives have long been called “starving artists!”
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Kapa Mag exists to change that narrative in Hawaiʻi by committing to offering a true stepping stone for designers, models, actors, musicians, and small business owners through affordable classes, mentorship, and real-world opportunities.
Our biannual magazine provides a platform for these emerging talents to be seen, honored, and remembered—on the page and beyond.
You can be part of their story.
Support a student for a season or a full year.
Sponsor a class, a program, or one of our live showcases.
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Intern with us.
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Donate resources or time.
Every contribution helps bring HawaiÊ»i’s creative youth one step closer to the stages, studios, and futures they deserve—with your support and with the full support of our team behind them.