OluKai launched commemorative Hōkūle‘a-inspired footwear collection featuring actual pieces of sailcloth used on Hōkūle‘a. The collection will be available in extremely limited distribution on June 17, 2017 in conjunction with Hōkūle‘a’s return to Hawai‘i.
Over the past three years, Hōkūle‘a navigators and crew have used the stars, sea and waves to navigate the traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe around the world visiting more than 100 ports and 27 nations to deliver their message of “Mālama Honua” (to care for Mother Earth).
Drawing inspiration from the Hōkūle‘a, OluKai’s collection incorporates parts of the actual sail from the Hōkūle‘a used in previous voyages, sailing-inspired zig-zag stitch details and a laser-etched footbed depicting the Hōkūle‘a’s navigation of the open ocean.
OluKai is a title sponsor of the feature-length documentary sharing the story of Hōkūle‘a worldwide voyage, slated for worldwide premiere in Spring 2018. On June 17, to coincide with the homecoming of Hōkūle‘a, OluKai will exclusively live stream a 30-minute preview of the documentary on OluKai.com.
Photo courtesy OluKai
