A lei isn’t just a string of flowers—it’s a story told in color, in fragrance, and in feeling. It’s a connection to people and place, a quiet celebration of where we come from and the beauty that surrounds us. With so much aloha and intention, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our newest drop: Lei Bar.
This beautifully curated collection is an ode to two of Hawaiʻi’s most enduring plants—Plumeria and ʻAʻaliʻi—each with deep roots in our landscapes, our memories, and our mele. Designed in-house and created exclusively for Merrie Monarch 2025, our Lei Bar collection features two limited prints you won’t find anywhere else:
✨ Ms. Melia — Our signature Plumeria print, available in two dreamy colorways: Guinness (a rich, elegant dark hue with sunset notes) and Rose (a soft, sun-drenched pink inspired by the late afternoon sky).
🌿 ʻAʻaliʻi Print — A brand-new release designed especially for Merrie Monarch. Wild, resilient, and uniquely Hawaiian, this one’s for the kapa makers, lei po’o makers and the storytellers.
🌸 Why Plumeria?
You’ve smelled it before you’ve even seen it. The Plumeria, or Melia in Hawaiian, is a flower that lives in the soul of Hawaiʻi. It’s the first blossom you reach for when making a lei for your mom, your tutu, or your keiki’s hula performance. It’s the scent of summer, the bloom of rest, the emblem of aloha.
On Hawaiʻi Island, plumeria trees flourish from the coastal trails of Kona to the gardens of Hilo, standing as quiet guardians of our homes and temples. They’re classic, timeless, but always personal. And in the art of lei making, plumeria is a staple: soft, fragrant, and unmistakable. It's no wonder Ms. Melia became the anchor of this collection.
🌿 Why ʻAʻaliʻi?
The ʻAʻaliʻi is not your average lei flower. It’s a plant of legend, favored for its strength, its adaptability, and its ability to thrive in the toughest conditions. It grows on lava flows, cliffsides, and windswept ridges—a true native of Hawaiʻi, and a symbol of resilience.
Hawaiian proverbs even say:
“He ʻāʻaliʻi kū makani mai au; ʻaʻohe makani nāna e kūlaʻi.”
“I am a wind-resisting ʻāʻaliʻi; no gale can push me over.”
On Hawaiʻi Island, the ʻAʻaliʻi is a source of color and fiber for traditional lei and kapa. Its tiny capsule-like blossoms are rich in reds and oranges when dried, a favorite for lei po‘o (head lei) and a rare treasure in lei hula. It represents the strength and soul of our ancestors—and for Merrie Monarch, it’s a perfect fit. Our exclusive ʻAʻaliʻi print honors this humble warrior plant, born of lava and salt.
✨ Where to Find the Lei Bar Collection
The full Lei Bar Collection is available starting this week online and at all three Coconut Ave locations:
🌴 Waikoloa Queens' Marketplace
🌺 Historic Downtown Hilo
🌊 Ala Moana Center, Oʻahu
Our new swim pieces from this collection—playful, flattering, and perfect for your next beach day—are available only at our Waikoloa and Hilo locations, and will be featured during the Merrie Monarch SCP Hilo Hotel Pop-Up this Thursday through Saturday (April 24-26).
🥂 Pau Hana with Lei Bar — Special Events This Week
To celebrate, we’re hosting two special in-person celebrations for our Coconut Ave ‘ohana!
🧡 Wednesday, April 24 | 4PM - 7PM | Mimosa Bar Pau Hana
Swing by, sip on a mimosa, and get a first look at our Lei Bar Collection during our cozy pau hana event. Whether you’re on your way home from work, visiting for Merrie Monarch, or just want a vibe check and a little floral inspiration, this one’s for you. Let your midweek unwind come with island-made beauty and feel-good finds.
Location:
🌴 Hilo store only
Mimosas while supplies last
🌸 Saturday, April 26 | All Day | Lei Bar Pop-Up Party
The weekend forecast: music, friends, mimosas, and main-character energy. We’re celebrating Lei Bar with an all-day in-store event, featuring new arrivals, exclusive treats, and all the good vibes you can carry. Come hang, find your favorite pieces, and let our team help you style your new look for the season.
Location:
🌴 Hilo store + SCP Hotel Pop-Up Event
💛 More than a Collection — Lei as a Living Story
Lei Bar is more than just fashion—it’s a story we’re telling with you.
From the first sketch to the final fitting, we wanted this collection to feel like sitting in your aunty’s garage stringing lei on a sleepy afternoon. To feel like watching your cousin dance hula in a plumeria crown. To feel like gathering for Merrie Monarch week, bumping into familiar faces, catching up with old friends, and hugging them with a lei in hand.
The Lei Bar Collection is about those quiet but powerful moments we share as a community. It’s about what we carry forward—our traditions, our plants, our people—and the fresh ways we wear that story now.
We invite you to come see, touch, and fall in love with this collection in person. Let the prints speak to you. Let the colors wrap you in nostalgia and joy. Let the spirit of lei-making live in how you move through the world.
✨ This Week at a Glance
📍 Available now
→ Online and at all three Coconut Ave locations
→ Swim only in Waikoloa and Hilo
🧡 Mimosa Bar Pau Hana
→ Wednesday, 4/24 | 4PM - 7PM | Hilo
🌿 SCP Hotel Pop-Up
→ Thursday - Saturday, 4/24 - 4/26 | Merrie Monarch SCP Hilo Hotel
→ Featuring Lei Bar swimwear + more
🎶 Lei Bar In-Store Celebration
→ Saturday, 4/26 | All Day | Waikoloa & Hilo
→ Music, mimosas, and main character moments
🌈 Final Word: You’re Invited
The Lei Bar Collection is here to remind us that we are always surrounded by beauty—sometimes wild, sometimes fragrant, always sacred. This season, come see yourself in something meaningful. Let Lei Bar be a part of your story.
See you soon, lei lovers 🌸💛
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