Lei Chic - Men

January 28, 2013

Lei Chic's Valentine's Day Guy Gift Giveaway

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Whew. Last night's storms were pretty intense. Extreme downpours. Heavy ponding. Horribly flat hair. Good thing you received all those flash flood warnings via television, radio and text message. A girl's gotta be prepared.

Speaking of red alerts, you've got little more than two weeks until Valentine's Day (oh snap, you totally forgot). So this morning, we're... Read more »

Posted on Monday, January 28, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

January 8, 2013

HuMn wallets land in Honolulu

Your 2013 New Year's Resolutions include:

#1: Get organized.
#2: Tackle your overstuffed behemoth of a wallet/purse.
#3: Battle ID theft.

Okay, that last one might not actually be on your list, but go with it. Because we found something to help you conquer all three at the same time...

Meet the HuMn wallet: two metallic plates held together by a durable elastic strap. Just tuck your credit cards between the plates, stick some cash on one... Read more »

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January 4, 2013

Best of Lei Chic 2012: Bands of Brothers

As we ring in 2013, Lei Chic is taking a look back into our archives and bringing you some of the best stories we published during 2012. Happy New Year!

Originally published on November 16, 2012

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Posted on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Permalink | Comments ()

December 18, 2012

Fair Leather Friends

Good news! One of your childhood friends just moved back into town.

Okay, when we say childhood friend, we really mean Leather Soul. But admit it, when the original downtown location closed in 2007 to focus on its growing Waikiki business, you cried. Just a little.

Well, as of 10 this morning, Leather Soul downtown is back and you're going to want to pay it a visit. Its newly-renovated home on Merchant Street is stunning with high ceilings, original crown... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()

December 12, 2012

Happy Haulidays 2012: Man's Best Trend

It's 12/12/12.

The day something astronomical happens; something so profoundly mind-blowing, it will change reality as you know it.

More specifically, today's the day you unearth amazing gifts for all those impossibly-hard-to-shop-for men in your life, courtesy of our expertly-culled gift guide. So go ahead. Click through to the gallery and inspect each item. We'll tell you who it's for and where you can find it.

Because "I thought the world was gonna end" is a terrible excuse for not having the perfect present.

For more gift ideas, view our holiday Editor's Picks and... Read more »

December 12, 2012

Sponsored Edition: Men of Wore

1: Shirt, Da Kine. Watch, Ranger Sports. 2: Shirt, sweater, pants, Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop. Sunglasses, watch, bracelet, Ranger Sports. 3: Tank, Da Kine. Watch, Ranger Sports.

Men.

If left to their own devices, most would throw on an old T-shirt - that may or may not have been washed and may or may not have holes in it - and equally... Read more »

Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()

December 7, 2012

Breadth of Fresh Air

We just got off the phone with Santa and we've got good news to report. Turns out, you made the "nice" list this year. Woo.

So now we can give you your Christmas present: a handsome, well-dressed man.

Well, okay. You need to provide the man. But after that, we can totally take care of the handsome, well-dressed part.

Sneak a peek at Surface to... Read more »

Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()

November 27, 2012

Andy South debuts men's collared shirts

There's a distinct difference between what a man wants and what he needs.

Want: A luxury suite at the new Santa Clara Stadium and a private jet to take him there - every home game. Need: A stylish basic that shirts the line between "stodgy businessman" and "mom dressed me this morning."

Actually, let's just get that need taken care of right now. Introducing Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()

November 16, 2012

Local designers launch men's jewelry lines

The jewelry display at Oliver Men's Shop

This just in. We're getting word of absolute chaos breaking out in the Kailua area. Initial reports indicate that pigs may be flying and... hold on, I'm getting an update right now... yes, we have confirmation that hell is indeed freezing over.

Experts have traced the origin to Read more »

Posted on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()

November 14, 2012

Oliver Men's Shop opens in Kailua

Fellas, we get it.

You may not be an orphan born into a life of poverty and misfortune, but when it comes to shopping with your girlfriend/wife, you most definitely feel alone.

As in, when she heads into the dressing room laden with armfuls of clothes, you either wait in the car or look for the store's designated "boyfriend chair" and hope no one's gotten to it first.

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Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Permalink | Comments ()