THE MUʻUMUʻU LIBRARY ARRIVES IN STYLE AT WARD VILLAGE

Borrow, trade and celebrate vintage Hawaiian dresses at new Ward Centre location

HONOLULU – Ward Village®, the award-winning destination in the heart of Honolulu to live, shop, dine and explore, invites the community to discover the joy of vintage aloha wear at The Mu‘umu‘u Library. With a diverse collection of vintage Hawaiian dresses, patterns and literature available for borrowing and trading, The Mu‘umu‘u Library embraces Hawaiʻi’s rich history, perpetuating a tradition of fashion, friendship and education. The 652 square-foot space will offer classes promoting literacy in both English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, book clubs and tutoring services, keiki and kūpuna storytime, internship and scholarship opportunities, as well as sewing classes for women and teens.

 

“The Muʻumuʻu Library is another example of the creative ways our local entrepreneurs – many of whom have a home in Ward Village – are reinventing the retail landscape,” said Taylor Herring, General Manager of Ward Village. “By celebrating the artistry and legacy of aloha wear, they add a rich history to the fabric of our vibrant neighborhood.”

At its soft opening on June 12, The Mu‘umu‘u Library will hold a mu‘u swap and book drive. Those who wish to participate in the swap are encouraged to adhere to the “leave one, take one” policy, requiring all swapped mu‘u designs to be made in Hawai‘i and without any major damages. Along with the swap, The Mu‘umu‘u Library will accept donations of mu‘umu‘u dresses, books and sewing supplies.

“Most of the muʻu in the collection are vintage and made by local women from previous generations, helping to perpetuate a culture of resourcefulness,” said Marion Camo, Founder of The Mu‘umu‘u Library. “Our Ward Village location provides us an expansive platform to share our passion, build connections and grow the sustainable fashion community we’re cultivating.”

Located in the former Merle Norman space in the Ewa wing at Ward Centre, The Mu‘umu‘u Library operates on a volunteer basis and will be open by appointment and during the following hours:

  • Mondays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Fridays: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

To learn more about membership opportunities or the new location, visit www.muumuulibrary.org or www.wardvillage.com. ​

 

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About Ward Village®

Ward Village is a 60-acre master planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikīkī. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development—integrating striking architecture, culture and arts, and public open space. At full buildout, the community will include thousands of homes and approximately one million square feet of unique retail in what Architectural Digest named “Best Planned Community in the United States.” As a result of strong demand for new housing in urban Honolulu, Ward Village quickly sold out its first seven mixed-use residential towers—Waiea®, Anaha®, Ae‘o, Ke Kilohana®, ʻAʻaliʻi®, Kō‘ula®, and Victoria Place®—transforming the popular shopping and dining district into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood that offers ocean views and open space, including its newest outdoor gathering place, Victoria Ward Park. New residential buildings in development or under construction include Ulana Ward Village®, The Park Ward Village®, and Kalae. Most recently approved by the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA), The Launiu Ward Village will be the latest mixed-use development that will join the neighborhood.

Ward Village, a LEED-ND Platinum-certified master planned community part of the Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. portfolio, demonstrates its commitment to responsible, mixed-use development by investing in public benefits and amenities for Honolulu’s urban community. For more information, visit WardVillage.com.

About Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country’s preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements accompanied by words such as “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “enables,” “realize,” “plan,” “intend,” “assume,” “transform” and other words of similar expression, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth as risk factors in Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly and Annual Reports. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. cautions you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release.

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