Design darlings and art aficionados in the know flock to Island-Boy, a shop of home goods, curios, accessories and clothing in the heart of Kaimukī. Owner Andrew Mau opened the original Island-Boy in Rhode Island in 2017, where he studied furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He later brought the concept back to his hometown of Honolulu in the artsy, industrial district of Kaka‘ako. Recently, the shop has found a home on Wai‘alae Avenue, where its airy space is filled to the brim with delightful finds.

“I see Island-Boy as a space where creativity meets curation, and as a space, it is in a constant state of change,” says Mau. “I hope my visitors see the shop as a place of discovery and delight, not just another store.”

Mau’s eye for curating interesting and design-forward pieces, from large furniture to stationary, vintage glassware to contemporary home goods, makes the store stand out. Additionally, Island-Boy often stocks tropical flower arrangements, fresh fruit and unique lei, which sell out quickly on his popular Instagram page.

Along with the pieces designed by Mau himself—which include shaka-shaped cards and bottle openers, modern mirrors, and a line of bedding for the brand Avery & Lily—Island-Boy also carries cult-favorite brands like Lindquist (whose sleek leather bags in a rainbow of colors line the store’s walls), AER Scents, Don Fisher’s fish-shaped pouches and resin hair clips from Machete and Chunks. Mau is committed to championing local designers and artists, and Honolulu’s cool kids often pop by to pick up the latest pieces from fashion designers Rumi Murakami and Matt Bruening, printed table runners or pareos from Tutuvi and paintings by Hawai‘i-Island-based artist Akiko Cutlip.

It is hard to describe Island-Boy’s exact aesthetic, but as Mau explains, “It has an island feel, but perhaps it's as complex as Honolulu's population?”

Island-Boy, 3464 Wai‘alae Avenue, Honolulu, (808) 221-3676, islandboy.shop