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🎥 KRON4 "LIVE! In The Bay" | "Kekoa Creative Brings Sustainable Hawaiian Fashion & Culture to the East Bay" | June 2025

Founder Kekoa Hager discusses creating clothing with purpose, history, and heart while honoring traditional Hawaiian patterns and leading in modern sustainability practices.

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BOLD JOURNEY | “Meet Kekoa Hager” | February 2025

An intimate interview with Kekoa Hager, founder of Kekoa Creative, on what it means to be different.

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  • Kekoa Creative is a Native Hawaiian-owned fashion and lifestyle brand based in Richmond in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded by Kekoa Hager with family ties to Waiʻanae, Oʻahu, Maui nui a Piʻilani, and Moku o Keawe, our mission is to embrace Slow Fashion through the creation of eco-friendly clothing and accessories, honoring both the environment and our cultural heritage.

    We meticulously craft our products from organic natural fibers and reclaimed waste cotton, utilizing water-based and algae inks to minimize our ecological footprint. Our commitment to mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and mālama wai (caring for the water) guides every aspect of our business.

    At Kekoa Creative, we believe in supporting authentic Hawaiian artistry and entrepreneurship, which is why we feature a curated selection of products from kānaka ʻōiwi small businesses that align with our values. As the exclusive California or San Francisco Bay Area retailer for many of these products, we help bridge the gap between Hawaiian makers and the continent.

    Our brand resonates with consumers who seek conscious living, offering stylish and sustainable choices that tell a moʻolelo (story) - one rooted in the beauty and spirit of Hawaiʻi while bridging the gap between land and sea, tradition and innovation. Join us in celebrating the essence of Hawaiian culture and a more mindful approach to fashion.

    • Hawaiian-Owned Business: Founded by Kekoa Hager with family ties to Waiʻanae, Oʻahu, Maui nui a Piʻilani, and Moku o Keawe

    • Sustainable Practices: We use organic natural fibers, reclaimed waste cotton, water-based Algae Ink™, and compostable packaging from Noissue and EcoEnclose to minimize our environmental impact

    • Cultural Authenticity: Our products honor Hawaiian cultural values through designs that tell moʻolelo (stories) and educate about living Hawaiian traditions

    • Exclusive Partnerships: We serve as the exclusive California or San Francisco Bay Area retailer for Hawaiian-owned businesses including Hāloa ʻĀina's endemic sandalwood products, Haʻa & Co.'s authentic botanical perfume oils, and Keālia Organics' natural body care

    • Trash Tee Collection (April 2025): Sustainable fashion featuring cultural patterns like He Mano Ka Niho, made from reclaimed cotton with water-based inks

    • Natural Body Butters (April 2025): Handcrafted body care featuring a Shea + Mango + Kukui base with Hawaiian botanical scents

    • Tote Bag Collection (April 2025): Hand-stamped designs including He Ua He Lā and He ʻUmeke He Ipu Wai, created using natural dyes

    • Artisan Collaborations: Featuring custom soap dishes from tdl pottery (Bay Area ceramics artisan) and exclusive perfume oils by Haʻa & Co. (Hawaiian-owned botanical fragrance maker)

  • For interviews, high-resolution images, or additional information about Kekoa Creative's Hawaiian sustainable fashion and lifestyle products:

    • Email: info@kekoacreative.com

    • Response Time: We respond to all media inquiries within 1-2 business days

    • Location: Based in Richmond in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area

    • Instagram: @kekoacreative

    Kekoa Hager, founder and designer, is available for interviews about Hawaiian sustainable fashion, cultural authenticity in design, and supporting kānaka ʻōiwi small businesses.

  • Our media kit includes resources for journalists and publications interested in featuring Kekoa Creative's unique story as a Hawaiian-owned sustainable fashion brand in the East Bay.

    Coming soon:

    • Brand story and mission statement

    • Founder biography and photos

    • High-resolution product images

    • Sustainability practices information

    • Hawaiian cultural context for our designs

    • Information about our partnerships with kānaka ʻōiwi small businesses

    For immediate access to specific assets, please contact info@kekoacreative.com