Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its new new in-flight amenity kits and soft goods by Noho Home.
The designs are inspired by the Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s Leihōkū Suites and the amenities are made with responsibly sourced materials. In Business Class, in addition to amenity kits, plush quilts adorned with the new signature Kilo Hōkū and ʻŌlali designs are offered, as well as mattress pads and sleeping pillows. Extra Comfort and Main Cabin passengers will receive amenity kits featuring the Lele design.
The three designs take inspiration from the native Hawaiian practice of kilo. Hawaiian says that Kilo Hōkū, or stargazer, is a design inspired by breath-taking timelapse photography of the night sky – weaving a wreath of stars, or Leihōkū, the design is a captivating visual representation of the eternal nature of the cosmos, a testament to the timeless dance of stars and planets that have guided voyagers throughout history.
Jalene Kanani Bell, Noho Home Founder said: “I am humbled, honoured, and excited to draw inspiration from and bring attention to the art of celestial wayfinding and how indigenous knowledge informs innovation with the Leihōkū collection.
“From the streamlined curves of humpback whales, which allow them to increase lift while reducing drag as they glide through the ocean or the aerodynamic shape of bird’s wings as they fly through a rainstorm. It is our hope that these products spark meaningful conversations and foster connections to our island home, rooted in the spirit of aloha.”
Hawaiian Airlines and Noho Home will also be extending their partnership with a retail collection of home goods. The Hawaiian Airlines x Noho Home Leihōkū Collection launches Nov. 6 and will be available for purchase onboard select Hawaiian Airlines flights or directly through Noho Home.
