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Sarah Kawakami

Sarah Kawakami

Co-founder and co-owner of Alikaleo Park, a Hawai'i children's sun-protection activewear brand she runs with her husband Alex Kawakami, continuing the family legacy of 'Iolani Sportswear.

Aug 18, 2026

9:33
But anyone discovering Alika'Leo Park for, you know, for the first time, what would you want them to know about sun protective clothing in general? Because there's so much talk about sunscreen, but what should people know about sun protective clothing?
9:44
We're trying to change the mindset that sun protection clothing is a rash guard or only worn in water.
9:52
For us, Alika'Leo Park is creating these sun protective everyday essentials.
9:58
So something that you would wear out for a walk.
10:02
As soon as you leave the house, your, your skin is exposed to sun the moment you walk out of your door.
10:08
And for our kids going on field trips, going to school, going to baseball practice, anything that was outdoors, we felt so comforted knowing that they were wearing UPF 50 plus wherever they were for any amount of time that they were outside.
10:41
Maybe talk a little bit about your history with the festival and what are you looking forward to about it?
10:45
So this year is our second year at Made In Hawaii Festival, and we are so excited to be going back.

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