Multitalented people have unique abilities, attributes, and skills, enabling them to flourish in numerous vocations. Several factors and elements contribute to their potential to succeed in multiple disciplines. Multiskilled individuals often have a solid foundation of learning and adaptation where they are passionate about education and seek to broaden their skill sets. This curiosity enables them to absorb new ideas and adapt to various work contexts swiftly. They are frequently very organized and have good time management abilities and often have remarkable creative and problem-solving abilities. They have the skills to make connections across apparently unconnected subjects, enabling them to bring new views and inventive solutions to their work.
Multitalented individuals have a distinct drive and love for their endeavors. This tenacity and devotion drive people to overcome obstacles and persevere in their quest of achievement. Their ability to navigate and flourish in various professional settings demonstrates their extraordinary abilities and devotion. Kumu Micah Kamohoalii defines this explanation, he is a multitalented individual with diverse skills in art, fashion, film production, history, hula, and native Hawaii culture.
Kumu, the Hawaiian word for teacher or master is commonly what Micah Kamohoalii is referred to. His mastery skills in the Hawaiian cultural arts and hula dance is what garnered him this title. He is Hawaii’s famous fashion designer who made a mark in the fashion world showcasing his fashion, native culture and his people in fashion weeks around the world.
Micah Kamohoalii was born and raised in Waimea, Hawaii, he actively promotes Hawaiian culture, perpetuates native Hawaiian traditions and customs and is devoted to preserving his cultural background and identity. His commitment to his culture is evident in his works as a fashion designer, Hula instructor, and filmmaker.
He attended the Hawaii Community College and was the first to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Hula. Kamohoalii went on the University of Hawaii and various other universities to earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies, Performing Arts, as well Anthropology. He earned a Master of Arts in Archaeology with a concentration on Cultural Heritage Management and is pursuing his PhD in Hawaiian psychology. He is committed to expanding his professional knowledge and skill that will better serve his community.
He is a well-respected Kumu hula (Hula Master) leading his award winning and powerhouse Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu, a traditional Hawaiian school focusing on native Hawaiian practices, customs, culture, and dance. Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu has gained recognition nationally and internationally under his direction, capturing audiences with their presentations around the world and having performed at prestigious stages from the Smithsonian to Carnegie and Sony Hall to the Grand Theatre Marie Bell in Paris to name a few. Hālau Nā Kīpuʻupuʻu has garnered several honors and awards establishing their commitment and dedication to their culture.
He is the CEO and creator of Dezigns by Kamohoalii, a clothing line inspired by his family’s rich tradition in the craft of kapa (traditional Hawaiian bark cloth) production. His clothing line has received attention and appreciation from Hawaiian and international customers alike. Kamohoalii became the first Hawaiian fashion designer invited to the official New York Fashion Week to present his clothing collection. Following the success of his NYFW debut he received the coveted invites from London, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks in Europe. He is the first Hawaiian fashion designer to complete the “Big Four” of fashion weeks. He has been featured in countless magazines, including the famous Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Forbes, regularly showcasing his work.
He aspires to teach and promote the core principles of Hawaiian culture through Dezigns by Kamohoalii. Each design contains layers of ancient Hawaiian wisdom, honoring his ancestor’s proficiency in working with Kapa (bark cloth), Ohe Kāpala (bamboo stamping), and Kākau (tattoing). His designs are rich in metaphoric imagery, cultural relevance with powerful symbolisms, showcasing the brilliance of the Hawaiian people.
Micah Kamohoalii’s artistic abilities extend beyond fashion as he is also an avid filmmaker. He is the creative director and an executive producer for Kuamano Productions, a Hawaii-based media and film production firm. He has produced several cinematic presentations for film, television, and digital media through Kuamano Productions and garnered an 2023 Emmy Award for his production of Calling the Winds – Hole Waimea. He has received numerous awards, including a Gold Telly, three Silver Telly, three Bronze Telly Awards.
Micah Kamohoalii’s achievements as a fashion designer, teacher, filmmaker and historian have gained him global acclaim and admiration. He is a powerful force to reckon with and has contributed substantially to Hawaii’s culture, fashion and entertainment sectors. Kamohoalii’s unrelenting commitment to conserving and propagating Hawaiian culture constantly inspires his community and others globally.
