O‘ahu’s female lifeguards are some of the most elite and respected waterwomen in the world. Every day, these fearless first responders test their power to save lives against the formidable Pacific Ocean.

In art, as in life, men are constrained by old notions of masculinity. How do we break the mold?

Home to one of the wettest places in the world, Kaua‘i is blessed with an overabundance of rainfall. But the people who live there also know how unstoppable and destructive water can be.

The Hawaiian Islands are foraged by fire. Recent events at Kīlauea bring this understanding to the surface with breathtaking intensity.

The drape of a kīhei. A family heirloom handed down. A body-hugging dress. In the following portraits, we gathered people from all walks of life and disciplines to look at the diverse array of garments that most empower them.