New Ala Moana Center Shopping Bags Evoke
Memories of Old Hawaii
Proceeds from all of Ala Moana Center’s newly redesigned bags will benefit Hawaii Habitat for Humanity
HONOLULU – Looking for a stylish new way to carry all of your shopping splurges around the mall? Ala Moana Center is now offering beautifully designed shopping bags that do double duty as a practical tote and also serve as a fun memento or keepsake, which can be used again and again. The shopping bags have a vintage feel – at first glance it looks like the backdrop of an oil painting. Both sides of the bag showcase different traditional island images. One panel features a mosaic from Hawaii’s past -- including a hula dancer in a grass skirt, a ship setting sail and flowers -- while the other highlights a young girl dancing the hula. And to make your purchase go the extra mile, all proceeds generated from the new shopping bags will directly benefit GGP’s new charity sponsor, Hawaii Habitat for Humanity.
The new bags cost $1.50 each, are constructed from recycled or reclaimed materials and are available exclusively at Ala Moana Center. The bags’ unique vintage flare was designed by renowned Kauai artist, Bridgette D’Annibale. D’Annibale specializes in art with an Old Hawaii motif and is known for her ability to re-create vintage-era pieces with remnant and salvaged items, such as tile, wood, and materials taken from demolition sites. She is recognized throughout the art community for her ability to design and transform space through her art, and in the past has worked closely with local architects to bring a distinct sense of place to a new project.
Nationally, GGP has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity International in a three-year partnership to raise awareness about the need for safe and affordable housing, and to help build homes for families in need in communities where GGP malls are located. Across Hawaii, GGP is aiming to raise $50,000 to put towards materials and supplies for the homes Habitat for Humanity builds.
For more information about the many ways that GGP and Habitat for Humanity are working to foster hope by building homes in Hawaii, and for information on how you can get involved, please visit www.alamoanacenter.com.
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based upon market capitalization. General Growth has ownership interest or management responsibility for a portfolio of more than 200 regional shopping malls in 45 states, as well as ownership interest in master-planned community developments and commercial office centers. General Growth’s international portfolio includes ownership and management interest in shopping centers in Brazil and Turkey. The company’s portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit www.ggp.com.
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN HAWAII
For nearly 20 years, Habitat for Humanity in Hawaii has helped over 200 low-income families build simple, decent homes that they can afford to buy throughout the islands. Habitat affiliates are funded by tax-deductible contributions and aided by thousands of volunteers. Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent, affordable houses that are sold to families in need – partner families. There is no profit added to the sale price, and no interest charged on the mortgage. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor – sweat equity – into building their homes and the homes of others. Their monthly house payments are returned to a “Fund for Humanity” that is used to build more houses.
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