A maker in a brown and orange hibiscus-print bikini, standing in tall grass
Green limes stacked in an orange market net

Est. 2017 · Hawaiʻi

For theloveof it.

Everything I love is created by beautiful people, locally made.

001 / Events

The next pop-up event.

Flyer for Paradiso, a Catalyst Hawaiʻi day market at the Surfjack
Featured pop-up
24
October2026

Paradiso

The Surfjack · 412 Lewers Street, Waikīkī2-7pm

Episode 2 of the day market. A pop-up shop with DJ sets from Hale Life and Lahaina Soul. Wish you were here.

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Paradiso

October 24, 2026 · The Surfjack · 412 Lewers Street, Waikīkī

002 / About

meet the founder.

Cristina Gigiolio standing in a green field before banana trees and a tall palm, under a wide cloudy sky

inspired by colors, people, culture and the love of art.

I created Catalyst Hawaiʻi through my passion for creating experiences via fashion, design, art and people's stories. I love having this energy in one room.

My love for people and how they have created their own brands and creativity through their own stories has ignited me to throw pop-ups in our communities throughout the islands. We have so many talented people floating in the middle of the Pacific. For each pop-up, I wanted people to be visually stimulated by seeing all the talent throughout the event.

Curation is key to me and every detail has meaning. I hope you find yourself at one of the Catalyst Hawaiʻi events in the future, so you can truly feel the inspiration and connection.

Cristina GigiolioFounder, Catalyst Hawaiʻi

003 / The makers

Meet the makers.

A boxed bouquet seen from above, pink anthuriums, dahlias, garden roses and red roses in white paper with a Con Flores Studio sticker
Maker · 01
Floral

Con Flores

by Faith Jones

Self-taught florals, rooted in Mexican heritage.

Faith Jones is a self-taught florist. She draws on her Mexican heritage, bringing vibrant colour and cultural elements into her floral designs.

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Layered gold and silver necklaces over a white tee, green and orange gemstone pendants, a gold lion charm and gold rings
Maker · 02
Jewelry

Damn Regina

by Ellie Pellettiere

Gemstones, seashells and a sterling silver comeback.

Ellie Pellettiere is a jewelry designer who finds her inspiration in the beauty of the islands, particularly the ocean and gemstones. She works seashells and vibrant colour into her designs, and is bringing sterling silver back alongside our love of gold.

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Pink foil balloons spelling Catalyst, strung with plumeria lei under a wall of vines
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004 / Stories

Across the islands.

From the community, by the community

Coming soon.

Field notes and maker stories from across the islands. The first ones are on their way.

005 / Shop

Shop the collective.

A curation of artisan pieces from Hawaiʻi's most brilliant & artistically creative makers.

Coming soon.