Bete in Honolulu, HI, is a name that has been synonymous with top-tier, traditional Hawaiian clothing for almost 60 years. If you need premium-quality mu’umu’us, Aloha shirts, or other custom clothing, you can get them all under one roof at this locally-owned, Hawaiian apparel provider. Staying true to its rich legacy, Bete combines timeless Hawaiian clothing staples with expert craftsmanship...
Nola and Linda Nahulu continue in the footsteps of Betty Manchester who started the company, Bete Inc., in 1959 to provide Hawai'i's island women with traditionally styled mu'umu'us (long dresses). When these sisters acquired the company in 1994, foremost in their minds was to uphold the integrity of Bete's designs and the quality of its manufacture.
Although Nola's professional background is...