Hawai'i Flora + Fauna

Lauren Shearer's Flora & Fauna arose out of a lifetime hobby and passion. She was born and reared in Maui, where she learned to make lei and was surrounded by Hawaii's flowery backdrop and rich culture. However, once she understood that nearly any flower, plant, or animal found in our environment might be utilized to construct lei, she began experimenting and hasn't stopped since. She discovered a way that pays attention to the craft's legacy while also creating a modern vision for lei by stepping outside her comfort zone of typical lei flowers. Lauren's goal is to raise awareness of the natural world wherever she goes. This has led to the establishment of a custom lei-making business, in which she pulls inspiration for wearable art from nearby flora and fauna at various phases of development. “Indeed, long before makeup or millinery or jewelry, our first adornments were plants and flowers, and our love for them was — and is — universal.” - The New York Times, T Style Magazine