Valextra: Italian leather goods store Valextra to open first Hawaii boutique at Ala Moana Center

Luxury Italian leather goods store Valextra is opening its first Hawaii store at Ala Moana Center. The company, which is based in Milan, filed a $345,605 building permit with the City and County of Honolulu's Office of Planning and Permitted for alterations to a second level space at the shopping center on Monday. The high-end bags and accessories maker is known for its handcrafted leather goods, which includes purses and suitcases with price tags topping $8,000. The company was founded in...