Category: Hawaiian

Take a peek at this wicked new trailer for the new Oliver Stone flick called Savages. Keep an eye on Taylor Kitsch (aka John Carter of mars) whose character Chon sports nifty Hawaiian shirts throughout the trailer. We don’t typically stray away from tees but when one of them looks to be Selleck’s epic vintage red Paradise Found jungle bird print, we start paying attention. The collective does have some pretty rare vintage Magnum tees available and our Magnum Halloween costume breakdown is worth investigating.

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts. Item #4: Vintage Andrade Rayon Hand Drawing Hawaiian Shirt Decade: 1940s Label: Andrade, Honolulu Fact: For as long as there has been life on the Hawaiian islands spearfishing has been evolving in to the sport it is today. Modern spearfisherman usually wear wetsuits because they reach cold depths – sometimes beyond 100 feet and without a breathing apparatus. Oxygen is preserved by using weights and over-sized fins which allow them to exert as little energy as possible during their descent. Approximate value: $1000 View the previous vintage ... Read more

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts. Item #3: Vintage Kuu-Ipo Hula Girl Hawaiian Shirt Decade: 1970s Label: Kuu-Ipo, Hawaii Fact: Hula was originated in the in the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesians.  The dance is meant to accentuate the “mele” which is accompanying song or chant. There are numerous forms of hula, “ancient hula” being the purest as it is performed without Western-influence. Approximate value: $500 View the previous Hawaiian Haven entry: vintage McGregor Hawaiian shirt.

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts. Item #2: Vintage McGregor Rayon Cabana Hawaiian Shirt Decade: 1940s Label: McGregor, USA Fact: The coconut was first brought to the Hawaiian islands from the South Pacific homelands of early Polynesian travellers. Florida and Hawaii are the only states in America that coconut palms can be grown without irrigation. Approximate value: $500-$800 Photos coutesy of: owtbyd View the previous Hawaiian Haven entry: vintage Duke Kahanamoku shirt.

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts. Item #1: Vintage Duke Kahanamoku Marlins Hawaiian Shirt Decade: 1950s Label: Duke Kahanamoku, Cisco Fact: Shortly after the advent of the motor boat a marine biologist by the name of Charles Frederick Holder founded big-game fishing in 1898. Kona in Hawaii benefited from the pioneering days of the sport because of fish that were close to shore and accessible by boats from that era. Approximate value: $200-$500