This is a Sun Surf Special-Edition, vintage-style, Sci-Fi shirt, the design of which deftly copies an original example produced in the late 1950's under the Kuonakakai brand. The post-war, Atomic-era 1950's were a time of fascination and fear over what lies beyond our planet and what we may make contact with, here or in space.  Space ships and rocketry were frequently encountered in many areas of life, from film, TV, and literature to toys and automobiles.  This shirt features classic, retro, sci-fi space ships, planets and other classic motifs in striking colors. Anyone seeking an original print that is about as unique as they come, a fan of aviation and rocketry, or in need of an all-over print that is extraordinarily rare should jump on this purchase immediately! This is the ultimate in cool-as-hell conversation shirts!!!

This print was last offered in 2009, and in different colors, making it attractive to even those who purchased the prior version.  Special Editions are manufactured to degrees of authenticity that soar beyond the standard editions, fabulous as the standard editions are; each Special Edition is precisely recreated to match the vintage example it copies using yarns and dyes specifically reproduced to match just this one shirt style to utmost precision, and the rayon is screen printed using a filament discharge, just as the original examples of this print once were. 

Special Editions incorporate colors and color shades not found on the standard editions, thus providing for more precise color matching to the vintage shirt being copied.  Other original features include: one deftly matched invisible pocket, genuine urea buttons (not cheap plastic) that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that precisely copies the original label found on this shirt.  And to enhance the collectibility of this shirt, it comes in its own presentation/storage box. 

Sun Surf Special Editions are nearly impossible to obtain outside of Japan and we are proud beyond words to have been able to obtain a few of this shirt print that stands out as one of the most unique ever offered.  

To help preserve the fabric and colors, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer.

Please see our SIZING TIPS for advice on how to get the correct fit.

Imported from Japan