Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt Pineapple Passion, Red
Originally produced in Hawaii in 1950 by Don Carlos, Jr., it is outfitted with a single "invisible" pocket, genuine coconut-shell buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era; this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print that easily is complemented with so many other color choices in one’s wardrobe.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer. Please see SIZING TIPS to obtain the correct fit.
Imported from Japan
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt Spiral-Shell Paradise, Wine
Originally produced in Hawaii in 1940 by Paradise Sportswear, it is outfitted with a single "invisible" pocket, genuine coconut-shell buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era; this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print that easily is complemented with so many other color choices in one’s wardrobe.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer. Please see SIZING TIPS to obtain the correct fit.
Imported from Japan
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt Sweet Plumeria, Black
Originally produced in Hawaii in 1950 by Young Aloha, it is outfitted with a single "invisible" pocket, genuine coconut-shell buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era; this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print that easily is complemented with so many other color choices in one’s wardrobe.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer. Please see SIZING TIPS to obtain the correct fit.
Imported from Japan
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Coats of Arms Tapas, Red
This elegant floral all-over print was originally produced in Hawaii in the 1950’s. Outfitted with a single pocket, genuine urea buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era, this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print that easily is complemented with so many other color choices in one’s wardrobe.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, 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
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Hula Dancer
Originally produced in Hawaii in the 1950’s by Capistrano of California, it is outfitted with a single pocket, genuine coconut-shell buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era, this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print in brown. Brown is a very rare color in vintage Hawaiian shirts and this example is one of our favorites!
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, 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
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Island Flower Shower
This print was originally produced Wutumull's and Leilani in 1950; it’s a classic example of a border print featuring a flower arrangement utilizing fabulous colors masterfully selected to both contrast and complement the design.
This shirt is fabricated from rayon acetate and screen printed using a filament discharge, just as the original examples of this print once were. Other original features include: one deftly matched invisible pocket on the left breast, genuine urea buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original type and color.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen-printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
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.
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Noh-Men, Black
This shirt is very special because it is made from the costly Kabe crepe rayon and it depicts the masks used in the Japanese theatrical art of "Noh,"which is a type of play where various masks are used to depict a change in characters and emotions and moods.
Kabe crepe rayon has the appearance and feel somewhat similar to crepe paper, hence the name. Crepe rayon is not as slick as rayon acetate, but is still very light and airy. This style was originally produced in Hawaii in the 1950’s by Sun Bros. Co., it is outfitted with a single pocket, genuine wooden buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era, this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of an all-over print that easily is complemented with so many other color choices in one’s wardrobe.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer.
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Plantation Paradise
This print was originally produced in Hawaii in the early 1950's under the Malihini brand label. This is a classic example of a "Tourist" print, featuring bold colors masterfully selected to both contrast and complement many iconic images of Hawaii as seen by tourists at the time - Hula Girls, Soldiers at Schofield Barracks, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, The Blow Hole, CV21 USS Boxer at Pearl Harbor, Sugar Mills, Oahu, etc.
This shirt is fabricated from rayon acetate and screen printed using a filament discharge, just as the original examples of this print once were. Other original features include: one deftly matched invisible pocket on the left breast, genuine wooden buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original type and color.
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen-printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
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
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Sun Surf Vintage-Style Hawaiian Shirt, Screw Pine Border
This dazzling floral vertical border print was originally produced in Hawaii in the late 1940's by Kuu-Ipo. Outfitted with a single pocket, genuine coconut-shell buttons that precisely match those found on the original shirt, and a label that typifies the original designs of the era, this particular shirt is perfect for anyone seeking a classic look from the “golden years” of Hawaiian shirts or in need of a dazzling border style. Green is a rare color to locate in vintage Hawaiian shirts and the combination of colors on the green background of this shirt makes this absolutely a standout!
Vintage Hawaiian shirts were typically made of high-quality rayon acetate, the formula for which was lost in a Dupont factory fire back in the 1950’s. This Sun Surf design is printed on high-quality rayon acetate that perfectly duplicates the hand and weight of the long-lost rayon of the “good old days.” Unquestionably, Sun Surf rayon is the most authentic in the vintage Hawaiian shirt industry today. Just as with the original fabric it copies, this material is extremely breathable and airy, and it takes the original screen printing inks as splendidly as did the vintage originals.
To help preserve the color and fabric, dry cleaning is the only laundering method endorsed by the manufacturer.
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