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Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts
Nice additions Bob, the spirit of the shirt is what makes them Aloha and plenty of spirit here. The Hoaloha is definitely the oldest one of the bunch and I think you've nailed the time frame as 50/60's. "Lawn" is a processing of the fabric for a finer feel. Lawn Cotton is usually spun from...- mikespens
- Post #674
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Milan Mania
Top flight inside and out Alan, looks brand new but they don't make em like that anymore! -
Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts
Here's another neat detail you don't even see, a nice faux pearl button hidden under the collar for the loop collar in contrast to the coconut front buttons- mikespens
- Post #665
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts
Happy to be a bad influence fellas ;) I gotta say I never believed I'd part with the peso I did for a shirt when I got started with this, but that's how collecting works. Start out innocently enough and eventually turn into the Devil's advocate. An important note boots, Sun Surf shirt...- mikespens
- Post #664
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Loungers' Pets
Deepest sympathy Dale. Sure old Buddy appreciated his days with you too.- mikespens
- Post #3,383
- Forum: The Display Case
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Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts
Anxiously awaited package from Australia arrived today that contained a grail shirt, a Sun Surf that fits me. This one is a Sun Surf "Special" which are even more limited than their normal runs. "Special" means not only is the print a vintage repop but they repop the original label as well...- mikespens
- Post #661
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Black Sheep Hat Works
Sorry David, somehow missed your post last time around. Appreciate it! Jared, like I said originally, hard to go wrong either way. Look forward to seeing Bob's version of your Stetson Star. -
Black Sheep Hat Works
You must have recognized that hand stitch over welt and of course Garrett got it from you. Also have to agree with your blue heather recommendation to Jared, didn't want to show too much bias since I own one too but what the hell. Also FYI, the rabbit heather bodies Bob sources are probably from... -
German & Austrian Hutmachers
Glad to see your having hat fun Manfred, always some treasure to be found for a hat detective. -
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Black Sheep Hat Works
Thanks David, couldn't agree with you more. Thanks Che, don't forget Garrett too, the dude is a treasure trove of vintage hats. Know you miss his presence here. If you like that one Jared, check out these going onto Garrett projects: -
The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
What's better than restoring a vintage hat back to life? Finding a pristine one! Nice catch Rich. -
Panama Hat Thread
Outstanding body Rich, sure the reblock will come out as you wish. -
The Cap Faction
Rebecca looks extra fetching today, must be the great cap Che! -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Moco is my hero, Che a close second. Outstanding representation! Thanks for the parabuntal comments fellas. All inspiration has come from these pages. -
The Cap Faction
WOW! Again. You guys are keeping the bar high here. -
The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
Great additions to your collection Eric and nice job of restoring them and extending their useful lives. -
Black Sheep Hat Works
Thanks fellas. I wish I had taken a pix of the raw body before the hat was built. Here's a similar but newer body that was part of the same deal: -
