Hawaiian Shirts - Aloha Shirts

[Red McCutcheon]

OK, those in the know, whaddya' make of this one?

I have nothing to say about this shirt except that it is off-the-charts cool.

 

[GHT]

I have nothing to say about this shirt except that it is off-the-charts cool.

That shirt is so cool it needs to kept refridgerated. Prehistoric cave art, so, so cool. Unusual designs always make for interesting shirts, like Bob's daughter wearing that ethnic patterned dress, how cool would that be as a shirt?
The garage proprietor that services and maintains my old MG has taken on the project of turning the lapel pins into buttons. Had a text from him today to say that the prototype is finished, just waiting for the epoxy resin to go off, adding, call round in the morning and collect. Brilliant, Tina needs a button to measure for buttonholes and button positioning. Did I say that I was excited?

 

[GHT]

The date is getting closer & closer to Halloween. There's a shirt in my wardrobe that needs to be taken out, washed and pressed in readiness:

 

[FedOregon]

Awesome shirt! Boo!

 

[GHT]

How can you tell that this is not my old car? Head rests, grab handles, seat belt brackets, what luxury.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Really, because many of my favorites are relatively understated.

Agreed. My overriding criterion is that the shirt look cool as all get out. If a loud aloha looks that way, so be it, but many of my personal faves are relatively placid.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Every wardrobe needs one of these shirts!

Every wardrobe needs 20 of these shirts.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Pulled one out even though it's still too cool to wear here in Wa. Summer starts July 5th up here. This is a favorite of mine although it's not vintage. Celebrates Tiki Kulture, of which I am a fan, so a ba***rd relation to Hawaiian shirts. Hope it doesn't offend the purists. Made in China for Kahala of Hawaii but nicely done and detailed, 100% silk. Normally would have passed on this because it's made in China but it was very reasonably priced off Ebay and once I got it I was impressed by it's quality.





Embroidered details:


Behind the pocket:


Coconut buttons:


The back:


Cheers:

I salute those who seek out the holy grails--or tiki mugs, as it were--but of my 41 Alohas, there is only one I'm sure is an original. And that's fine by me. I'm more concerned with the look of the shirt--and the material from which it is made, preferably rayon--than its vintage. If the look of an Aloha from China or Korea blows me away, I'll purchase it. Likewise, if I see a ridiculously underpriced original in terrific condition, but it doesn't strike my aesthetic fancy, I'll leave it alone.

 

[GHT]

A unique shirt, with unique buttons.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Thanks for the kind words everyone, and most of all, nice jackets! I think I'll try sweaters this winter with a Hawaiian underneath but stick the collars out over the sweater's neckline.
I've actually seen one or two Sun Surf's in a XXL. It could have been a figment of my imagination though.
No matter the body type there will always be pros and cons for every type of person for every garment. I'm as skinny as a rail-nice that I can fit into the smaller sizes, but I think larger guys pull off the look better a lot of the time.

The Hawaiian shirt/sweater combo is one I've been rocking for many a fall and winter. Just make sure that your sweaters are sedate in order to act as a foil for the florid collars.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Couldn't be happier with this latest Ebay snag. Fresh out of the bag in need of a press. True vintage Penney's (50's label) made in Japan 100% Rayon. Nicest Rayon I've seen/felt. I like birds so attracted to this featuring Japanese themed birds, Great White Herons on row boats and Cormorants, some on glass fishing floats. The ancient Japanese used Cormorants to fish with by tying a leash on their legs and a noose around their necks so they couldn't swallow the fish they dive for. I'm pretty sure this is also hand printed. Vintage cut very short in front as well as sleeves. Only 4 plastic pearl buttons, loop collar (with pockets for stiffeners, double pockets (non-matching like my other vintage Aloha shirts), double pleated back, and interesting sleeve hem sewing. Fits too!





Detail of sleeve hem

Mike, if you're interested in reading about those cormorants in action, I suggest you pick up Ian Fleming's Bond novel, You Only Live Twice. It's an all-around great read, and a certain cormorant plays a significant role in it.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Two of my favorite things, Hawaiian shirts and mid-century modern, rolled into one!

Close up of the pattern

That's googie as all get-out and I love it. I'm very parshul to the more abstract patterns.

 

[Red McCutcheon]

Stellar collection gamez! All top notch and the lids aren't too shabby either! Some amazing Dualists. Can't beat Che as a BAD influence either Your posts made my day!

Speaking of which, do y'all often or ever wear hats with your Hawaiians? I very frequently wear a Panama.

 

[BobHufford]

Speaking of which, do y'all often or ever wear hats with your Hawaiians? I very frequently wear a Panama.

It never happens ...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hawaiian-shirts-and-fedoras.36948/

 

[mikespens]

Speaking of which, do y'all often or ever wear hats with your Hawaiians? I very frequently wear a Panama.

Straw hats and Aloha shirts were made for each other Red. Welcome to the Lounge

 

[GHT]

The BBC do a marathon fund raising event every year that they call: "Children in Need." The money flows in all year round, but for one day in the year, and today's that day, they go all out on their national and local radio stations as well as their TV channels, promoting the charity. Last year they raised well over £55M.
It's become something of an event, to this end the guys where I work are raising money by having a "Wear a Loud Shirt to Work Day." Ha! Right up my street. I'm going to wear the naked ladies, discretely covered of course. Part of the work operation requires us to wear hard hats, some of the guys have suggested that they jazz their hats up with the likes of: chimp's ears, or, Mohican spiked hair, that sort of thing. The hard hat that I still have in it's box is going to get an airing tonight. I wonder if they are ready for a fedora hard hat?

It's hard to believe that those rhododendrons were in bloom just a few short weeks ago.

 

[FedOregon]

I saw a hard hat molded like a western/crossover, kind of like the Stetson Open Road.

 

[GHT]

The Autumnal weather is definitely turning wintry. But I still love wearing my shirts, it's like a sort of defiance.

 

[FedOregon]

No matter the season or weather, I still grab a Hawaiian shirt at least once or twice a week.

 

[GHT]

She made me a new shirt for Christmas, but didn't get time to finish it. Details like ribbon lining around the hems a small sleeve details need finishing off. "Don't you dare!" she said today, as I was putting the shirt on, explaining the previous details. it's not a patterned shirt but it's still unique. Tina has made me a two tone shirt in exactly the same colours as my old MG, how cool is that? You will see it soon enough, for now, the MG shirt gets another airing, I just love the octagon buttons.