About This Site
Aloha! If you haven’t guessed already, this site is a collection of vintage Hawaiian Shirts. They aren’t for sale, we just want to share.
The Aloha Shirt is an amazing thing. The colorful, vibrant and complicated patterns evoke visions of exotic locations, vacation and leisure. In movies, they are worn by the likable jokester; the character everyone loves and wants to hang out with. In real life, they are a way to express yourself and stand out from the crowd.
They are a canvas for talented artists, a showcase for master tailors and, most importantly, just plain fun. In Hawaii, the Hawaiian shirt remains the clothing of choice for work, special occasions and every day attire. It is part of the culture. In the rest of the world, office workers are sometimes allowed to don the elaborate shirts on Fridays as a reward for a week of hard work.
To collectors, vintage aloha shirts are serious business with some of the rarer shirts fetching thousands of dollars apiece while others are sold for pennies in thrift stores. What makes a shirt valuable is complicated but that is part of the fun. The main thing is that you value the artistry and craftsmanship.
We love collecting vintage Hawaiian wear and have a huge collection; much more is to come. We welcome your feedback and historical information about our shirts and the companies that made them.
The word “Aloha” has many meanings. It can mean good, friendly, hello and love. It’s about good works and a positive attitude. Beauty and welcoming. It also means to share. We hope that in sharing this collection you will also find your own meaning of Aloha.
Site Credits
Christopher Green Design
Web Design & Development
ChristopherGreen.com
Dale Hope
Writing
TheAlohashirt.com
Catherine E. Toth
Writing
TheCatDish.com
Tom Anderson
Header Photography
About.me/MySpace/Tom
Patrick Smith
Header Photography
PatrickSmithPhotography.com
Thomas o’Brian
Header Photography
Tmophoto.com
Bourkan Kaoukji
Shirt Photography
Bourkan.kaoukji@gmail.com