Olympian swimmer Duke Kahanamoku and New York garment company, Cisco, collaborated and created a Duke Kahanamoku sportswear collection in 1950. This collection was distributed to better stores across the country.
This short-sleeved rayon aloha shirt is a blend of both tropical flora and Asian design, with its bold colors and intricate details reminiscent of kimono patterns of the day. The black and blue dots in the space between foliage and flowers bring the entire design together, creating an elegant and modern print.
