Magnum Kitsch

April 27, 2012 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

Take a peek at this wicked new trailer for the new Oliver Stone flick called Savages. Keep an eye on Taylor Kitsch (aka John Carter of mars) whose character Chon sports nifty Hawaiian shirts throughout the trailer.

We don’t typically stray away from tees but when one of them looks to be Selleck’s epic vintage red Paradise Found jungle bird print, we start paying attention. The collective does have some pretty rare vintage Magnum tees available and our Magnum Halloween costume breakdown is worth investigating.



Breathless

September 17, 2009 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

hawaiian shirt haven

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts.

vintage andrade hand-painted hawaiian shirt

Item #4: Vintage Andrade Rayon Hand Drawing Hawaiian Shirt

Decade: 1940s

Label: Andrade, Honolulu

Fact: For as long as there has been life on the Hawaiian islands spearfishing has been evolving in to the sport it is today. Modern spearfisherman usually wear wetsuits because they reach cold depths – sometimes beyond 100 feet and without a breathing apparatus. Oxygen is preserved by using weights and over-sized fins which allow them to exert as little energy as possible during their descent.

Approximate value: $1000



Ancient Hula is Old School

July 29, 2009 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

hawaiian shirt haven

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts.

vintage hula girl hawaiian shirt

Item #3: Vintage Kuu-Ipo Hula Girl Hawaiian Shirt

Decade: 1970s

Label: Kuu-Ipo, Hawaii

Fact: Hula was originated in the in the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesians.  The dance is meant to accentuate the “mele” which is accompanying song or chant. There are numerous forms of hula, “ancient hula” being the purest as it is performed without Western-influence.

Approximate value: $500



Cuckoo For Coconuts

July 3, 2009 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

hawaiian shirt haven

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts.

vintage mcgregor shirt

Item #2: Vintage McGregor Rayon Cabana Hawaiian Shirt

Decade: 1940s

Label: McGregor, USA

Fact: The coconut was first brought to the Hawaiian islands from the South Pacific homelands of early Polynesian travellers. Florida and Hawaii are the only states in America that coconut palms can be grown without irrigation.

Approximate value: $500-$800

Photos coutesy of: owtbyd

View the previous Hawaiian Haven entry: vintage Duke Kahanamoku shirt.



Lured In

June 9, 2009 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

hawaiian shirt haven

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts.

vintage duke kahanamoku shirt

Item #1: Vintage Duke Kahanamoku Marlins Hawaiian Shirt

Decade: 1950s

Label: Duke Kahanamoku, Cisco

Fact: Shortly after the advent of the motor boat a marine biologist by the name of Charles Frederick Holder founded big-game fishing in 1898. Kona in Hawaii benefited from the pioneering days of the sport because of fish that were close to shore and accessible by boats from that era.

Approximate value: $200-$500