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

Item #4: Vintage Andrade Rayon Hand Drawing Hawaiian Shirt

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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

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

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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

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Item #2: Vintage McGregor Rayon Cabana Hawaiian Shirt

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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

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