Hawaiian Shirt - Aloha Shirts


Vivid colors and tropical Hawaiian patterns: Put on an Hawaiian Shirt
and you find yourself wearing a broad smile.

The history of the Hawaiian Shirt (Aloha Shirts) is being traced back to
the 1930s. The missionaries in the 19th century brought with them
covers for the native Hawaiians. But somehow the modest shirts did
not reflect the tropical and sensual islands and its people. Eventually
colorful paintings island style were transferred on the fabric. The Hawaiian shirt was born.

In 1936, Mr. Chun, a Chinese Merchant, registered 'Hawaiian shirt' as a
trade name in Hawaii. He is regarded as the pioneer of the first
fabrication of Hawaiian shirts in Honolulu.

Beach boys and tourists promoted the tropical Hawaiian print shirts.
The beloved local Hawaiian surf boy Duke Kahanamoku was one of the
labels of the early Hawaiian shirts. Cruise ship visitors brought the Hawaiian shirt back as souvenir.
Soon Elvis Presley would make the Hawaiian Shirt famous beyond Hawaii.

John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Montgomery Clift were going
Hawaiian with their wardrobe. Harry Truman was being photographed in an
Hawaiian Shirt for the cover of Life Magazine in 1951.

The Hawaiian shirt since has gone through phases of mass production.
Today the market offers a variety in quality and design. From matching
his/hers Hawaiian shirts, to unique local Hawaiian shirt designs that reflect the
true Aloha spirit. Conveying the feeling of the island paradise of Hawaii
and the meaning of Aloha: a warm welcome.

Wear your Hawaiian Shirt with style in your daily life, where ever you are,
by following 'Kimo's Rules'.
Hawaiian shirt Kimo's Rules 1
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