Aloha shirts

In article <1113281400-sch@news.lava.net>, "Art" <voice@arthadley.com>
wrote:

> OK, what's the deal? Is it a secret?

<snip>

> So my question is this: Where do these great shirts (and maybe even
> scrubs)
> come from?

My wife gets her Hawaiian-print scrubs from a former nurse who
hand-crafts them and sells
directly to her old friends at the hospitals. They're a great deal and
look terrific.

try bailey's kapahulu.

and end of newscasts, scrolling credits show garment makers.

Art wrote:

>
> So my question is this: Where do these great shirts (and maybe even
> scrubs)
> come from?


For aloha print scrubs, it's Wal-Mart...

> Salvation Army, brah! Or if you like splurge, Costco. If your rich
> uncle dies and you inherit some money (along with his 1950s rayon
> silkies), Reyn Spooner.

Reyn's is to Honolulu like Brooks Bros. is to Manhattan.

But much better collection of shirts at Saver's (Dillingham Plaza)
than at The Army or Goodwill, etc.

Some used, some seconds, some discontinued designs ...

On Wed, 13 Apr 2005, Auntie Maria wrote:

> For bold 'n bright, it's Manuheali`i (they did all
> the shirts/dresses for the announcers of this year's
> Merrie Monarch) -- based on O`ahu.
>
> For those in-the-know, it's Sig Zane, who designs and
> prints all of his own textiles (plant-based dyes, and
> plant-based designs) -- he's got a shop in Hilo, and
> added one on Maui 1-2 years ago.
>
> Both designers have websites -- joy!
>
> Oh...and there's the legendary Mamo Howell...who also
> has a website. Also Hawaiian Moon.
>
> Okay...'nuff for now.
>
> -- auntie maria

Yes. I like my Mamo Howell shirt. Only problem though
is that it's gotta be dry-cleaned. So I don't wear it
as often as I might.

--alvin

Wow, lots of good information. Thanks all...

Most of the places you mention I've seen, but did not know about Sig
Zane,
Mamo, or Manuheali`i, and I see that they all have very cool shirts.
Same
with the place in California.

As for the local stores (brick and mortar types) on O'ahu, it'll be a
few
months before I'm back, so I'll try to hang on to your recommendations
and
check 'em out when I get there.

Mahalo nui.

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 04:50:01 -0000, "Art" <voice@arthadley.com> wrote:

>
> OK, what's the deal? Is it a secret?
>
> I'm talking about aloha shirts. I've worn them all my life; I have a
> picture of myself at one year old, wearing a fine tropical print shirt.
>
Art, a few very important tips when buying an aloha shirt. This is
what I look for: (mainly found in expensive shirts only, like Tommy
Bahama {some, not all} or Ralph Lauren Polo or Nieman Marcus shirts)

Number one, make absolutely sure that the shirt pocket blends with the
rest of the print. Under no conditions must it be of a different
piece of fabric. In other words, be sure that if there is part of a
flower outside of the pocket, that the rest of the flower on the
pocket continues the pattern.

Number two. When you look at the front of the shirt while looking at
yourself in the mirror, be sure the front where you button also
matches print designs. In other words, the front should have one
continuous image without a break. So if part of a flower is on the
right side, it should finish on the left side without interruption.

Number three. Be sure it has pleats in the back starting at the
collar. Pleats show it's a well-made shirt. You might want to also
check if it has a small V-cut on each sleeve (short sleeve).

Number four. Always, but always buy one size bigger. Aloha shirts
are not designed to fit tight. Also, I *never* tuck it in, however
business men, especially haoles, like to tuck.

On the other hand, if you don't care about any of the above, you can
always check out Wal-Mart where I did find a shirt I liked and bought
but did not have feature #2.

Good luck and Aloha
Eddie in San Jose
(hi kili)

In article <1113534905-sch@news.lava.net>, Eddie
<hawaii-50@> wrote:
> Art, a few very important tips when buying an aloha shirt. This is
> what I look for: (mainly found in expensive shirts only, like Tommy
> Bahama {some, not all} or Ralph Lauren Polo or Nieman Marcus shirts)
>
> Number one, make absolutely sure that the shirt pocket blends with the
> rest of the print. Under no conditions must it be of a different
> piece of fabric. In other words, be sure that if there is part of a
> flower outside of the pocket, that the rest of the flower on the
> pocket continues the pattern.
>
> Number two. When you look at the front of the shirt while looking at
> yourself in the mirror, be sure the front where you button also
> matches print designs. In other words, the front should have one
> continuous image without a break. So if part of a flower is on the
> right side, it should finish on the left side without interruption.
>
> Number three. Be sure it has pleats in the back starting at the
> collar. Pleats show it's a well-made shirt. You might want to also
> check if it has a small V-cut on each sleeve (short sleeve).
>
> Number four. Always, but always buy one size bigger. Aloha shirts
> are not designed to fit tight. Also, I *never* tuck it in, however
> business men, especially haoles, like to tuck.
>
> On the other hand, if you don't care about any of the above, you can
> always check out Wal-Mart where I did find a shirt I liked and bought
> but did not have feature #2.

Some good points, Eddie. My requirement is...rayon. An aloha shirt, for
me, must drape rather than just hang! The ol' "silkies" are still the
best, afaic.

great advice!
any ideas where to find long sleeve aloha shirts?
i looked many places on three visits
and never found one
aloha ... emmett j.

emmettjcat wrote:
> great advice!
> any ideas where to find long sleeve aloha shirts?
> i looked many places on three visits
> and never found one
> aloha ... emmett j.
>


Here in the islands, Sears seems to carry them
year 'round (sometimes you have to ask a clerk
where they're hidden <g>) -- Daie (O`ahu), Wal-Mart,
and K-Mart seem to only have them in the winter.

-- auntie maria