The Aloha Shirt

The Aloha Shirt
Author: Dale Hope
Publisher:
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2002
Genre: Aloha shirts
ISBN: 9780500283677

Beautifully illustrated with more than 700 images, The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands tells the colourful stories behind the marvellous Hawaiian shirts: as cultural icons, evocative of the mystery and the allure of the Islands; as collectibles, valued by professional collectors and by the millions of tourists who still cherish the shirts hanging in their wardrobes; and as a lifestyle - casual, relaxed and fun. Drawing from hundreds of interviews, newspaper and magazine archives, and personal memorabilia, the author evokes the world of the designers, seamstresses, manufacturers and retailers of the Golden Age of the Aloha shirt (from the 1930s to the end of the 1950s), who created the industry and nurtured it from its single-sewing-machine shop beginnings to an enterprise of international scope and importance. Here are the fun-loving 1960s; interviews with collectors who preserve these shirts as fine works of art; and insights into the roles of coconut buttons, matched pockets, woven labels and exotic fabrics in the evolution of the Aloha shirt.

The Art of the Aloha Shirt

The Art of the Aloha Shirt
Author: DeSoto Brown
Publisher: Island Heritage
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Aloha shirts
ISBN: 9781597005869

A wardrobe staple of John Wayne, Elvis Presley, and Bing Crosby, no 1950s Levittown luau or '60s surf party was complete without an aloha shirt. It’s a reminder of the pleasures of the tropical paradise lifestyle and its fabric patterns have evolved into their own works of art. A retrospective look at one of America’s most iconic cultural symbols of island life and its decades-long presence in mainstream fashion around the globe,The Art of the Aloha Shirtis a beautifully illustrated book that tells the complete story of the aloha shirt, from its origins in Hawaii in the early 1930s to its present status as a must-have in the retro fashion closets across the globe. It includes rare photos of vintage aloha shirts and island-inspired accoutrements of island lifestyle from surfboards to cocktail shakers.

Hawaiian Shirt Designs

Hawaiian Shirt Designs
Author: Nancy N. Schiffer
Publisher: Schiffer Design Books
Total Pages: 206
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

In this expansive book, over 425 different shirts are displayed in clear color photographs along with an historical text, women's clothing, 20 different button styles, and-for the first time-229 researched manufacturer's and retail labels which help to date and identify the shirts. The success story of aloha shirts, primarily of the 1935 to 1965 era, is woven with the words of the people who themselves created and witnessed the development of this Hawaiian classic.

Hawai`i Unbuttoned

Hawai`i Unbuttoned
Author: Craig Callaway
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781439223239

This is a practical guide to identifying, buying and selling older Hawaiian shirts, primarily those made from the 1930's to the Mid 1960's. It includes color photos of 385 shirt manufacturer's labels, arranged alphabetically and chronologically. This book "dates" labels and makes the information easy to find quickly. It acknowledges that some sellers can't -- or don't want to -- tell the difference between a shirt made in the 1940's and one made in the 2000's. After reading this book, you will be in a position to avoid falling victim to such sellers. The book also covers inconsistent sizing in Hawaiian shirts, the decision whether to wear or invest, using the Internet when shirt hunting, inspecting and measuring shirts, and more. Throughout, the emphasis is on practicality.

The Aloha Shirt

The Aloha Shirt
Author: Dale Hope
Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"Drawing from hundreds of interviews, newspaper and magazine archives, and personal memorabilia, the author evokes the world of the designers, seamstresses, manufacturers, and retailers of the Golden Age of the Aloha shirt (from the '30s through the '50s), who created the industry and nurtured it from its single-sewing-machine-shop beginnings to an enterprise of international scope and importance. Here are the fun-loving '60s; interviews with collectors who preserve these shirts as fine works of art; and insights into the roles of coconut buttons, matched pockets, woven labels, and exotic fabrics in the evolution of the Aloha shirt."--BOOK JACKET.

Hawaiiana

Hawaiiana
Author: Mark Blackburn
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Decorative arts
ISBN: 9780764312205

This beautifully illustrated book captures the romance and allure of the Hawaiian Islands from 1900 to 1959. The objects shown in the book all are from collections in Hawaii-Aloha attire, jewelry, paper goods and prints, dolls, woodenware, and souvenirs. This is the first comprehensive overview of Hawaiian objects and designs to be published, containing both the typical and the inspired patterns that are so eagerly sought after.

Punky Aloha

Punky Aloha
Author: Shar Tuiasoa
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780063079236

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O'ahu.

Hawaiian Women's Fashion

Hawaiian Women's Fashion
Author: Agnes Terao-Guiala
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578627397

Hawaiian Women's Fashions: Kapa, Cotton and Silk traces the history of the clothing worn by the women of Hawaii. The description moves from the traditional kapa pa'u and natural adornments worn by the first settlers in the Hawaiian Islands, through clothing worn during the early interactions with Westerners following Captain James Cook's discovery of Hawaii, to the time when royal women carried out their social duties in fancy, expensive European gowns of silk and velvet and to the present-day fashions created by Hawaiian designers.

A to Z Cut Loose in Hawaii

A to Z Cut Loose in Hawaii
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781949000191

Andrew Imamura's stunning illustrations created using the Japanese art of paper-cutting, kiri-e, will delight young keiki learning their alphabet. Each letter represents the special things that shape and color life in Hawaii--the ubiquitous aloha shirt, the Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu), surfing toes-on-the-nose, and more. Celebrate the Islands while learning your letters from A to Z and marvel at the amazing, hand-cut kiri-e illustrations that highlight the beautiful colors and textures of Hawaii.

The Aloha Shirt Coloring Book

The Aloha Shirt Coloring Book
Author: Sally Herrera
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2016-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535152204

Hawaii has a unique style, perfectly expressed through Aloha Shirts and the tropical fabrics they are made from. In this collection of 36 hand drawn coloring pages, artist Sally Fox Herrera pays tribute to the many talented designers who have created this colorful island style during the last 70 years. Like a mini vacation to the Hawaiian Islands, the tropical fish, exotic flowers and island scenes - all inspired by vintage and contemporary Aloha shirts - invite you to relax and have fun with vibrant color. With an assortment of designs that range from simple to complex, you will find coloring pages to suit every mood. Unwind as you color and imagine being caressed by a gentle breeze while you wiggle your toes in the sand. Immerse yourself in the colors and images of Hawaii and experience the Aloha Spirit!