Mahalo for the lovely article. It was refreshing, especially with all of the doom and gloom these days. Anthony Bourdain loved Bailey’s! I love going in there and looking around. I enjoy the unmentioned Kahala brand along with Tori Richard’s and Spooner shirts. It’s a bad habit but one that I love!
My mother worked at Shaheen’s where they produced some of the finest aloha shirts available. They are now going for over $300 on E-Bay. Those were the days
I love Tori Richard shirts. We always spend a couple of nights in Honolulu each September after our time on Kaua’i, and Bailey’s for a Tori Richard shirt is one of the 2 places we must go each trip (the other being Steak Shack). The store is mind blowing! Some of the stories he tells are worth the trip by themselves.
My husband passed away in 2016 at home. He was a large man 6’3” and 350 pounds… having traveled to Hawaii every year since 1975, he had a large number of Aloha shirts. I had them all cleaned, packed them in a suitcase and flew them to Maui in order to donate them. Lots of big men on Maui!
The famed director producer Francis Ford Coppola wears Aloha shirts all the time. He lives here in the Napa Valley and my daughter asked him about his excellent, colorful shirts. He said he selects the fabric and has the shirts tailored to fit him. (He’s not a little guy.)
Had a friend who traveled to Big Island 2x a yr for many years. When he passed she had a beautiful quilt made from his collection of his aloha shirts. I have a few but still have a “live” husband & regret having given away my Dad’s shirts. Thks for you 2 for my link to Kauai & the Islands. Sorry you’re being over run by the hordes of tourists at the moment some of whom have no respect for the culture, wildlife, land, people, etc.
Our son lives in Kaneohe and every Father’s Day he gives his dad a Rix Aloha shirt, or one by Sig Zane- his favorite brands. I loved the aloha shirts from Reyn Spooner that were worn by one of the cast members of Hawaii 5-0, and have since purchased shirts for husband, son-in-law and grandson. Family favorites are the Godzilla shirts they came out with last year. My daughter wanted a dress in that fabric, but sadly they didn’t make one. We all love Aloha shirts!
My first visit to Hawaii was in 1994 and I purchased a Hawaiian print shirt at Hilo Hattie. I still wear it today and it’s one of my favorites. It has held up very well over the years and it reminds me of my first visit to the islands. Looking forward to 2 visits next year and my HH shirt will be in the suitcase!
My first trip to Hawaii in 1994 was a whirlwind experience of 3 Island in 9 nights. That gave me all the love I needed for the culture and the spirit of Aloha. First stop I purchased an Aloha shirt and wore it to many luaus and other events. We have been coming back for almost 40 years and even lived on Maui for a year. That shirt served me well for over 20 years until it shrunk….or maybe I grew a little. Many memories in that one shirt.
Hi Robert.
I loved your comments.
We only had our first trip to Hawaii right before COVID ( met old and good friends from Japan there!) and we absolutely can’t wait to return. 💓
And, you lived on where we spent 2 of the weeks…wow. fantastic!
Lovely and beautiful 💖
Now that I’m retired I wear my Tommy Bahama shirts every day. Good quality and the buttons are made of coconut shell.
Mahalo for the lovely article. It was refreshing, especially with all of the doom and gloom these days. Anthony Bourdain loved Bailey’s! I love going in there and looking around. I enjoy the unmentioned Kahala brand along with Tori Richard’s and Spooner shirts. It’s a bad habit but one that I love!
Hi Alfred.
Thanks. We’re glad you enjoyed the trip down Aloha Shirt lane with us.
Aloha.
My mother worked at Shaheen’s where they produced some of the finest aloha shirts available. They are now going for over $300 on E-Bay. Those were the days
Aloha
I love Tori Richard shirts. We always spend a couple of nights in Honolulu each September after our time on Kaua’i, and Bailey’s for a Tori Richard shirt is one of the 2 places we must go each trip (the other being Steak Shack). The store is mind blowing! Some of the stories he tells are worth the trip by themselves.
Aloha, BOH
Hi Ed.
Thanks. Bailey’s is a favorite of ours as well.
Aloha.
My husband passed away in 2016 at home. He was a large man 6’3” and 350 pounds… having traveled to Hawaii every year since 1975, he had a large number of Aloha shirts. I had them all cleaned, packed them in a suitcase and flew them to Maui in order to donate them. Lots of big men on Maui!
That’s so awesome of you! Same size as my husband; it’s not always easy to find shirts for that size man.
The famed director producer Francis Ford Coppola wears Aloha shirts all the time. He lives here in the Napa Valley and my daughter asked him about his excellent, colorful shirts. He said he selects the fabric and has the shirts tailored to fit him. (He’s not a little guy.)
Had a friend who traveled to Big Island 2x a yr for many years. When he passed she had a beautiful quilt made from his collection of his aloha shirts. I have a few but still have a “live” husband & regret having given away my Dad’s shirts. Thks for you 2 for my link to Kauai & the Islands. Sorry you’re being over run by the hordes of tourists at the moment some of whom have no respect for the culture, wildlife, land, people, etc.
Hi Mary.
Thanks for your aloha shirt story and for being a part of this journey!
Aloha
Our son lives in Kaneohe and every Father’s Day he gives his dad a Rix Aloha shirt, or one by Sig Zane- his favorite brands. I loved the aloha shirts from Reyn Spooner that were worn by one of the cast members of Hawaii 5-0, and have since purchased shirts for husband, son-in-law and grandson. Family favorites are the Godzilla shirts they came out with last year. My daughter wanted a dress in that fabric, but sadly they didn’t make one. We all love Aloha shirts!
My first visit to Hawaii was in 1994 and I purchased a Hawaiian print shirt at Hilo Hattie. I still wear it today and it’s one of my favorites. It has held up very well over the years and it reminds me of my first visit to the islands. Looking forward to 2 visits next year and my HH shirt will be in the suitcase!
My first trip to Hawaii in 1994 was a whirlwind experience of 3 Island in 9 nights. That gave me all the love I needed for the culture and the spirit of Aloha. First stop I purchased an Aloha shirt and wore it to many luaus and other events. We have been coming back for almost 40 years and even lived on Maui for a year. That shirt served me well for over 20 years until it shrunk….or maybe I grew a little. Many memories in that one shirt.
Donna, wow, you are extremely generous and good hearted to donate. I am sure your kindness has made many people very happy. How thoughtful of you 💓💕💞
Hi Robert.
I loved your comments.
We only had our first trip to Hawaii right before COVID ( met old and good friends from Japan there!) and we absolutely can’t wait to return. 💓
And, you lived on where we spent 2 of the weeks…wow. fantastic!
Lovely and beautiful 💖