Sure hate to see ya' go!... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mecry.gif
This thread reminded me of an absolute museum for "real" vintage aloha shirts. I was lucky enough to visit this store in Kailua-Kona, Big Island and browse through the racks and displays of the classic pre-1960 DuPont Rayon aloha shirts... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
DuPont Rayon was the world's first man-made fiber and held a color print like no other. After World War II rayon fell victim to the success of the "true" synthetics, Orlon, Dacron, and nylon. DuPont produced its last rayon textile yarn in 1960.
Alas, this store -- Hula Heaven -- has closed. A small website is
here , and you can view (or buy /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif) these $500 to $5,000 shirts. Don't miss the vintage replica pattern "Hula Moon" (#982*) -- which I consider the most beautiful shirt print ever created! I saw the original of this shirt in their store...
Yes, I love aloha shirts and love wearing 'em! Maybe I'll even be sportin' one when they finally put me down. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif