Donna Monday
What good would a trip to Hawaii be without picking up an authentic
Hawaiian shirt? Or, an "Aloha shirt" as native Hawaiians like to call
them.
The Hawaiian shirt we know and love today was created from a
combination of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, native Hawaiian, and American
fashion influences.
All of these influences came together in the 1930s to
create a shirt that put colorful native prints on silk fabric, with
American-style tailoring.
The shirts became an instant hit on the
islands, and when movie stars and other Hollywood celebrities began wearing the
colorful shirts in movies and on the Mainland, the Hawaiian shirt exploded in
popularity.
Hawaiian Attire
Now it's hard to imagine Hawaii without the colorful printed
Aloha shirts. When you're ready to buy yours, be sure to look for the "made in
Hawaii" label so that you know you're getting an authentic Hawaiian shirt.
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Donna Monday
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