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I was never into Hawaiian Shirts.  I thought that they were too flamboyant.  I must be getting old, cause I kinda like em now. I’ve been wearing a few over the past couple of summers… and in the Southern Hemisphere it’s getting into Summer again, so I thought I’d take some pics.

Here are some of my collection.

Studio D’Artisan goldfish kingyo.  This shirt is cotton and has a nice pattern in the weave which you can’t see in the picture.

Polo Sailboat design.  This shirt is a nice nautical piece.  It’s 80% silk, with 20% cotton.  It’s a great mix so that you don’t get the flimsy/shine of the silk.

Toyo Sun Surf Sweetfish design.  This shirt is rayon crepe.  There’s an interesting property of rayon crepe and the silk materials…  when the shirt gets wet the fabric actually gets stiff and so it gets less clingy.  The material is more comfortable when damp.  That behavior makes these materials ideal for tropical weather.

Here’s a detail shot of the Sun Surf.  They’ve gone to the trouble of matching the print up for the pocket, and the buttons are made of a type of wood.

And if you’re at a loss as to how you can wear a shirt like this…

Here’s a pic of H.I. showing you how to wear a hawaiian shirt.  If you haven’t seen it, Raising Arizona is a great movie.  It also taught me a lot about how to be a father. Â

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