The Aloha Shirt
Title | The Aloha Shirt PDF eBook |
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
Title | The Art of the Aloha Shirt PDF eBook |
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.
The Aloha Shirt
Title | The Aloha Shirt PDF eBook |
Author | Dale Hope |
Publisher | Beyond Words Publishing |
Total Pages | 236 |
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.
The Aloha Shirt Coloring Book
Title | The Aloha Shirt Coloring Book PDF eBook |
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!
The Hawaiian Shirt
Title | The Hawaiian Shirt PDF eBook |
Author | H. Thomas Steele |
Publisher | Recollectibles |
Total Pages | 102 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
Recollectibles delight popular culture collectors and graphic designers with their interesting design and intriguing subjects. Each book has a unique and engaging cover that is sure to charm people everywhere.
The Hawaiian shirt
Title | The Hawaiian shirt PDF eBook |
Author | H. Thomas Steele |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Hawaiian Shirt Designs
Title | Hawaiian Shirt Designs PDF eBook |
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.