Hawaiian Lifestyle

In the colorful world of island-inspired fashion, two names often pop up interchangeably: the Aloha shirt and the Hawaiian shirt. While they might look similar to the untrained eye, there are subtle yet meaningful distinctions between the two.  This article...

Introduction: The Great Debate The Hawaiian shirt, often characterized by its vibrant colors and bold patterns, has long been a staple of casual wear. However, the question of whether to tuck it in or leave it untucked has sparked a...

Attending a Hawaiian luau is an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant culture, delicious food, and lively entertainment. However, one of the most common questions that arise when preparing for such an event is: what should one wear? The attire for...

Hawaiian Shirt Day is not just a day to wear colorful Hawaiian shirts; it’s an opportunity to embrace the spirit of aloha, celebrate diversity, and foster a sense of community. As 2025 approaches, planning for this fun and vibrant day...

In recent years, the definition of business casual has evolved, leading to a more relaxed interpretation in various workplaces. One item that has sparked debate among professionals is the Hawaiian shirt. Often associated with vacation vibes and tropical getaways, these colorful...

The year 2022 turned out to be a year of change. We moved operations from beautiful Morro Bay, CA to sunny Honolulu, HI and migrated from our old store platform to a new one. But the one constant through all of this is...

This Christmas, share the Aloha spirit with friends and family by giving them a wearable piece of Hawaii. With so many prints to choose from, we know it can be pretty hard to find the right shirt. To help you...

Aloha Friday was the precursor to the worldwide phenomenon of "Casual Friday" and is still a celebrated piece of Hawaiian culture today. How Did Aloha Friday Start? Up until 1946, Hawaiian workers would typically wear proper business attire. However, that...

Warm balmy breezes and white sandy beaches. The crystal blue waters of the Pacific reflecting golden sunsets. Symbols of the islands of Hawaii. As symbolic as any Hawaiian treasure is the Hawaiian shirt, or properly described, the "Aloha shirt". The...

Things You'll Need: Men's Hawaiian Shirt Women's Hawaiian Shirt Wear the Hawaiian shirt casually - untucked and hanging loosely. Keep accessories to a minimum. Leave your cummerbunds, suspenders, belts and bow ties as far away as possible from the shirt,...

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? In Hawaii, there aren’t many homes with fireplaces. Can Christmas really be Christmas in Hawaii? Yes, it can. Hawaii residents begin putting up their holiday lights and Christmas trees as soon as the last...

The state of Hawaii consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from...

The 5 vowels a,e,i,o and u as well as the 7 consonants h,k,l,m,n,p, and w make up the entire Hawaiian alphabet. In the Hawaiian language a consonant is always followed by a vowel which also means all Hawaiian words end...

Hawaii's clothing manufacturers have been making Aloha shirts (aka Hawaiian shirts) in Hawaii since the 1930s. And although modern computer technology has greatly changed the way different designs are created, the actual manufacturing process today is not that different from...

By Alexis Cheung  Feb 23, 2018 Racked.com The story of the “first” aloha shirts remains disputed. Local lore ranges from an anecdote of a group of private-school boys who had sensational ones made by tailors in downtown Honolulu to a tale about...

Aloha! Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses - Shaka Time Hawaii - We offer beautifully crafted authentic Hawaiian shirts, dresses and kids clothing. Big shirts up to 8XL. Wholesale & Bulk Orders. Ancient Explorations - cultural tours of the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian...

Some people find them gaudy, others consider them tacky, but few things represent Hawaiian culture better than the Hawaiian Aloha shirt. Its history comes from a variety of cultural sources, whose multiplicities are appropriately represented by the patchwork nature of...

Even more history and information about the evolution of the Hawaiian Aloha Shirt Hawaii’s history is filled with legends, and many of them were wearing Hawaiian shirts. On the islands, they are known as Aloha shirts but the icon known...

More history and information about the evolution of the Hawaiian Aloha Shirt Hawai'i' - awash in romance, marbled by different cultures, saturated with beauty, and compelling in contrasts - gave birth, over 50 years ago, to the renowned Aloha shirt....

History of Hawaiian Aloha Shirts from Aloha Shirt Shop Because our site is very frequently used by journalists from broadcast and print media for research information on the history of the Hawaiian shirt and culture, we present two of the...

The Hawaiian shirt makes a comeback The loud colorful Hawaiian shirts sported by Magnum PI are making an unlikely comeback on catwalks and in Europe's most fashionable stores, Die Welt reports. Updated Updated 26 August 2013 The unlikely revival started...