About Our Hawaiian Dresses and Shirts
Our full range of Hawaiian shirts and Hawaiian dresses, include short and long Hawaiian dresses, muumuus and more. We also offer special Hawaiian wedding dresses & shirts for beach or island themed weddings plus matching dresses and shirts for the wedding party. Be sure to check out our new Hawaiian fashion photo galleries for ideas on choosing your Hawaiian dresses or shirts.
By learning a little bit about Hawaiian dresses & Hawaiian shirts and how they are made, we hope you gain a newfound appreciation for these wearable icons. Though many types of Hawaiian shirts have evolved over the decades, they still symbolize the casual lifestyle enjoyed by people in Hawaii and around the world.
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Hawaiian Dress and Shirt Manufacturing Process
Since most of our shirts and dresses are made in Hawaii, you may be wondering exactly how they are made. Surprisingly, the process is not that different than how it was back in the 1930's when the first Aloha shirts were created. We'll explain step by step how your Hawaiian dress or shirt goes from concept to finished product.
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History of the Hawaiian Dress and Shirt
The Hawaiian shirt (more commonly referred to as an "Aloha shirt" in Hawaii) is an international symbol of Hawaii recognized around the world. It has evolved over the decades from its humble beginnings in the 1930's just like other fashion trends. There are several types of Hawaiian shirts as well as other Hawaiian clothing. Here are some interesting facts you might not know about the Hawaiian shirt.
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Hawaiian Clothing: Made in Hawaii vs Imports
The first Hawaiian shirts and dresses started appearing in Honolulu in the 1930s. Back then, they were made in Hawaii. If you go to a department store today, chances are most of the clothing comes from China or other places where labor and resources are cheap and abundant. Hawaii's clothing manufacturers are fighting back and fighting for survival by, ironically, manufacturing their goods right here in Hawaii.
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