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HAWAIIAN SHIRT / DUKE'S PINEAPPLE / DUKE KAHANAMOKU

¥28,600 (tax included)
COLOR
SIZE

  (A) (B) (C) (D)
S 65 cm 57 cm 21 cm 44 cm
M 68 60 22 46
L 70 62 23 50
XL 72 65 23.5 52
XXL 73 70 24 54



Lot No. DK36201


Duke Kahanamoku is known as the man who introduced aloha shirts and surfing culture to the world. He devised the style of cutting the shirt’s hem straight and wearing it with the hem hanging out, creating the prototype for what would later become the Hawaiian sports shirt.
Furthermore, Hawaiian fashion gained nationwide attention in the United States when actors wore his aloha shirts in the movie *From Here to Eternity*.

In addition, Duke worked to promote surfing as a global sport by conducting outreach activities throughout Australia and the United States, sharing its appeal with many people.
During the war, he also devoted himself to promoting aloha shirts, helping to expand their popularity on the U.S. mainland.In addition, he served the community for many years as Honolulu’s sheriff and, until his later years, hosted many prominent figures as the “Aloha Goodwill Ambassador.”

This product was worn in the 1953 film *From Here to Eternity*, and the most famous pineapple pattern in the history of the aloha shirt is this “Duke’s Pineapple.” It was a long-time bestseller at the time, and many color variations exist.


■The fabric is a rayon fujiet that faithfully reproduces the vintage original.
Rayon fujiet is a plain-woven fabric made with filament rayon for the warp and spun rayon for the weft. It combines the suppleness similar to Fuji silk with the unique texture of rayon, and is characterized by its downy surface.
Enjoy the smooth, refreshing feel that makes it perfect for wearing during hot weather.
■This product is a faithful reproduction of a design originally created by the Duke Kahanamoku brand in the early 1950s, featuring a simple pineapple motif created using a discharge print technique.
■It will be delivered in a special box.
■Unwashed item.

Material: 100% RAYON
Colors: 2 colors
Country of Origin: Japan


Model’s Size: L, Height 177 cm, Weight 75 kg
I always wear size L shirts from Sun Surf. As usual, size L fits me perfectly with this product as well.
I also wear size L/40 tops from other brands. For pants, I wear a 32-inch waist.Please use this as a reference.

Size Reference Examples
Staff Member A: Height 168 cm, Weight 60 kg. Chooses size M.
Staff Member B: Height 180 cm, Weight 82 kg. Chooses size XL.

Depending on where the fabric is cut, the pattern placement may differ from the photos.
Additionally, due to the characteristics of the material and the finishing methods, there may be slight variations in measurements from piece to piece, so please consider these as a general guide.

Care Instructions
Please avoid hand washing or machine washing, as these can cause the garment to lose its shape, fade, fray, or shrink.
We recommend dry cleaning at a specialty store.



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