{"product_id":"sun-surf-presents-lightning-archives-vintage-aloha-shirts-3","title":"Sun Surf Presents Lightning Archives “Vintage Aloha Shirts 3”","description":"Discover the rich history of vintage aloha shirts with the reliable revival from SUN SURF, a brand by Toyo Enterprise that has archived over 4,000 rare vintage items collected over many years. This book, titled \"VINTAGE ALOHA SHIRTS,\" curated by the American culture magazine Lightning, showcases these exceptional pieces selected from a global collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder the supervision of Yoshihiro Nakano, director of SUN SURF and aloha shirt researcher, the book provides insights into the history of the brand and individual shirt details. Despite the lack of extensive knowledge in the vintage community about vintage aloha shirts, Nakano has diligently gathered information through regular field research in Hawaii, basing it on testimonies and materials from those who lived during that time. This comprehensive edition is a must-have for aloha shirt enthusiasts and vintage fans, introducing around 2,000 pieces from the Sun Surf vintage aloha shirt collection, divided into ten volumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structure of \"VINTAGE ALOHA SHIRTS\" is mainly organized by shirt design patterns, supplemented by thematic features in each issue. The special feature of this third edition highlights the iconic \"Hula Girl,\" an essential symbol in Hawaii's history, and has been used in designs since the early days of aloha shirts. The book details the history of the Hula Girl while showcasing aloha shirts that have incorporated this design. The print designs vary significantly by production era, allowing readers to witness the historical changes in aloha shirts simply by comparing different years. This edition also includes highly sought-after cotton aloha shirts, featuring rare pieces from the early 1930s. Notably, it presents a miraculous find that ranks among the top three museum-quality pieces of the Sun Surf archive, which remains in dead stock. Over 200 aloha shirts are included, with more than 30% being published for the first time, a point not to be missed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e404 pages \/ 285mm × 210mm \/ 1224g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the colors of the product may differ slightly from actual colors due to settings or environmental conditions on your device.Thank you in advance for your understanding.","brand":"Sun Surf","offers":[{"title":"VINTAGE ALOHA SHIRTS 3 \/ ONE SIZE","offer_id":48323527573693,"sku":"TE-000000002038-1-3","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5829\/2669\/files\/greybird-20953d95e6d03e17bcb343b9a14f342d.jpg?v=1790637394","url":"https:\/\/www.greybird.store\/products\/sun-surf-presents-lightning-archives-vintage-aloha-shirts-3","provider":"Greybird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}