DETAILING INSPIRED BY THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE HAWAIIAN SHIRT. THE HIGHEST QUALITY FABRICS FOR BREATHABILITY, DURABILITY AND COMFORT.FRENCH SEAMS, BLIND STITCHED HEMS, MATCHED POCKET AND NATURAL COCONUT SHELL BUTTONS PAIRED WITH A CLASSIC AND COMFORTABLE FIT.
The print was created solely for Lorelei’s Vintage taking inspiration from vintage textiles in my collection. We wanted to create a print that had an abstract Mid-Century aesthetic while being a good print to wear everyday of the year. It is screen printed for us in Bali on a beautiful woven textured cotton I handpicked myself.
The screen printing is done the same way it was done in the 1950's with individual screens done for each color and layer which adds a texture, depth and richness that is just not found on digital prints . This first print by us is called Modern Tiki. It has been very fun as we have been fitting it to hear what friends are seeing in the abstract artwork. Like an Inkblot Psychology study.
Multiple samples and fittings on several different men and body types went into the careful crafting and fitting of this shirt to ensure the absolute best fit possible!
It is made in Bali by a woman owned factory by skilled seamstresses. The whole design process was focused on creating a quality garment that will last a lifetime. Every consideration was taken to make this as close to vintage as possible. Design decisions were made for quality and authenticity over cost while trying to keep it as reasonable as possible.
