Paisley Babylon Vintage Clothing

1950s Vintage Men's Shaheen Hawaiian Shirt

This is a fabulous and cool shirt, a rare vintage Hawaiian shirt by Alfred Shaheen! Shaheen's hand printed fabrics and clothing are very sought-after by vintage collectors. This shirt is the perfect example of the casual elegance of an era gone by.

The fabric is softest cotton in cocoa brown, white and yellow, and the print is a sort of Tapa tropical featuring Bird of Paradise flowers and pineapples.

The buttons are made from real cocoanut shell!

For more information on Alfred Shaheen and his legacy, do check out the website, which has Shaheen history and photographs of the small textile factory in Hawaii (lovingly created by Camille Shaheen): www.alfredshaheen.com

The size is marked large; it measures:

Chest - 50"

Length - 29"

Shoulder seam to seam - 19"

Sleeves - 25"

In #1 very good condition: gently worn, and there is a light fade ring and a couple of tiny pinholes at the inside of the collar.