Hawaiian Shirt

Description

A fresh take on the Hawaiian shirt

If you're nostalgic for floral shirts and the vibe of 1980s Miami, this product is for you. Our Hawaiian shirts feature floral patterns and elements inspired by historical events, weaponry, and military specializations.

Hawaiian shirts are known for their relaxed fit and short sleeves. As always, we've added a few functional touches to the classic design: a loop for your sunglasses, an integrated lens-cleaning cloth in the corner, and a hidden zippered pocket. Our Hawaiian shirts are made from a high-quality Cotton Blend fabric of 97% cotton and 3% elastane. This fabric is soft, breathable, and slightly stretchy, making the shirt even more comfortable.

A colorful fabric with a story

Our Hawaiian shirt is a tribute to the 1930s and 1940s when the first bold, colorful patterns appeared on shirts in Hawaii. These patterns captured the essence of relaxation or surfing on the island's beautiful beaches. These shirts became even more popular after World War II among soldiers returning to the mainland after serving in the Pacific.

Patterns with history

Cassino

This shirt’s pattern pays homage to one of the fiercest battles involving Poles during World War II - the Battle of Monte Cassino. At first glance, the design prominently features symbolic red poppies, which became synonymous with this event thanks to a famous soldier’s song. Upon closer inspection, however, the Cassino pattern reveals many references to the historic battle. 

The visible trumpeter represents Emil Czech (a bugler from the 2nd Polish Corps under General Władysław Anders) playing the Hejnał Mariacki. Behind him is a Polish soldier charging the enemy with a bayonet. 

Additionally, the poppy motif incorporates depictions of weapons used during the Battle of Monte Cassino: 

Sten submachine gun 

Lee-Enfield rifle 

Thompson M1A1 submachine gun 

Pacific

This shirt lets you feel like Tim Roth in Pulp Fiction or Don Johnson in Miami Vice. At first glance, its bright, cheerful colors evoke films and TV series about beautiful people, sunny beaches, and fast-paced action - iconic productions that captivated entire generations and are now considered pop culture classics. 

In reality, the blue hues of this pattern are inspired by special operations conducted on water. Upon closer inspection, amidst the waves, you can spot a speeding RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) filled with special forces operators. Elsewhere, divers equipped with rifles emerge onto the shore, while above the water, a helicopter hovers, ready to pick them up. These scenes resemble moments from action movies or documentaries about Navy SEALs. 

Dark Ops

The subdued, dark colors are inspired by tactical operations called "black tactics" or CQB (Close Quarters Battle), which typically involve close-combat scenarios conducted in confined spaces, often under cover of night and utilizing night vision. Despite the use of black and gray tones in the design, one can discern shapes of weapons commonly employed in such operations, including: 

the MK18 carbine with a suppressor and laser sight 

an offensive handgun equipped with a flashlight and reflex sight 

flashbang grenades 

Brushstroke

In present-day Zimbabwe, the Rhodesian War (1964–1979) influenced modern equipment and camouflage patterns. Inspired by this fascinating historical period, the shirt's design incorporates the Rhodesian camouflage, created to break up a soldier's silhouette visually. The pattern features large, contrasting brown and green spots on a dark, sandy background. However, there's more to it - among the shapes on the fabric, you can find depictions of iconic weapons used during operations in former Rhodesia: 

globally recognized AK-47 rifle 

RPK carbine with a 40-round magazine 

FN FAL rifle 

Specification

SKU: KO-HAW-CB

Weight [g]: 210.00

Product line: Urban

Gender: Man

Style: Regular

Climatic conditions: Hot: from 19 to 40°C

Reference weight: dla rozmiaru L

Additional features: Glasses loop

Material

Main fabric composition: 97% Bawełna, 3% Elastan

Main fabric: Cotton Blend

Main material grammature [g/m2]: 120.00

Care instructions

wash at or below 30°C, delicate program

do not bleach

do not tumble dry

do not dry clean

iron at or below 110°C