There was a big luau at the White House this week. This celebration is an honoring Hawaiian way. Like a potlatch or giveaway in American Indian cultures. It's too bad the mainland media can't get the spelling of muumuu correct, as there were a few at the party. Only a few men wore aloha shirts (they could have found a bargin at www.justrags.com).
The President and First Lady held a news conference before the party. They encouraged America to volunteer. It's a fact that most of our issues could be fixed if more folks had a dedication to volunteer somewhere - anywhere to make their little corner of the world a better place. We are all about volunteering to make our community better, healthier and more informed - see www.alterNativeVoices.org Go out of your house and find somewhere to offer your time, skills, experience or resources. Network who and what you know. Light a candle in the dark. You will really feel better! And the world will be better for it.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hawaiian Shirts in the news
We get news alerts everyday from everywhere with stories about or include the mention of Hawaiian shirts. Today there is a stand-out in Texas. See the story at www.star-telegram.com/news/photos/gallery/1428891.html
Some nice stories and photos of folks in their shirts. Now if we can just have a story about Hawaiian dresses with photos! that would be beautiful. The progression of design and creativity since the occupation of up tight missionaries is amazing. Shirt history is only about 80 years now.
We'll keep watching the news, you keep making the news! Aloha to all.
Some nice stories and photos of folks in their shirts. Now if we can just have a story about Hawaiian dresses with photos! that would be beautiful. The progression of design and creativity since the occupation of up tight missionaries is amazing. Shirt history is only about 80 years now.
We'll keep watching the news, you keep making the news! Aloha to all.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
June and Hawaii
If you are marking your calendar, here's a couple of dates to note.
June 11 is King Kaehameha Day in Hawaii. Honoring the great leader who brought unity and strength to the many independent islands and groups. His spirit still reigns.
We read that iconic retailer and garment production house, Hilo Hattie, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October '08 and has been trying to work it out. Court hearing is scheduled for June 22 that will decide if liquidation is ordered.
This is a sad story. When we were there in '06 the free open air trolly ride through the city to the main store was so fun and the store itself was filled with shoppers and bright beautiful clothing, children's things, perfumes, foods, decorator items. Just waiting for the trolly with all the other nice people and chatting was a highlight.
We'll have the Hilo Hattie history one day soon. We did visit with the resident historian while there and have some very interesting stories. Although no one, that we know of, has documented the different label designs and dates. If you have, let us know. We know there are several that change over the years. We can guess the dates by the patterns and materials, but that's as close as we can get to actual dates on the label designs.
Aloha! Susanne
June 11 is King Kaehameha Day in Hawaii. Honoring the great leader who brought unity and strength to the many independent islands and groups. His spirit still reigns.
We read that iconic retailer and garment production house, Hilo Hattie, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October '08 and has been trying to work it out. Court hearing is scheduled for June 22 that will decide if liquidation is ordered.
This is a sad story. When we were there in '06 the free open air trolly ride through the city to the main store was so fun and the store itself was filled with shoppers and bright beautiful clothing, children's things, perfumes, foods, decorator items. Just waiting for the trolly with all the other nice people and chatting was a highlight.
We'll have the Hilo Hattie history one day soon. We did visit with the resident historian while there and have some very interesting stories. Although no one, that we know of, has documented the different label designs and dates. If you have, let us know. We know there are several that change over the years. We can guess the dates by the patterns and materials, but that's as close as we can get to actual dates on the label designs.
Aloha! Susanne
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
we are new today!
We are collectors of Hawaiian (Aloha) shirts, dresses and garments, as well as western themed shirts, vests and vintage goods.
We began collecting in the early '70's (last century) and when the collection took up a walk-in closet and a full size garage, it was time to share our treasures with the world of people who appreciate and collect/wear these fun fashions.
Personally collected one-by-one by myself, Susanne Aikman, each piece inspected, varified and cared for over the years. None on my items are new, as in purchased from a wholesaler. They are all recycled - good for the world and for us!
Visit: www.justrags.com and http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Vintage-Rags-and-Riches
Let's talk about history, facts, myths and issues around these themes. Our interest is a passion and not a job. Have fun!
We began collecting in the early '70's (last century) and when the collection took up a walk-in closet and a full size garage, it was time to share our treasures with the world of people who appreciate and collect/wear these fun fashions.
Personally collected one-by-one by myself, Susanne Aikman, each piece inspected, varified and cared for over the years. None on my items are new, as in purchased from a wholesaler. They are all recycled - good for the world and for us!
Visit: www.justrags.com and http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Vintage-Rags-and-Riches
Let's talk about history, facts, myths and issues around these themes. Our interest is a passion and not a job. Have fun!
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