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Bob, those are both keepers. That Bishop Street bird of paradise one is top shelf.
Thanks Dale!
Bob, those are both keepers. That Bishop Street bird of paradise one is top shelf.
A crowdsourcing company called Gustin just produced a shirt that I purchased based on the fabric sample below. Since they first raise the money and then manufacture the shirt, I won't get it for a few months - I'll post an update when it shows up.
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Nice one!Update: It came and I am very impressed. The shirt is very well made of a high quality, tightly woven cotton. I washed and dried it before snapping these shots and it was my choice to leave it a bit rumpled as I think it fits the aesthetic and vibe of these shirts. The pattern is outstanding and it is clear and richly printed - as, I think, can be seen in the second pic.
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What a lovely shirt, it looks great, wear it often. I like that the neck hasn't been designed to be worn open style, most tropical shirts have an open neck reminiscent of a lapel but your's buttons up to the neck. Perhaps not unique but still unusual, I love it.Update: It came and I am very impressed. The shirt is very well made of a high quality, tightly woven cotton. I washed and dried it before snapping these shots and it was my choice to leave it a bit rumpled as I think it fits the aesthetic and vibe of these shirts. The pattern is outstanding and it is clear and richly printed - as, I think, can be seen in the second pic. View attachment 86326 View attachment 86327
Wonderful shirt, Fading Fast! Very much my style. I wish I had noticed your earlier post, as I probably would have attempted to get in on that.
What a lovely shirt, it looks great, wear it often. I like that the neck hasn't been designed to be worn open style, most tropical shirts have an open neck reminiscent of a lapel but your's buttons up to the neck. Perhaps not unique but still unusual, I love it.
Tucked in or left out, why do people ask? If you look at your appearance in the mirror and like the effect, go with it, if you don't like it, change it. Why the self imposed pressure of consulting the fashion police over such trivial matters?On another forum I follow, there was a thread about whether shirts should be tucked in or now. It's incredible how people are so certain about the stands they take on trivial things like shirttails. But no one seemed to object to a Hawaiian sport shirt being worn untucked. But I guess it's good to know that some people take these things seriously.
Just to remind ourselves not to wear pajamas to the grocery store.Tucked in or left out, why do people ask? If you look at your appearance in the mirror and like the effect, go with it, if you don't like it, change it. Why the self imposed pressure of consulting the fashion police over such trivial matters?
No Pyjamas in Public Law.Just to remind ourselves not to wear pajamas to the grocery store.
It takes my wife around ten hours to cut out and make one of my shirts. So if you multiply ten by the average pay for a skilled worker, add the cost of the material, notions, paper pattern and then add a little more for heating, lighting and electricity, you can see how quickly the costs can mount and why a hand made shirt costs so much.Reminds me of how much I really want me an antique Hawaiian shirt! The authentic Hawaiian-made ones are so rare and expensive, though.
She's amazing.
My surgeon has, at last, given me the all clear to drive again. Her ladyship, busy cooking our evening meal, asked if I could go to our local supermarket for a couple of things that we were out of. It would be a pleasure after all the confinement of staying in, following surgery. At the store I had many a compliment from the staff. "We missed you," "good to see you back," but my favourite, "your shirts always announced your arrival, and that one doesn't disappoint." Aw shucks!
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I often pray that the Good Lord allows me to keep her, in a few months time we shall go gold, it was 50 years ago, in May 1968, that we exchanged our wedding vows. I wonder if a gold shirt is just a tad too outlandish?Good to hear you're back in the game, but even better to know Tina hasn't lost her touch... WHAT a happy, merry Christmas gift!! You should keep her!