How Aloha Shirts are Made

Local clothing manufacturers have been making Aloha shirts and dresses in Hawaii since the 1930s. And although modern computer technology has greatly changed the way designs are created, the actual manufacturing process of the shirts themselves today hasn’t changed all that much. It is still a labor intensive process that requires great skill at certain [...]

Hawaiian Clothing Photo Shoot

We always have fun at our photo shoots. Over the years, we noticed that there is a fine line between a good shoot and a not-so-good one. The main factor is not how attractive the models are, but the chemistry between the models. It’s not even enough for the models to feel comfortable with each [...]

Ironing an Aloha Shirt FAST!

I dunno about you, but I am not particularly efficient when it comes to ironing clothes. Of course, I’ll carefully iron my dress shirts so I don’t look like a barbarian, but in general I try to avoid ironing because I basically suck at it. But what amazes me is that various Hawaiian clothing manufacturers [...]

Planning a Luau Party at Home

A luau is basically a Hawaiian feast to celebrate special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or anything happy and fun. Think of it as a good old Texas BBQ, Hawaii style. Luaus are usually held outdoors but it is too cold, too wet, too hot, or too whatever, you can always have it indoor. The main [...]