Sun Surf's 2025 model inherits the charm of vintage aloha shirts
Sun Surf is a brand that analyzes its vast collection of vintage aloha shirts and pours a strong commitment to the techniques and processes used in each and every piece. This is the 2025 spring/summer model "ISLAND FLOWER CHAIN".
Sun Surf's aloha shirts are known as masterpieces that are popular with a wide range of people, including American casual fans and aloha shirt collectors, because they reproduce the charm of vintage aloha shirts in every detail, including their design, fabric, and stitching.
"ISLAND FLOWER CHAIN"
"It was a time when many Japanese immigrants crossed the ocean and were trying to open up a new era in Hawaii. At the same time, anthuriums also landed in Hawaii. The area of Hilo on the island of Hawaii, where many Japanese immigrants lived, had a climate that was very suitable for growing anthuriums, and since some of the immigrants had experience growing plants, they created many new varieties. In this way, the connection between Hawaiian plants and Japanese immigrants is deep, and this is what led to them being used as a motif for aloha shirts."
It has the classic open collar of an aloha shirt, which gives it a loose feel around the neck and a refreshing look.
You can also change the style by looping the small top button under the collar.
The back of the neck has a Sun Surf original design name tag.
The buttons are urea buttons made by kneading resin, which were used not only on aloha shirts but also on various casual wear at the time.
Urea buttons are colored at the raw material stage, not painted, so scratches are less noticeable.
The chest pocket is patterned to match the body, creating a sense of unity throughout the design.
Pattern matching requires high sewing skills and uses a large amount of fabric, so it is made carefully and luxuriously, and you can feel the attention to detail that only a long-established replica aloha manufacturer can provide.
The shoulders, which are prone to stress when worn, are strengthened with a yoke design that adds another layer of fabric.
Pleats are provided in two places on the back to reduce the feeling of tightness when moving the shoulders.
The hem is cut in a straight line into a box shape, creating a well-balanced silhouette as a single piece of clothing.
The fabric is made of "filament rayon," which is characterized by its high heat dissipation properties and luster.
The drape when worn and the way it flutters in the wind give it a cool look, and it is a typical material that many people associate with aloha shirts.
Based on a vintage aloha shirt, the size is slightly loose.
If you want a slim fit, most people choose one size smaller than their usual size.
・Made in Japan
・100% Rayon
Size Chart(cm)
Size/Back Length/Chest/Shoulder/Sleeve
S(36)/65/53.6/46/21.5
M(38)/68.5/56.5/49/22.5
L(40)/70.5/60/52/23.5
XL(42)/72.5/62/54.5/24.5
