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SS39477 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION “THE SPACE SHIP”
SS39477 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION “THE SPACE SHIP”
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Featured in The Master Book of Hawaiian Shirts, the definitive volume on vintage aloha shirts supervised by Sun Surf, this “Spaceship” pattern was once revived in a special edition in the year 2000. Ever since, requests for its return have never ceased. The design is filled with a variety of imaginative, fantasy-driven visions of space, depicting spaceships reminiscent of tin toys, along with satellites and space stations. Rich with the nostalgic spirit of its era, it stands as a highly collectible piece that captures the optimism and wonder of mid-century space-age design.
In 1958, America successfully launched its first satellite, Explorer 1, igniting dreams across the nation of life beyond the earth and ushering in the dawn of the space age. This work is a true reflection of that moment in history. The shirt was originally created by Kuonakakai, an in-house brand established in 1948 by the long-standing manufacturer National Shirt Shops, a company founded in the early 1900s. Operating stores throughout the United States, the company handled a wide range of garments, from rayon shirts to printed flannel shirts and jackets, building a broad and distinctive legacy in American casual wear.
TITLE: “THE SPACE SHIP”
ORIGINAL BRAND NAME: KUONAKAKAI
ESTIMATED MANUFACTURING DATES: LATE 1950s
FABRIC: FILAMENT RAYON
PRINTING METHOD: DISCHARGE PRINTING
PRINTING PATTERN: ALL OVER PATTERN
BUTTON: UREA BUTTON
Product Details
Product Details
SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION
Aloha shirt - the garment that symbolizes the paradise called Hawaii. However, its origin has much to do with the Japanese immigrants to the islands, and thus the shirt designs range from tropical patterns to that of oriental. In the mid-20th century, when Hawaii became a popular tourism cite, Aloha shirts were in great demand as a souvenir. With this background did the designs become even more diverse, some of which still appear to this day as incredibly rare vintage. “Sun Surf Special Edition” has a high regard for these textile designers of the time, and it is dedicated to creating complete replicas of such exquisite vintage, by precisely mirroring such features as the multicolor and impressive patterns or the various use of fine details, many of which have tended to be lost over time.
Size Chart
Size Chart
Size(CM)/ Shoulder Width / Body Width / Body Length / Sleeve Length
S / 44.5cm / 51.5cm / 65.5cm / 22cm
M / 47cm / 54.5cm / 68cm / 23cm
L / 50.5cm / 58.5cm / 70cm / 24cm
XL / 52.5cm / 60.5cm / 71cm / 24.5cm
XXL / 55.5cm / 64.5cm / 74cm / 25cm
Size(Inch)/Shoulder Width / Body Width / Body Length / Sleeve Length
S / 17.5inch / 20.3inch / 25.8inch / 8.7inch
M / 18.5inch / 21.5inch / 21.1inch / 9.1inch
L / 19.9inch / 23inch / 27.6inch / 9.4inch
XL / 20.7inch / 23.8inch / 28inch / 9.6inch
XXL / 21.9inch / 25.4inch / 29.1inch / 9.8inch
Disclaimer:
・Please be aware that the stated measurements may have a natural variance of up to ±2cm (0.8inches) . This is due to the unique characteristics of our material, the manufacturing process, and the finishing method. Take this into account when referring to our size chart.
・To ensure a perfect fit, we strongly recommend referring to our "How We Measure" guide and taking your own measurements at home before making a purchase.
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About Shipping & Return
About Shipping & Return
Processing Time:
Orders are typically shipped within 1-3 business days.
Please allow for an additional day to process your The Strike Gold jeans hem alteration request, on top of the usual shipping time.
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International:
Free shipping on orders over $400
Orders under $400: Flat rate of 5,000 yen - Domestic (Japan):
Free shipping on orders over 5,000 yen
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All customs duties are the responsibility of the customer.
For U.S. Customers:
Due to the repeal of the de minimis rule, starting August 29 at 12:01 a.m. (U.S. EDT), all shipments clearing U.S. Customs will be subject to a duty.
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Returns and Exchanges
- International: Returns and exchanges are not available for international orders.
- Domestic (Japan): Returns and exchanges are available for domestic orders. If the return or exchange is due to customer preference, the customer will bear the cost of return shipping. If the return or exchange is due to our error, we will cover the cost of return shipping.
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SUN SURF is a brand that focuses on what is commonly referred to as "vintage" rayon-made Aloha shirts, primarily from the golden era of the 1930s to the 1950s.
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