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SS39478 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION HAWAIIAN SHIRT “SASA TORA”
SS39478 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION HAWAIIAN SHIRT “SASA TORA”
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Celebrated in numerous overseas reference books on vintage Aloha shirts?and immortalized on screen when Sam Melville’s character “Bear” wore it in the film *Big Wednesday*?this pattern enjoys a long-standing reputation among collectors. Although an original rayon *habutae* version exists, this release recreates an exceptionally rare model made from crepe-textured rayon *kabe-chirimen*. Every hallmark of the period is painstakingly restored, from the hand-stitched short-point collar to the neatly turned-back cuffs and other distinctive vintage sewing techniques.
The original shirt was produced in the 1950s by **Artvogue of California**, a label renowned for its sports shirts?Aloha and bowling styles foremost among them. Artvogue’s bold use of color blocking, meticulous construction, and uniquely artistic woven labels set it apart in its day and continue to captivate today’s vintage aficionados.
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.
Product Details
Product Details
TITLE: “SASA TORA”
ORIGINAL BRAND NAME: ARTVOGUE
ESTIMATED MANUFACTURING DATES: LATE 1950s
FABRIC: RAYON KABE CREPE
PRINTING METHOD: OVER PRINTING
PRINTING PATTERN: ORIENTAL DESIGN
BUTTON: SHELL BUTTON
Size Chart
Size Chart
Size(CM)/ Shoulder Width / Body Width / Body Length / Sleeve Length
S / 45cm / 57cm / 65cm / 21cm
M / 46.5cm / 58.5cm / 66.5cm / 22cm
L / 50cm / 61cm / 70cm / 23cm
XL / 51.5cm / 64cm / 71cm / 23.5cm
XXL / 53.5cm / 66.5cm / 72.5cm / 24.5cm
Size(Inch)/Shoulder Width / Body Width / Body Length / Sleeve Length
S / 17.7inch / 22.4inch / 25.6inch / 8.3inch
M / 18.3inch / 23.0inch / 26.2inch / 8.7inch
L / 19.7inch / 24.0inch / 27.6inch / 9.1inch
XL / 20.3inch / 25.2inch / 28.0inch / 9.3inch
XXL / 21.1inch / 26.2inch / 28.5inch / 9.6inch
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.
・Keep in mind that the product color as seen on your device may slightly vary from the actual color due to differences in display settings and environmental factors.å
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.
Shipping Fees:
- International: Order total + flat rate of 3,000 yen
- Domestic (Japan): Order total with free shipping within Japan
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All customs duties are the responsibility of the customer.
For international orders, the total cost will be the order amount plus any customs duties.
For domestic orders, the total cost will be the order amount plus consumption tax.
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Please note that these are average times and actual delivery times may vary. We appreciate your understanding.
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
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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Klaxon is a discerning Japanese select shop originating from Kurashiki City, Kojima, in Okayama Prefecture – a region globally renowned as a center for denim fabric and the production of high-quality jeans. Learn more about Klaxon and our passion behind Japanese denims!
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