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SS39675 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION HAWAIIAN SHIRT “SANKIN KOTAI”
SS39675 / SUN SURF SPECIAL EDITION HAWAIIAN SHIRT “SANKIN KOTAI”
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Betty Higgins was a distinctive brand known for its exceptional creations, ranging from jackets tailored from richly woven brocade fabrics featuring elaborate multicolored patterns to women’s dresses made from Japanese kimono textiles printed in Japan. Founded in the postwar years as a custom dressmaker, the brand opened its shop inside the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel—affectionately known as the “Pink Palace”—and built a loyal clientele not only in Hawaii but also across the American mainland.
Because relatively few men’s shirts were produced, surviving vintage examples by the brand are scarce today. Among those that have been confirmed, however, the great majority feature Oriental-inspired designs. This particular piece is no exception. Its motif depicts sankin-kōtai, the system imposed by the Edo shogunate that required feudal lords to travel regularly to Edo. The scene of a daimyo procession, moving in formal formation on its journey toward Edo, is rendered here in remarkably intricate detail, making it an especially rare design.
Influenced by the Oriental boom that began in Hawaii and spread throughout the American mainland, many garments of the period drew inspiration from images of old Japan. This work stands as a particularly evocative example of that fascination.
TITLE: “SANKIN KOTAI”
ORIGINAL BRAND NAME: BETTY HIGGINS
ESTIMATED MANUFACTURING DATES: EARLY 1950s
FABRIC: FILAMENT RAYON
PRINTING METHOD: OVER PRINTING
PRINTING PATTERN: ORIENTAL DESIGN
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 / 46cm / 54cm / 66cm / 22cm
M / 49cm / 57cm / 68.5cm / 23cm
L / 51cm / 59.5cm / 73cm / 24cm
XL / 54cm / 61.5cm / 74cm / 24.5cm
XXL / 56.5cm / 65cm / 75.5cm / 27.5cm
Size(Inch)/Shoulder Width / Body Width / Body Length / Sleeve Length
S / 18.1inch / 21.3inch / 26inch / 8.7inch
M / 19.3inch / 22.4inch / 21.1inch / 9.1inch
L / 20.1inch / 23.4inch / 28.7inch / 9.4inch
XL / 21.3inch / 24.2inch / 29.1inch / 9.6inch
XXL / 22.2inch / 25.6inch / 29.7inch / 10.8inch
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.
・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
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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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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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- International: Returns and exchanges are not available for international orders.
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