1960s Iolani Tiki Border Shirt – Pale Mint Textured Knit with Tribal Motif (S)

A rare gem from midcentury Hawaii, this 1960s Iolani tiki shirt fuses clean design with a bold graphic punch. Crafted from a pale mint green textured knit with subtle diagonal ribbing, this shirt offers both substance and style. The standout feature: a striking deep green and white border print circling the hem in abstract Polynesian tiki forms—each block echoing the era's fascination with Pacific iconography.

The build is unmistakably vintage. It features a single metal button at the chest, a sharp one-piece collar, and a crisply tailored fit that speaks to its mod roots. The fabric is thick yet soft with a structured drape, giving it a polished presence that feels more like a designer piece than casual beachwear.

Finished with single-needle stitching and no pocket to interrupt the clean symmetry, this shirt is a scarce example of restrained minimalism meeting island expression. The Iolani tag confirms its Honolulu origins, and the craftsmanship reflects the brand’s golden-era reputation.

Highly collectible and seldom seen in this condition, this piece deserves a place in any serious aloha archive.

- Chest (pit to pit): 20"

- Bottom width: 20"

- Length (collar seam to bottom hem): 26.5"

- Shoulder width: 16"