1980s Joe Kealoha’s Postcard Aloha Shirt – Black Tapa with Surf & Woody Car Collage (M)

Step into a nostalgic dream of old Hawaii with this 1980s Joe Kealoha’s button-up, bursting with imagery from the golden age of travel. Against a bold black tapa-style background, this shirt showcases a riot of vintage postcards—each a vivid snapshot of paradise. Woody station wagons, hula girls, surfers, outrigger canoes, Diamond Head, and sun-drenched beaches collide in a visual collage that feels like a time capsule of mid-century island life.

Crafted in the USA from soft cotton, this shirt features an off-center print layout and a casual camp collar. Faux wood-look plastic buttons add to the retro charm, while a welt-style chest pocket provides subtle utility (though its print does not align). A spare button is included for longevity. Single-needle stitching and a vibrant print that wraps from front to back reinforce its era-authentic build.

This Joe Kealoha’s piece is not just clothing—it’s a wearable postcard collection, evoking an era when Hawaii was still exotic, romantic, and untouched by mass tourism. Pre-owned in excellent condition, with no visible stains or flaws.

Highly collectible and rarely offered in this pattern, especially in this wearable size and state of preservation.

- Chest (pit to pit): 21.5"

- Bottom width: 20.5"

- Length (collar seam to bottom hem): 24.5"

- Shoulder width: 19"