Vintage Hawaiian Shirts
1990s Kai Nani Tapa-Inspired Patchwork Shirt – Slate Blue, Plum & Ash (4XL)
1990s Kai Nani Tapa-Inspired Patchwork Shirt – Slate Blue, Plum & Ash (4XL)
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With its oversized tapa motifs and weathered hues, this 1990s Kai Nani piece channels the understated strength of traditional Hawaiian textile art through a modern lens. The layout features a rhythmic patchwork of geometric borders, floral medallions, fish, and tropical leaves, rendered in soft stone-washed tones of slate blue, ash, and muted plum. Each panel carries the faded richness of vintage wear, offering a visual texture that feels both earthy and storied.
Cut generously in a rare 4XL size, this shirt is made in Hawaii from a soft, breathable cotton-poly blend that drapes without clinging. The clear plastic buttons and camp collar maintain the casual, classic aloha silhouette, while the matched patch pocket blends discreetly into the allover design.
Single-needle stitching and clean seams speak to the quality production Kai Nani was known for in its domestic-made era. Condition is excellent with no stains, holes, or major signs of wear—an archive-worthy example of island craftsmanship sized for comfort and presence.
Whether you’re collecting authentic 90s aloha or simply seeking a standout tropical in a hard-to-find size, this piece offers both visual appeal and wearability that’s increasingly scarce today.
- Chest (pit to pit): 32"
- Bottom width: 32"
- Length (collar seam to bottom hem): 33"
- Shoulder width: 23.5"
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