Tori Richard “Midnight Cascade” (1970s) — Rayon Shirt with Surreal Polynesian Motif

In the golden era of Honolulu textile design, Tori Richard mastered the art of visual storytelling. This 1970s rarity - crafted from deep navy rayon - is a dreamy fusion of mid-century Polynesian surrealism and graphic elegance. The abstract cascading motif feels like a starlit waterfall colliding with a volcanic eruption, painted in shades of verdant green, fiery orange, and crystalline white.

Cut from soft, stretch-woven rayon, the fabric has a lustrous sheen and drapes effortlessly. The shirt features a structured two-piece collar, welt chest pocket, and rare off-center firework symmetry, anchoring the composition with visual rhythm.

Subtle highlights:

- Distinctive orb-and-drip pattern with dotted arcs and spiky bursts

- Crisp button-down collar - a less common detail for Hawaiian shirts

- Welt pocket with understated edge piping

- Single-stitch construction and period-correct translucent plastic buttons

- In excellent vintage condition: vibrant color, no holes or stains

- Made in USA; tagged by Tori Richard Honolulu

A showpiece for collectors who value both the tactile richness of vintage rayon and the narrative depth of Tori Richard's rare 1970s textile designs.

Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind Tori Richard masterpiece.

Measurements:

• Chest: 22

• Bottom: 21

• Length: 27