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Pali Hawaiian Style Shirts
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Deke Kahala
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05/18/2010
Found some Pali shirts that belonged to my grandfather and granduncle. Since, they're too small for me, I think that I'm going to press them and have them framed. I think they would look great behind or in close proximately to the tiki bar that's still under construction. Also, WOW on the value of vintage clothing. I had no idea. Here's the shirts: The Kahala Twins jamming in September of 1958: Publicity photo: Wish I had those shirts, too. |
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Deke Kahala
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05/18/2010
Sorry, forgot to ask.... should I have them pressed and framed with the sleeves out flat? I'm nervous about sending them to a local drycleaner due to their age. Anyone know of a shop that deals in vintage shirts in the LA/ Orange County area? |
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Deke Kahala
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05/18/2010
gee a triple post... sorry. [ Edited by: Deke Kahala 2010-05-18 16:48 ] |
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Deke Kahala
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05/18/2010
ooops [ Edited by: Deke Kahala 2010-05-18 16:49 ] |
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Vince Martini
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05/19/2010
Deke - Those shirts look like they are in great shape! What normally breaks a shirt down is starch being pressed into the fabric many times over. Basically, it just slowly cooks the fibers. But, you should be able to press these shirts to remove wrinkles, prior to framing, and the garmets will be okay. If necessary, you can even have light starch applied to provide a bit of sizing and stiffening. But, do not let a dry cleaners put these into their normal vat of hot water cleaning solution...that might be too much for these shirts. What is the fabric content of these shirts? Are these shirts stiff and brittle at all? Oh, I would definitely frame these with the sleeves out to show the shape and full design of the shirt. When you do get them framed, post more pictures! |
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bigbrotiki
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05/19/2010
Deke, that Black and White glossy is rad, I would love to use it for my book "The Look of Tiki", about Polynesian shirts. I just sent you a personal message, you have to log in to see it. |
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Deke Kahala
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05/19/2010
Thanks for the reply! I knew I would get the info I need here. No dry cleaner, got it. The shirts are rayon and very silky smooth. I have a friend who frames artwork and has done several other pieces for us and she is going to frame these shirts, too. Hopefully, she'll have them done in a month or so. |
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Deke Kahala
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05/19/2010
The "Kahala" family would be honored for you to use the photo in your book. I have several other pubicity photos of them, other band mates and another "Lei Momi", all in various Aloha shirts. I'll get them post up here for you to see. |
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bigbrotiki
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05/19/2010
Thank you Deke, wonderful! Here is an example of a framed shirt that my friend Rod has hanging in his pool hut in Palm Springs: That's gonna be in my book of course :) In your case, I think it would be cool to have the two in one frame next to each other, and with a black and white glossy of the original owners, like the one above, it'll give it context and elevate the meaning. I replied to your p.m. [ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2010-05-20 10:01 ] |
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BambooLodge
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05/20/2010
Hey, I recognize that shirt, and wonderful example indeed. It looks great hanging on the wall of Rod & Cindra's PS pool shack. |
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Deke Kahala
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05/24/2010
bigbrotiki, Here's some more pictures of the Kahala Twins,Lei Momi and a couple of them when they worked with Johnny Ukulele. |
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bigbrotiki
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05/25/2010
Wonderful! Those photo studio 8X10 black & white glossies are just the best, so crisp. I especially dig the first one! What a coincidence that your folks performed with Johnny Ukelele: I just wrote about his kids, Mary and Norman Kaye, in my CD booklet: |
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drgoat456
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05/25/2010
Deke, |
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Deke Kahala
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05/25/2010
Very cool!I believe we have more stuff about Johnny Ukulele such a newspaper articles and maybe more photos. My sister has more photos of them and she is bringing them over next week. I'm not sure if there is more of the glossies, but if there is, I'll post them up for you. drgoat, Bitchin' guitars, I wish we had them. |
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Deke Kahala
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06/08/2010
Here's another photo that show off another set of guitars. The date is "1960, El Cortez Hotel, Las Vegas, NV." |
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drgoat456
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06/08/2010
Deke, |
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Deke Kahala
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06/14/2010
Here's an update. This is a mockup with the shirts, business card and one of the publicy photos. Can't wait until we have on the wall. |
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msteeln
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06/15/2010
I just wish I still had my vintage Hawaiian shirt collection, as every piece was way beyond anything I've ever seen elsewhere, not at all gaudy but instead the epitome of simplicity per style and class. That type seem to be extinct, even from the books. They certainly don't make em' like that any more. |
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Deke Kahala
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06/16/2010
Here's a sketch of how the shirt picture will be display, next to the still-unfinished-tiki bar. |
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Deke Kahala
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06/17/2010
Here's one of the photos that has been framed. Its going behind the bar. |
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Deke Kahala
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06/23/2010
Well, here's a couple of picture of the framed shirts. We had both frames crated and shipped. They are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Can't wait! |
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Vince Martini
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06/24/2010
Deke, looking awesome there! This is going to look great on your wall. Now, finish the tiki bar!!! |
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Deke Kahala
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06/25/2010
Thanks, Vince. Well, the tiki bar is built, it just needs to be finished with trim pieces. Its the wall and ceiling of the room that need to be done. Heading to Oceanic Arts in a few weeks. |
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Vince Martini
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06/26/2010
I can never ever visit Oceanic Arts simply because I will visit and spend every penny in my possession! Have fun shopping!!! |
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