We’re far from trend forecasters, but I have to admit, we saw Palaka Check on the horizon. We explored this old Hawaiian workwear fabric in our article The Hawaiian Denim – All About Palaka Check back in March, and we’re pleased to report that Sun Surf has deployed it on one of its latest Blousons.
With roots in the Hawaiian Sugar Cane industry, it’s fitting that Sun Surf — a brand built on Hawaiian shirts — has honored Palaka Check with this US13487 Palaka Plaid Shirt Blouse. In fact, this shirt is actually based on workwear issued by The UNION SUPPLY Company – a label that Toyo Enterprise/ Sun Surf has rights to. Japanese-born Yasuda Kayoji founded UNION SUPPLY in 1922, and actually supplied Palaka check work shirts in the early-to-mid-20th century. Cool, right? The Toyo Enterprise Empire is forever growing.
Made in Japan, the US13487 Palaka Plaid Shirt Blouse is made from 100% cotton Palaka check fabric, which comes unlined and sewn into a vintage work-blouse silhouette. It comes fitted with a single chest pocket and contrasting white shell buttons — keeping things simple and letting that Palaka plaid sing.
Available while stocks last at HINOYA for $185.
