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aloha created by King Smith 100% pure silk "Aloha Shirt" by King Smith (specifically, King-Smith Clothiers), a historically significant and vintage brand. The garment label also indicates it is made of pure silk and styled in Hawaii. Brand Details • Origin: King-Smith Clothiers was a dry goods store in Honolulu, owned by Ellery Chun. • Historical Significance: Ellery Chun is widely credited with devising the modern "Aloha Shirt" in the early 1930s and was the first to register the "Aloha Shirt" and "Aloha Sportswear" trademarks in 1936 and 1937, respectively. • Material: The original shirts were often made from leftover Japanese kimono fabric, such as the fuji silk the Sun Surf brand uses for modern reproductions of this specific design. • Modern Reproductions: Due to the vintage nature and collectible status of the original King Smith shirts, the brand "Aloha By King Smith" has been revived by companies like Toyo Enterprise and Sun Surf to create faithful reproductions. Good used condition Accept best offer
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