

4. Hawaiian Shirts
Dec 9, 2018
Explore the cultural significance and fashion trends of Hawaiian shirts. Learn about the process of making authentic high-quality aloha shirts and the storytelling significance of patterns. Discover the technological advancements and political tensions in Hawaii during the late 19th century. Uncover the story of Lili O'Kalani and her quilt while under house arrest. Delve into the history and influence of Japanese immigrants in Hawaiian shirt production. Witness the rise of synthetic fibers and the desire for comfortable clothing.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Art and Storytelling of Aloha Shirts
02:05 • 5min
Technological Advancements and Political Strife in Hawaii
06:50 • 4min
Lili O'Kalani's Imprisonment and the Queen's Quilt
10:23 • 1min
History and Influence of Japanese Immigrants in Hawaiian Shirt Production
11:53 • 10min
The Rise of Synthetic Fibers and the Desire for Comfortable Clothing
21:40 • 3min