SH39720 / STAR OF HOLLY WOOD DOBBY COTTON OPEN SHIRT “LEOPARD” Color:138) BROWN set against a background of

set against a background of traditional Polynesian tapa patterns

As its base

This jacket is an exact reproduction of a vintage model

Among vintage Hawaiian shirts

it also allows one to trace a subtle part of the garment’s historical evolution

SH39720 / STAR OF HOLLY WOOD DOBBY COTTON OPEN SHIRT “LEOPARD” Color:138) BROWN set against a background ofMid 1950s Dobby Cotton Discharge Print Rather than a conventional leopard pattern made up of printed spots, this design is an artwork that depicts the leopards themselves. Beneath their feet is a waterside scene, accompanied by what appears to be pickerelweed. Two boldly rendered leopards dominate the composition, while charming scattered paw prints add a playful touch throughout. Printed on dobby cotton, the motif conveys the strength of the leopard