In 1938, Matson commissioned the American painter Eugene Savage to create six Hawai'i-themed murals. Monumental in scale, designed to inspire, and no doubt intended for public display, these paintings had never been exhibited publicly untilArt Deco Hawai'i,a landmark exhibition organized by the Honolulu Museum of Art in 2014. Instead, upon their completion, with the advent of World War II, the works were placed immediately into storage. After the Armistice, Matson used reproductions of the paintings as covers for the collectible menus on its Honolulu-bound liner, the S.S.Lurline, while the actual paintings remained hidden from view.

Savage was academically trained and a seasoned painter of murals, and his commissioned work includes paintings for municipal buildings throughout the United States and a contemporary of Diego Rivera. For his Hawai'i project, he traveled from his teaching post at Yale University to spend three months in Honolulu researching and sketching artifacts, botany, topography, and received histories to master the particularities of the islands' atmosphere and visual culture. The murals reflect the artist's careful investigation: meticulously executed and intricately layered, they reference the art, objects, flora, and fauna that he no doubt encountered in area museums and botanical gardens.

But far from documenting Hawai'i's indigenous art and customs, Savage used all he absorbed as a set of props in an elaborate visual narrative that articulates, embellishes, and reimagines life in the islands as a celebratory spectacle of color, pattern, and movement. His fantasy portrayal of historic and local tropical culture was mirrored in the hospitality, allure, and entertainment value of the contemporary island experience. By romanticizing perceptions of Hawai'i's timeless exoticism and natural beauty in stylish, boldly decorative, and inescapably Art Deco terms, the murals served the tourism industry in its ambition to promote Hawai'i as a paradise on earth.

-Teresa Papanikolas, former curator, Honolulu Museum of Art.

You can learn more about Eugene Savage, Matson Navigation and the WPA HERE. 

Festivaloha is printed on our proprietary and exclusive cotton lawn fabric using the same screen cutting techniques we have used for over 60 years. This fabric incredibly light weight without being sheer, crease resistant, and has a subtle luster. Hand crafted right here in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, our cotton lawn shirts are a popular favorite ideally suited to warm humid climates.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

• 100% Cotton Lawn 
  
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard 
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent 
• Matched front pocket 
• Made in Hawai'i, USA 
• Machine washable 

• 100% Cotton Lawn 
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard 
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent 
• Matched front pocket 
• Made in Hawai'i, USA 
• Machine washable 

Walk on the wild side and into the deep jungles of Southeast Asia where you may cross paths with tigers hiding among the towering bamboo trees and lush overgrowth. Painted in a post-impressionist style and printed on our proprietary Cotton Lawn fabric, this shirt will be sure to keep you cool when jungle fever hits. 

• 100% Cotton Lawn 
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard 
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent 
• Matched front pocket 
• Made in Hawai'i, USA 
• Machine washable 

Enjoy the clean & simple outlines of pineapples in Sweet Tart. Enhanced by the pucker texture in the fabric, this print is not only fun, but easy to wear!

Our signature cotton lawn fabric is printed and then put through a special finishing process that crinkles or 'puckers' the fabric, giving it a horizontal texture. The puckering allows the fabric to mostly lie above the skin, allowing heat to dissipate and air to circulate.

• 100% Cotton Lawn Pucker
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched front pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

• 100% Cotton Lawn 
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard 
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent 
• Matched front pocket 
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable 

Boat Day Aloha is a colorful scenic and one of our most iconic shirts. The artwork for this shirt came from the library of Matson Navigation Company, which houses original and famous early 20th century works from Hawaiian artists such as John Kelly, Frank McIntosh, Eugene Savage, Arman Manookian and Louis Macouillard. This front matched through pocket shirt adds instant aloha and cheer to anyone's day.

People love our cotton lawn shirts because of its performance in high temperatures and humid climates. Our signature and proprietary fabric is incredibly light weight without being sheer, crease resistant and has a subtle luster.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched front pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

Some travel for love, some travel for adventure, we travel for art and inspiration. Aquaculture beautifully details all the wonders of the deep blue sea. The intricate pattern will be a joy to wear no matter where your travels take you.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

Elegant yet simple, these finely crafted topical leaves make the perfect pairing for our 100% cotton lawn fabric. Whether you're in the sun or shade, you'll feel the cool breeze in this intricate foliage print.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

In this mesmerizing print, Indian elephants are roaming freely amidst a henna inspired paisley design. Printed on our proprietary cotton lawn fabric, which will keep you comfortable from tusk 'til dawn.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

People love our cotton lawn shirts because of its performance in high temperatures and humid climates. Our signature and proprietary fabric is incredibly light weight without being sheer, crease resistant and has a subtle luster.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Print matched through pocket
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

Elements of Asian culture can be found in our latest print, Water Dragon. A scale-like geometric background represents water and provides a landscape for mythical dragons and cherry blossoms to dance about.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

It's celebration time! Inspired by "Bon," a Japanese custom to welcome and honor the spirts of the dead while a "Bon Dance" is a customary style of dancing performed during the festival. We're celebrating traditional Japanese motifs, as they soar and bloom in this dynamic design. Printed on our proprietary cotton lawn fabric, and like a yukata (light summer kimono) is known for its incredible performance in hot and humid climates.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

Hex Yeah! This simple and clean geometric motif is more than meets the eye, especially because it is printed on an incredible Tencel Lyocell Poplin fabric, which is as soft as silk and more durable than cotton!

• 100% Tencel Lyocell Poplin
• Made in Hawaii, USA
• Machine washable

Immerse yourself in the coconut groves of Trinidad, but watch out overhead! This realistic print features large palms swaying in the breeze and you never know what'll drop. As you explore, keep cool in the comfort of our proprietary cotton lawn, which is known for its cooling properties and high performance in tropical climates.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Art from TR archives
• Machine washable

Adding a tropical touch to an ornate floral pattern typically associated with damask fabric, this cotton lawn shirt features pineapples and breadfruit flowers fit for a fine day in paradise. Vibrant tonal colors pop while intricate details draw the eye. Known for its high performance in hot and humid climates, this lightweight shirt will keep you cool and looking handsome.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

Join all your sea-life friends in the low banks in this breathable and comfortable Cotton Lawn shirt. Abundant with reef fish and coral, this great catch guarantees a good time!

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

It'll always be springtime with this vibrant cotton lawn print. You can almost smell the fragrant air full of sweet blooming florals and dewy palm fronds. Known for its performance in tropical climates, our cotton lawn fabric is known to keep you cool when things start heating up.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

A visual work of art, this decorative design resembles an intricate mosaic at its finest (with an island touch, of course)! Known for holding an immense amount of detail, our cotton lawn fabric is also loved for keeping cool in tropical climates.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched pocket
• River Shell Buttons
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

Join in the fun, as this foliage heavy print offers an escape into the resort life.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash

We've taken paradise to the next level with Elemental. Printed on our proprietary and high performing cotton lawn fabric, this tapa design features island elements that will instantly transport you to vacation mode. Stay cool and comfortable while surrounded with tropical vignettes of pineapples and fronds.

• 100% Cotton Lawn
• Proprietary hand and finish developed exclusively by Tori Richard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Print matched pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine wash