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

Santa's making his annual trek and sees an opportunity for a tropical retreat as he passes over the South Seas! As his reindeer pull over and land in paradise, they are welcomed by the sound of lapping ocean waves, beautiful lush mountains and the aloha spirit.

Yule Detour is 2019's exclusive holiday print and is only available in Tori Richard retail stores and toririchard.com. Inspired by vintage travel posters, this season's design is the perfect way to celebrate the yuletide season. Available on our incredible cotton lawn fabric, which is lightweight, crease-resistant and ready to party.

• 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

• 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

A Tori favorite, there are over 20 different shark silhouettes in our Shark Tank! Shark enthusiasts can rest assured that these faithful depictions are even drawn to scale! Lemon sharks, whale sharks, we dare you to name as many as you can.

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
• Updated shorter collar
• 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

• 97% Cotton / 3% Spandex Poplin
• Originally printed by Tori Richard in 1968
• Enzyme stone washed for soft and comfortable feel
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Machine washable

Modern comfort. Versatile colors. Our Traveler Polos are made with ultra soft performance knit fabric. Easy care and moisture-wicking properties make this an excellent pick for the plane to the golf course. Or happy hour, up to you.

• 71% Polynosic Rayon / 29% Polyester Knit
• Tagless main label and wash instructions
• Machine washable

• 71% Polynosic Rayon / 29% Polyester Knit
• Tagless main label and wash instructions
• 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
• Updated collar
• Matched front pocket
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

A surfer's dream! With a textured background that adds a vintage feel, explore this fun print of aligned surfboards.

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
• Updated collar
• 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
• Innovative finish for textured look and feel
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched front pocket
• Updated shorter collar
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable

It's trivia time! Can you guess what this shirt and the name that was given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in 1778 have in common? If you guessed "Sandwich Isles," you guessed right! Available in our super soft cotton jersey and featuring a map of the Hawaiian islands and landmarks, "Sandwich Isles" might just put you in the mood for an expedition.

• 100% Cotton Jersey
• Front printed graphic
• Peached finish
• Vintage wash
• Tagless main label and wash instructions
• Machine washable

Take a close look and see what story unfolds in this intricate namesake print. Hawaiian elements and symbols are just waiting for your interpretation! Printed on our proprietary cotton lawn fabric, which is known for its ability to hold an immense amount of color and detail.

• 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

Channeling Kipling and his tales of India, we find ourselves getting lost in "Jungle Book". Palm trees tower over one another with fine line and textured fronds in this tropical Cotton Lawn print. Perfect for warmer climates, this is a shirt that will stand up to the heat!

• 100% Cotton Jersey
• Front printed graphic
• Peached finish
• Vintage wash
• Tagless main label and wash instructions
• 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

It's time for a little game of Tori dominoes! We've lined up some tiles and etched our favorite island elements onto them. Take a close look and try to match up pineapples, palm trees, banana leaves and ancient symbols.

• 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

Come join us in The Pineapple Room, our "William Morris goes Hawaiian" inspired print. Once you're in, you may get lost in this fantasy of converged worlds, as feather like fronds sweep and arch around hibiscus and pineapple crowns. Printed on our exclusive and proprietary cotton lawn fabric, which is known for its incredible performance in tropical climates and ability to hold immense amounts of color and detail.

• 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

• 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's time to Strut Your Stuff! Peacocks dominate this smart design, which is made to look as if they are each hand-stitched. This painted technique also gives this cotton stretch shirt a textured feel and cool vibe. With a print this fine and a fit so comfortable, you'll want to make sure you're headed to all your favorite stomping grounds.

• 97% Cotton / 3% Spandex Poplin
• Enzyme stone washed for soft and comfortable feel
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Matched pocket
• Cutaway collar
• Machine washable

How lucky are these koi to be out in the wild?! Join the Koi Luck Club in an ocean of waves in this incredibly detailed shirt. Light in weight with a slight luster, our cotton jacquard is both comfortable and exquisite.

• 100% Cotton Yarn Dye Jacquard
• Laser engraved buttons with pacific blue accent
• Cutaway collar
• Matched pocket
• 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
• Mother of pearl buttons
• Made in Hawai'i, USA
• Machine washable