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Tropical Tiki Nights v2 Hawaii T-Shirt

The soft glow of carved-tiki torches, the clink of ice in a heavy glass, the long slow exhale of pau-hana.

The Story Behind Tiki Nights

The tiki bar concept was born on the mainland — Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood (1933) and Trader Vic's in Oakland (1934) — and then exploded across Hawai'i in the post-statehood tourism boom of the late 1950s and 60s. Open-air lounges along Waikīkī, hotel courtyards on Kā'anapali, fire-knife dancers, the songs of Don Ho and the Sons of Hawaii — the whole sensory package. The drinks themselves — Mai Tai (1944), Blue Hawai'i (1957) — were the work of bartenders in love with rum and the idea of paradise.

For Tiki Lovers & Foodies

For locals, this tee is the warm nod to the lanai bars that have stuck around through every change. For visitors, it's the souvenir of a night that smelled like plumeria smoke and tasted like passionfruit and lime — a night you still talk about months later.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

From our Kailua-Kona studio: Hawaiian food & drink tees, all our Hawaii t-shirts, and Hawaiian wall art.