Alfred shaheen

Alfred Shaheen. Just his name brings to mind exotic settings, richly colored fabrics, block prints, tapa, florals and ocean breezes. During post-WW2, Shaheen began to build what would become the largest textile printing and garment company Hawaii had ever seen. He started by working with his parents George and Mary in their garment manufacturing business. Alfred wanted to expand into Hawaiian/aloha wear, so in 1948, he created Surf 'N Sand Hand Prints, his own textile company. Within two…

Amazing Vintage 70s Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Dress. || A perfect white shirt is a staple on nearly every must have wardrobe essential list. Pffft. We think every woman needs at least one good vintage Hawaiian dress, better still a trans-seasonal one th...

This is a great original vintage pattern for a maxi skirt and two dresses by designer Alfred Shaheen. The pattern includes three styles: Style No. 1200 Button Shoulder Shift - Cut to size 18 Style No. 1300 Jewel Neck Dress - Cut to size 14 Style No. 6100 Hostess Skirt - Uncut Condition: Great,

#shaheen -this might be the ultimate shelf bust! I would like to see if I could ruch for modesty

Adore this print, must find something like it one day to sew with - found on Gertie's blogforbettersewing.com in an article on Alfred Shaheen in the summer 2012 Stitch magazine.

50s dress vintage dress alfred shaheen

I'd look like the prow of a ship... But it would be worth it. Alfred Shaheen 50s dress

Feeling in need of some Fresh? Me too. It would be TMI for me to fill you in on the one week gap in Fresh Vintage. Suffice it to say.... We're...

Hawaiian Tiki Luau Time! You're invited to a Luau: Say aloha to vintage Polynesian clothing and accessories --everything Tiki and Hawaiian for your...

1950's party dress made of golden silk brocade with a beautiful iridescent shimmer. Features a wide spread portrait collar on the bodice with a dramatic rounded cape style back collar, a plunging v-neckline, front wrap closure, fabric covered button, three-quarter length sleeves, matching belt, and a full swing skirt. Made by Alfred Shaheen.

Alfred Shaheen

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In yesterday's L.A Times, the Travel section was all about Hawaii...one of my favorite places. As I've been hoping to go again soon, I was r...

vintage one shoulder tiki print dress, not sure if it's an Alfred Shaheen but definitely looks like one.

As you may know, last year I released a lingerie pattern with Butterick for a vintage-inspired knit slip, cami, and panties. Since then, lingerie has been on my mind: sewing it, researching it, shopping for it. My Butterick pattern was easy to sew and super simple. A big part of me wants to go deeper into the whole subject: more complex designs, more authentic retro styling, more lingerie knowledge for everyone! I love the vintage-inspired designs from Gossard (see the Retrolution collection…

Photo of a 1950s advertisement for Shaheen clothing, at the recent "Hawaii’s Alfred Shaheen: Fabric to Fashion" exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Mr.J, having recently retired from the world of sales and marketing, was especially interested in the many archival advertisements.

Vintage wrap dress

Hawaiian vintage designer Alfred Shaheen block printed his own fabric and manufactured garments for post-WWII fashion. A true legend. #alfredshaheen #hawaiian #vintagehawaiian #50sfashion #50s #designer #tikibar #whimsberry