Vintage Designers: Alfred Shaheen

Alfred Shaheen is one of the best known of the Hawaiian garment and textile designers of the 20th Century. The designer was active from 1948 into the 1980's. His most recognizable and collectable pieces are from the 1950's.

In 1948 he opened Alfred Shaheen to make Hawaiian shirts for men and dresses for women.

 He set up Surf ‘n Sand Hand Prints to print the colorful Hawaiian fabrics. His hand printed textiles were based on the flora and fauna of the Hawaiian Islands, along with Hawaiian traditions and authentic tapa cloth designs.

 

Shaheen produced not only the fabric, but they also manufactured clothing made from it. Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts (similar to dress in photo.) The company closed in 1988 when Alfred Shaheen retired.

Resources: Vintage Fashion Guild, fuzzylizzie.com

These images are from Lani Garfield taken at our most recent  Fashion Show during Modernism week

in Palm Springs.

Alfred Shaheen 1950's halter, full skirt dress 

All jewelry provided by: Route 66 West

Modernism Week 2013: Informal Modeling

 Modernism Week 2013 was filled with many events this year such as architectural tours, educational events and of course the fun and chic cocktail parties, but you can not forget the FASHION. To view our Dwell & Paul Kaplan group fashion show held at The Fontenell you can click here. 

During Modernism Week we had informal modeling shows both held at Jakes Restaurant & Trio located in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs. 

This was a great way to inform people about our store and who we are! This was fun for their customers to see the modern fashion of the 1950s/ 1960's while enjoying their brunch.

 All clothing are still available in store, if you are interested in any of the vintage pieces let us know!

760-699-5365

Jenny is wearing in this photo: 1950's Mr Blackwell/ silk green dress- size 4 $475
Mary is also wearing: Mr. Blackwell floral dress with rhinestones. size 6 $525

 

 
Jenny is wearing in this photo: a MOD white floral dress in -size 4 $152

 

  Megan is wearing in this photo: 60's Gold mini Lurez Bodice dress -size 2 $227
Jenny is also wearing: a MOD chiffon mini dress in fuchsia - size 4 $85

 
Mary is wearing here: Peggy Hunt cocktail dress in champagne- size 6 $525
Jenny is wearing in this photo:1950s fuchsia taffeta full skirt dress -size 4 $187

 
Jenny is wearing in this photo: a 1950's tulle prom dress- size 4 $618
Megan is also wearing: Green taffeta cocktail dress- size 2 $325