20. June 2013 by lifetimegear

PATTERNED SUMMER SHIRTS

the weather forecast told us, that there will be rain and thunderstorms today in middle germany and that the next days will be about 20°C. okay, there was some rain and low winds that blow the 37°C from this morning away. for 1 hour we have had about 22°C, and now at 5 PM it is nearly 30°C again. so the next days i think it’s good to know some colored short sleeved shirts in the cupboard. here some of my favorites. as you see: i love patterned shirts. pics | LTG

IRON AND RESIN | Peter Fields

REYN SPOONER

vintage DUKE KAHANAMOKU hawaiin shirt

GITMAN BROTHERS VINTAGE | volls.de

vintage HILO HATTIES, the hawaiin original

REYN SPOONER

8. July 2012 by lifetimegear

LIFE TIME GEAR | FAVORITES #66 | MY DAD

my ma just send me this picture some minutes ago. she did it last weekend @ HEINERFEST, darmstadt. great guys: hats on, REYN SPOONER hawaii shirts on, glasses on – it’s father & son, me and my dad. i gave him the shirt as a present – it fits him too good, damn. it was a pleasure for me: he’s the best dad you can imagine – ever! pic | Life Time Gear’s MA

22. May 2012 by lifetimegear

LIFE TIME GEAR | FAVORITES #61 | REYN SPOONER HAWAII SHIRTS

S U M M E R T I M E ! in february i did a first post about REYN SPOONER HAWAII SHIRTS when presenting AMTRAQ DISTRIBUTION. UWE gave me some time ago three shirts. and now these shirts are tested by 30°C outside in the shadow and i must tell you: just perfect to wear, lightweight, fresh looking with an old school touch, no sweating – i love it. and believe me, there is really a great difference in the performance of a real hawaiian shirt or a a wanna be indeed! here again the significant characteristics of an authentic hawaiian shirt made by REYN SPOONER:

_ the shirt has to be a straight seam with side vents; not round like shirts worn into a trouser

_ pockets that do not break into the pattern design

_ POP OVER or PULL OVER cut for pulling over the head

_ REVERSE PRIN. this means that the shirt is printed inside. so the pattern is not so expressive and looks smarter. a look like bleached from the sun and the saltwater

aloha. pics | LTG

30. April 2012 by lifetimegear

LIFE TIME GEAR | FAVORITES #59 | ANCHORS

this post is dedicated to the biggest ANCHOR collector i suppose: DON SCHWEDE c/o THE LAST DON blog. me i like the anchor motive since years, too, from bandanas over shirts to a tattoo. pics | LTG

Reyn Spooner Hawaiin Shirt, MADE IN HAWAII

Dukes Belt from the Paul Harbor Collection 2012

Bandana from a Souvenir stand somewhere at North Sea, Germany

Signed Tattoo Book by Herbert Hoffmann

Sailor Hat by Brixton

Shirt by FAT BOY CLOTHING – i love this stuff!

Heavy Anchor by Werkstatt|München

New York Anchor Shirt by CXXVI Clothing Company

Bundeswehr Marine Ring by Bodensee-Schmiede

Handknoted Anchor by an Old Sailor – a present from Olli The Barber

Right Armbed Tattoo Anchor & Levi by BASTI c/o INKSIDE not finished yet …

Knife by OTTER MESSER

7. February 2012 by lifetimegear

AMTRAQ | DISTRIBUTION | #02 REYN SPOONER HAWAII SHIRTS

this night in middle germany near frankfurt/main we have had –15C°. time to think for the summer getting some hot “beachy” ideas. what’s about cool HAWAII SHIRTS from REY SPOONER. UWE c/o AMTRAQ is distributing this original hawaiian traditionals. the brand was found in WAIKIKI, HAWAII in 1959. REYN SPOONER is recognized as being the IVY LEAGUE of hawaiin prints. in 1964 REY SPOONER creates the “SPOONER KLOTH”, combining the cool comfort of combed cotton with the wrinkle free properties of spun polyester. do you know the significant signs of a traditional and authentic hawaii shirt? i did not before UWE told me:
_ the shirt has to be a straight seam with side vents; not round like shirts worn into a trouser
_ pockets that do not break into the pattern design
_ POP OVER or PULL OVER cut for pulling over the head
_ REVERSE PRIN. this means that the shirt is printed inside. so the pattern is not so expressive and looks smarter. a look like bleached from the sun and the saltwater.
damn. i think none of my hawaii shirts is authentic … UWE, time to meet again. pics | REYN SPOONER