Photo: @jasonjko
Model: @chrisrockemwell & @salvacio90
Aloha kākou!
This Saturday, we continue our seasonal delivery with the next release from our A/W Tradewinds Collection. Our natural tradewinds are unique and special to our islands, evoking a welcoming and affectionate reaction when they breeze through. Frequently described as a “natural air conditioner,” we not only look forward to the trades for the cool climate it brings, but also as a signal of calm and pleasant weather for outdoor activities such as surfing, fishing, or boating, which all heavily depend on great weather conditions.
For visual inspiration, we look to the old Hawaiian olelo noʻeau (proverb): “Ke kupu, o ka ʻaina ua malie, ua au koaʻe,” which translates to “The natives of the land declare that the weather is calm when the tropic bird travels afar.” The koaʻe (tropic bird) thus became symbolic as a sign of great weather when soaring far out at sea. Throughout the collection, there are numerous references to the koaʻe, along with nautical elements and climate map imagery, to help strengthen the overall aesthetic vision.
Two new patterns were created based on a climate map of the Pacific Ocean—TRDWND_EARTHBLUE and TRDWND_BLACKNIGHT—showing the wind direction as it flows during the hoʻoilo (wet) season in Hawaiʻi. We’ve also put extensive focus and care into our cut & sew program, introducing new pieces throughout the collection that are geared toward highly technical construction through our new TropTech tier, as well as premium lifestyle construction through our new OutFitted tier. And as usual, all items from this A/W Tradewinds Collection are limited in size and quantity and will not be reproduced.
Tradewinds Kamehameha 59FIFTY
A fitted Kamehameha hat featuring a black crown and TRDWND_BLACKNIGHT covering the visor and top button. The front Kamehameha logo is white, while the two side logos are tonal black and the back logo is red and white. The inside features a nice red satin lining to complete the look.
Keiki Kamehameha Snapback
A new snapback made just for the keiki, in colors tying back to the collection. It features a dark green crown contrasted against a black visor with contrasting red stitching. The front logo is white, while the side New Era logo is gold and the back crest is white and gold. It also features a red top button, black eyelets, and a white snap enclosure.
Plateau Technical Short – Black
This updated release of our Plateau Technical Short is catered to our Tradewinds collection and comes completely cloaked in our TRDWND_BLACKNIGHT pattern. The fabric is a premium 100% polyester and falls within our TropTech designation due to its quick-drying and water-resistant capabilities. The front left side features our FITTED logo, and on the opposite side our ASD tri-lock tag is stitched right below the front right pocket, with a sizing spec label stitched on the inside of the same pocket. The Plateau Technical Short also includes a double-stitched drawstring with heat-shrunk rubber aglets on the knotted ends, along with metal grommets. A custom-designed drop-crotch gusset was added for extra durability and comfort, shaped to be two tri-locks together as a diamond. Other details include a large tri-lock back gusset, two mesh back pockets sealed by water-resistant reverse invisible zippers, a mil-spec label above the back right pocket, and a keyring loop sewn into the waist on the wearer’s right side seam.
