Finding Kamehameha vintage Hawaiian floor length gown in a thrift store is like winning the lottery. Well maybe not the lottery but pretty damn close. Kamehameha is one of the most collectible Hawaiian labels on the planet and vintage dresses run anywhere from $300 to $1,100. This floral gold lame Kamehameha vintage gown runs the higher end of this price point. So know you know why the thrift store had to call 911 for me after I spotted the label. The Kamehameha Garment Companywas set up by Herbert Briner (said to be the founder of Hawaiian ready-to-wear) in 1936 and was run from a garment production facility that had previously produced uniforms. After Herb Briner’s death in 1966, the company was owned by his wife Millie Briner and his sons. In the 1970s Richard Goodwin was the designer of the company’s lines. The company was sold to Crown Corporation, though Millie Briner stayed with the company as president until the mid-1970s. In 1990 the company was acquired by Brad Walker.The name comes from King Kamehameha I who was responsible for uniting Hawaii’s islands. The company is particularly famous for its Aloha shirts, as well as its tropical flower-patterned cotton clothing (featuring sarongs, full skirted dresses, sun and swimsuits) for women. I found this pink silk long belt with a beautiful pink camellia in the center that just works so well with the pattern of the dress. A little splash of pink is just what the doctor ordered. Be STYLISH go green. Daniel your luxury curator!
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