Avanti is the go-to shop for costume designers. You'll see many of their pieces throughout many different films over the past several decades! They have photos spread out throughout the shop, making it a cool shopping/museum experience. The owners are very friendly and chatty. They're happy to explain their products and stories. There is a huge selection of different styles, nothing that day particularly caught my eye since the dresses weren't my style. But they're true to the old school Hawaiian design. They have 100% silk or 100% cotton. They have shirts, dresses, and even kid versions. We didn't purchase anything that day but we'll definitely come back when we're ready for a high-quality Hawaiian shirt. read more

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If you live in or visit Hawaii, you've got to have a true Aloha shirt in your closet one that's made in Hawaii with real history behind it. Avanti is one of the most iconic brands, and now I see why! The fabric feels amazing soft and comfortable and the prints are just beautiful, classic, and easy to wear. You can instantly tell it's high-quality and original. Yes, the price is on the higher side, but we're more than happy to pay for something this well-made and timeless. The staff were super kind and welcoming "Uncle" even gave us free gifts! We'll definitely be collecting more Aloha shirts from Avanti. read more

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Absolutely fantastic shopping experience, with kind and knowable staff. No pressure, but very attentive. I went to every reputable aloha shirt shop in Honolulu, and they have the best selection for taller folks. Got an absolutely beautiful 100% silk made in Hawaii shirt, and left with a smile on my face. Big props to the workers there, especially the taller young local gentleman whose name I cannot remember. He was a joy to talk to and very warm and helpful. Definitely recommend! read more

Avanti Hawaii - Got a silk, made in Hawaii reproduction of the Romeo shirt - Men's Clothing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had an incredible experience at Avanti Hawaii! The vibe is unique and refreshing--it's the perfect blend of laid-back and stylish.

This place has great customer service and wide variety of Hawaiian shirts. I was in need of some gear to get me into the Hawai spirit and found this place on yelp. I'm glad I stopped by for the friendly experience. The lady working (didn't get her name unfortunately) made sure to provide different options and worked with me to find the ideal shirt. I appreciate she didn't add pressure into a purchase and genuinely wanted to help. I highly recommend coming here if you're in need of some Hawaiian clothing. I was surprised to see a lot of celebrity pictures on the of people who came here to get their shirts. Apparently, this is the spot to come and not surprisingly because the quality of their clothing is top quality. I am very happy with my shirt purchase and will return here for some more shirts for sure. read more

Lots of beautiful options to choose from. High quality attire that withstands time. Silk and cotton options. Definitely worth checking out. Associates available but not overbearing. read more

Aloha wear just ain't just Friday's. For me, it's almost everyday! Almost all of my aloha shirts were purchased here at this location. With so many souvenir shops on Kalakaua Avenue, you might just walk past it. No, the shirts here are the real deal. The store is adorned with celebrity photos of there customers. The recent Magnum p.i. series has wardrobed the cast with a few shirts from Avanti. Bruno Mars is a fan! The shirts are prints inspired by the vintage prints of the 1930s and 1940s. They run several fabrics: silk, rayon, a poplin. I prefer the silk with a trimmer modern fit, which isn't so billowy. Still I size down. These shirts aren't the ABC Store versions. Most shirts are about $100. I like to purchase them when I'm on Oahu, because of the greater selection. You can go online. If you see something you like, get it. Aside from a few best sellers, once the style is out, that's all there is! read more

Great place and a must stop when looking for Aloha wear. They have many, many beautiful, luxurious prints that really stand out from the countless (sometimes cheesy) designs other surrounding stores carry. Fabrics are really comfy and not scratchy, ranging from Rayon, cotton and silk types. We bought a whole set for my family to take photos the last time we were here and the smocked top dress is so comfy I wear it every chance I get. When we came back for Thanksgiving this year, I made sure that we visited the store to pick up more items. They were having an amazing sale, so I picked up some dresses and a SILK shirt for around 30 dollars for my 9 year old son. You can mix and match anything in the store for photos and everything just GOES together. Love this place and the quality. read more

We enjoyed excellent service from a courteous and attentive young man. The clothing and accessories are gorgeous and worth the price! I look forward to another visit. read more

I wish this was the first place that I visited on my trip. Their shirts are made of silk and their clothes fit me well. Some of them also were on sale. The sales guy also was helpful and pointed out items that I wouldn't have noticed on my own. read more

We came in and was treated by a lovely lady that assisted us with getting a shirt for my husband. He tried a few shirts and decided with a nice blue shirt with pink flowers that was cute and of good quality. We were happy with the selection and recommend trying this place if you're looking for a good quality shirt! read more

"That was the worst" was what my fiancé said as we were walking out. Seeing they had a good selection of Hawaiian attire here, we thought about browsing through the store. The moment you walk in, the two employees are constantly trying to sell you shirts. Even though we politely asked to continue looking, they were talking at a mile a minute trying to get us to buy their merchandise. I got so stressed because if you're looking at something, they'll really force you to either try it on or buy it. I just wanted to browse. Since we were there on Mother's Day, the owner asked what I was getting for mom. I explained we were celebrating another weekend and already had a gift for her. She kept making excuses for about ten minutes on how my fiancé needed to buy me everything there because I will be a future mom. Honestly, we just wanted to look for something without the constant pestering. Eventually we couldn't take it anymore, said "thank you" and left. The smiles all disappeared from their faces. If you want some peacefulness while browsing, you won't get it here. read more

Best shirt place on the Kalakaua strip! Lots of varieties of silk dresses and shirts, somewhat vintage type. I bought my little guy a silk shirt form here and he still wears it! Slightly faded but mint condition, you can't tell the fade and it didn't shrink. They have a wide selection of kids clothing in silk also. Excellent high quality material of clothing and dresses they carry. You get what you pay for, it's the quality and bold colorful prints. Staff super friendly and recognize their returning customers. read more

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I was there on vacation starting January 5th and was looking for authentic Hawaiian shirts. Saw a few at ABC and elsewhere but all made in C*#$a. I did a Google search and found Avanti 3 blocks from where my family and I were. Went there and the salesperson was amazing. Picked out 2 awesome silk shirts. Great service. Will go there again next vacation there. read more

Best Quality Silk Hawaiian Shirts. My closet screams AVANTI! read more

I was here late one night for Hawaiian shirt souvenir shopping. As I was looking around, the employees followed me around. Then as I was searching for a particular print that I saw through the window and touched a shirt, the employee quickly told me that "that shirt isn't for women." Well, good for you because you just lost my business. I'm not sure who their target customers are or if it even matters. I was willing to spend money here and was told that I can basically only buy something for myself. I walked out afterwards. It's definitely one of my worst experiences during my time on Oahu. read more

This store has a lot of great designs and awesome clothes for both men, women and children. Really great to take back home if you are not from Hawaii. It is also great to know that some of the shirt designs were used in movies and worn by famous actors or musicians. This store gets a lot of traffic and celebrity visits. I totally recommend coming to the store for a gift! read more

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if your thinking about getting a Hawaiian style T-shirt avanti's is the way to go hand down!!!. Great material shirts and sun dresses for all ages. Celebrity pics all around the shop that desire Avanti is a plus. Great service and There not over priced . read more

Expensive, but I'm THIS close to buying a muu muu. This island is made up entirely of fried food and poi. Serious.

If you want to get high quality Aloha shirts like the ones Bruno Mars & Dwayne Johnson wear then Avanti is your store! Great variety of shirts & dresses, and helpful staff. read more

Being a fat guy, I was ashamed to admit I did not own an aloha shirt. So, given my trip to Hawaii - I had no more excuses. However, being blighted by curse of taste and eyesight. Everything from the $14 made in China aloha shirts at the billion ABC Stores in Waikiki to the $150-ish shirts silk, made in Hawaii shirts at places like Tori Richard and Bailey's was unappealing to me. Ya, I know these shirts are supposed to be loud and 'fun' -- but I wasn't trying to match a shirt to white socks, Crocs, baggy cargo shorts and a receding hairline - like most of the other tourists waddling around in shapeless clothing. And then... I finally found my shirt at Avanti. Not only was the pattern sufficiently loud, it was relatively tasteful for an aloha shirt. Their shirts are made locally and they have a series of 'modern cut' shirts (which wasn't baggy and didn't look too metrosexual like the orange label/'slim cuts' at Tori Richard). The best part, it's a shirt that I would actually rock back home unlike most of the other souvenir trinkets on sale. You also get 5% off your purchases if you show them you 'liked' their Facebook page or followed them on Instagram. read more

Friendly, helpful, welcoming staff. Large variety of styles and cloths. This is a higher-end maker that is priced a bit lower than some of the top makers. Prices top out at $70 a shirt for men's but $55, $49, and $35 are available in sales racks. I find the vintage '40's style reproductions to be the most iconic but washed broadcloth and floral patterns abound as well. Also has one of the few dedicated children's size sections I've seen. read more

The nicest and most flattering hawaiian shirts in waikiki! The staff were all very helpful. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck. All of the styles are actually very balanced and sexy! I never thought I would find a hawaiian shirt to look so good but the Polynesian babe shirt we found is fly as fuck. read more

My wife & I found this store while looking for Hawaiian dresses for her and our daughter. Their selection and quality were superior to that of other stores. There are various pictures of celebrities who were customers and movies in which their shirts appeared. The salesman who helped us was knowledge and very helpful, we loved their customer service. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for quality Hawaiian shirts and dresses. read more

We come to Oahu once a year and Avanti is always one of our first stops! Great selection of awesome vintage reproduction print Hawaiian shirts at great prices! The guy that usually helps us (can't remember his name) is super helpful and friendly. We love this store and will continue buying a few killer shirts from here every year as per our tradition! read more

Smaller than I thought it would be but the selection/variety was pretty good for the men's shirt. I didn't see much for the women's. But the quality was great and the customer service was great too. Unfortunately their internet went down and we couldn't buy all the stuff we wanted unless we had the cash. So we ended up only buying a children's dress for our daughter. read more

THE place to buy your shirts. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Shirts are a wonderful vintage and retro styles, they do also have some more contemporary styles available as well. Silk, double silk, rayon and cotton all sold here. I would highly recommend the double silk! read more

Elaine was so helpful and informative picking out our beach wedding Hawaiian shirt. I would highly recommend their Hawaiian shirts.