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    Men's ʻEkahi Polo in Steel Blue Kupukupu — Front View, On-Model | Kahulaleʻa

    Men's ʻEkahi Polo Steel Blue Kupukupu

    $92.00
    Available Sizes

    Sold Out: XS, 3XL

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    Made for Aloha Friday, from the morning meeting to pau hana on the lānai. The Men's ʻEkahi Polo Steel Blue Kupukupu has a relaxed, loose cut and short sleeves.

    A narrow strip of the print lines the inside of the button opening, a detail that shows when the top button is undone. The spread collar and three-button neck keep the shape of a classic polo, and the knit wicks moisture and lets air through on warm days. Long kupukupu fronds in white, edged in navy and dotted along each leaflet, run the length of the shirt in the Kupukupu print. Read its full story below.

    Wear it tucked into charcoal trousers with a leather belt, or untucked over dark shorts on the weekend.

    Features

    • 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex, moisture-wicking and breathable
    • Spread collar
    • Three-button neck with a print-lined opening
    • Short sleeves
    • Loose fit (size down for a slimmer look)
    • Hand wash cold, line dry
    • Signature Kupukupu print

    Learn About the Print

    Wao Keleo O Puna Kupukupu Print from Kahulale'a
    Wao Kele o Puna — Kupukupu
    This print was inspired by the kupukupu of Puna, which are especially striking: longer, fuller, and incredibly vibrant, stretching confidently across the forest floor. They are like a reflection of the strength of the land itself.

    The setting for this inspiration is Wao Kele o Puna, the native lowland rainforest that is both culturally and ecologically significant in Puna. It is a place where native plants continue to thrive in abundance, representing the richness and vitality of that region.

    In hula traditions, the more delicate pala‘a and palapalai ferns are often celebrated and widely used for adornment. The kupukupu, however, offers a different kind of beauty. Its fronds are strong, sturdy, and resilient, growing easily across the lava landscapes of Puna where other plants might struggle. In many ways, it mirrors the character of Puna itself—formed by Pele, yet constantly renewing and flourishing.

    Through this print, I wanted to celebrate the forests of Wao Kele, the resilience of the kupukupu fern, and the place I come from—Puna. It is a tribute to the land and the plants that continue to inspire our cultural practices, including hula.

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