tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59785201109470615752024-03-06T19:34:52.954-08:00Papa Nui Says.....PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-34257659214058774492023-08-16T16:15:00.005-07:002023-08-16T16:51:07.710-07:00Where does it come from?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkQPMepLrWQa-b6nYMK_9D2ZZZajkxnBp6v_KBTCm7aVof4Sy6SjU2pbDAMHv8xkTk1ULxtxZ6sW-Ed6Tf8PjECYXVhOEuClucwdZRh0-git16KF8O0XCD6E3iyvZJxfsONxeuyjyekRG83r_jRtkZjbWnS-7snCdfV-WA2OyM0LmdpyNo9cAtT3U-a0/s753/IMG_7741.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="753" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkQPMepLrWQa-b6nYMK_9D2ZZZajkxnBp6v_KBTCm7aVof4Sy6SjU2pbDAMHv8xkTk1ULxtxZ6sW-Ed6Tf8PjECYXVhOEuClucwdZRh0-git16KF8O0XCD6E3iyvZJxfsONxeuyjyekRG83r_jRtkZjbWnS-7snCdfV-WA2OyM0LmdpyNo9cAtT3U-a0/s320/IMG_7741.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Vincent Tesoriero, doing what he does best and wearing a great vintage Russ Howell World Championships Skateboarding tee. Circa 1976<p></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 17px;">Where does it come from?</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Many of your are familiar with the back story of Papa Nui and how my father and his WWII service played into the creation myth of the brand. This is only half the story however. Introduce then my eldest brother Vincent.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Vincent inherited my fathers passion and in his late teens was already making an impact on his chosen field in advertising and marketing. His mid twenties and early thirties coincided with the 1970’s, a time when youth culture was coming into its own. With his company Forcefield Promotions and clients that included RayBan, Pepsi Cola, Golden Breed and Levi Strauss, he began to envision events that grew to be institutions in alternative sports. The Castrol 6 hour race, the Superbike series, Mr Motocross, the Pro Junior Surfing Series and the new crazy of skateboarding were all fruits of his imagination. One only needs to understand each of these events to realize which stars in those sports began their careers as contestants. He was also the instrument behind Golden Breed, which arguably was Australias first authentic youth brand and later the mastermind behind Rat Racing, the 80’s phenomena in motorcycle racing.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">To contextualise there was nothing else before it and afterwards some of the largest brands just lifted his entire schtick to create empires. He was the first of the great collaborators, seeking out a talent pool and bringing them together on projects aimed specifically at his target audience. He married art and youth culture, enlisted such luminaries as Peter Ledger to create posters that today are collectors pieces and inspired the trend of graphic t-shirts as a vehicle for more than marketing messaging. Think of the giants in the industry today and at their core somewhere and perhaps unwittingly they’ve tapped into what Vincent started.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As a humble individual, even today, Vincent does not talk up his achievements, rather he channels his energy into the many other interests and hobbies that he has, and so it’s my gig then to spruik his influence.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As a very young teenager, perhaps 13 years old I sat transfixed at the end of the table when Vincent came to Monday night dinners. He had already moved out of home and I was seeing my brother for the first time through the eyes of my emerging consciousness. Every word resonated in <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>my mind and I subconsciously absorbed the minutiae of stories set in the glory days of Advertising agencies. Fundamentally though this was like sitting through a 101 class in how to do things and although I’ve grown to take my own path and perhaps disappointment my eldest brother at times with poor behaviour and choices, I still retain those things that he talked about deep down and although our successes can’t be measured against each other I like to think that what makes my outlook so different in the current marketplace of doing things and creating product is in a large part down to the influence of my eldest brother who was my mentor long before I was old enough to realise.</span></p>PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-86345141570155600522019-11-03T18:51:00.001-08:002019-11-03T21:44:03.836-08:00The Papa turns a new corner: The Tarawa Shirt.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From caps to garments? Not such a stretch, it was only a matter of time till my resources had accumulated enough to be able to embark on new projects. It is very difficult at times to think of caps in isolation when often they're part of a bigger story or a more precise look. Id always created my own rational anyway. In wartime it was not uncommon for a garment factory to get instructions from the War Board Authority to supply whatever was needed, so it stands to reason that my production facilities should also be that flexible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We begin then with the Tarawa shirt. The prerequisite here being that it should look like it has come from Papa HQ. I started with my original WWII sample of the US Navy N-3 work shirt which had proven to be a favourite of mine for its versatility in all weather conditions, perfect as a based layer shirt in colder climes and then on its own, a sensational warm weather item for the tropics. Taking my idea to John Lofgren in March this year we did a pretty intensive search to turn up a beautiful 4 oz cotton poplin that matched the original concept perfectly, tightly woven for sun and wind protection and yet light enough to become a truly comfortable favourite. Available in both the original Olive colour and also a Navy blue I then focused on those intricacies of detailing that I so love about vintage shirting, adding a tab collar, enlarging the chest pockets to be more practical, adding vented eyelets under the armpits, and anti-tear side gussets and then using the very best of Japanese production facilities to have this idea realised. There's only 75 in each colour and are sized from Small through to XX-large so basically a 38"- 46". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Obviously your patronage is greatly appreciated and so on the eve of the release of the Tarawa shirt I just wanted to share some of this process and background with you to help you understand the insight of the product. It's a big step in the development of my brand which remains still a one man operation that's completely capital funded, hence the delay in releasing product because as they say, 'No bucks? No buck rogers!'</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hopefully once the Tarawa shirt hits the market, the window of opportunity will allow me to fully explore other projects currently waiting in the wings, including a custom milled chambray Sea Bees work shirt and matching cap, PT boat crew indigo jacket and trousers, Frogskin beach shorts and much more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tarawa shirt will be available through my online web store www.papanuicapco.com as well as through Self Edge stores throughout the USA, Iron Heart in the United Kingdom as well as Pickings and Parry in Melbourne and the Big Trouble Store in Sydney Australia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the meantime enjoy my product story and some of the photos of the Tarawa shirt on location in the Coral Sea.</span><br />
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<i>Battle tested on the coral Atolls of the South Pacific by the toughest Sea Bees in the Navy, the new Papa Nui Tarawa shirt is a hit! </i></div>
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<i>The Papa’s inspired version of the US Navy N-3 work shirt takes shape with utility and function in a wonderful interpretation of military work wear realized in 4oz cotton poplin: collar tab, Underarm eyelets, side gussets with thread runoff, internal chain stitched felled seams throughout and made in Japan’s finest facilities, the Tarawa shirt meets the demand. Whether youre building a jungle airstrip or a forward PT base, the Papa now has you covered head and shoulders above the rest.</i></div>
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PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-89209640305853605372015-12-13T17:12:00.000-08:002015-12-13T17:12:25.515-08:00Black Ops Birdwells.Birdwell's are quite simply the best surf trunks on the beach, hands down, no argument and I won't even debate it, there is no point, you either know it or you don't.<br />
But now there's a new attitude in Santa Ana and Birdies are taking their brand to the world. Social media posts, a blog page and a positive engagement with their customers means that the Birdwell family are taking their first tentative steps into the 21 century. There's even a new styling afoot with some of their trunks, narrower cuts, shorter rises and button flys, subtle additions that make their offering broader and dare I say groovier.<br />
But for me it's their special projects that are catching my attention, especially so the new woodland camouflage release. The Papa has always been an advocate for custom Birdies in camo patterns but the Santa Ana crew have really outdone themselves with this addition to their product line, two ply nylon, button fly, tab closure for minor adjustments and best of all total black ops hardware. Black woven Birdies label, Black laces, black grommets and black buttons, its clandestine surfing at its best!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The 44TH Beach Battalion surfs ashore. Papa Nui and Okinawan charger Aki-san.</span></div>
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-34084652694275940572015-11-14T15:16:00.000-08:002015-12-13T16:01:53.390-08:00Dazzle 'em!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's taken me years to write this post as I've long been fascinated by US Navy dazzle camouflage and how I could interpret it into a project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Widely used by the allies in the First World War and then again sparingly in the Second, it's distinct erratic line work was designed to confuse the enemy as to the size, speed, direction and angle of the travelling vessel, thus making it difficult to get an accurate bearing to launch an attack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Inspired by the work of Carrie Schneider 2008 Dazzle Canoe, I had the idea of applying the pattern to a surfboard, but then realised that there would not be a 'glasser' anywhere in the world who would touch a project like this and so the idea got shelved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A couple of months back on Instagram Jon of @mosquito_boat posted a photo of a chest of drawers that he had Dazzled and that photo made me think of wood instead of fibreglass and this revelation drew me to the Alaia, a finless wooden surfboard favoured by the Ancient Hawaiians. Choosing this medium made the whole concept possible and so I contacted Jon and and we worked on several ideas to arrive at a pattern to suit the profile of the Alaia board.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From here I teamed up with life-long friend @Charcoal_Smith, a talented sign writer, artist, ladder climber and hero and got down to the business end of applying paint and loads of masking tape. The final touches was the marking of the 'ships numbers', 44, the numerals of the Papa Nui Combat Beach Battalion.</span><br />
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Marking out the block colour seemed the best way.</div>
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44 numerals of the Combat Beach Battalion.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having finally finished this project and seeing the ideas come to life, it reminds me of the importance of inspiration and that adage that says, 'It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to'. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All of us need to be inspired but we need to interpret things in our own way, we need to find a connection and draw our own parallels, we need to personalise and individualise and ultimately take ownship of an idea because this is what gives substance and authenticity. There is only one true way and that is in the words of Chris Issacs, "Be yourself because everyone else is already taken".</span><br />
<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-69722004135788444542015-07-05T00:41:00.000-07:002015-07-11T03:40:48.262-07:00A Summer of caps. Papa Nui's 2015 line up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Following recommendations made by Com Air Pac directives the Avenger is built tough in 9oz herringbone twill and utilises a revised custom visor pattern. It's a cap that is as good looking as it is rugged. The under visor is lined in billiard green twill to tame the savage sun and is soft and pliable and ready to be flipped up and swaggered in. So whether you're strutting your stuff down Hotel Street to Wo Fats or making an entrance at the Gooney Bird Hilton its Bravo Zulu Papa all the way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Those Navy Boys are a jealous lot! On the decks of the Bird Farm the Flyboys have been crying out for a cap of their own. 'Forget them god'damn Leathernecks Papa, give us a cap for service at sea". And so the Papa delivers a cap born of the South Pacific, designed for maximum protection from the sun but with a visor suited to cramped cockpits and gun turrets. A stubby mid weight indigo denim makes for substance while a under visor of USN life raft yellow provides a marker of safety and a signal of hope in stormy seas. The Catalina is the much favoured choice of Cat Crews and Plywood Canoes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Papa knows caps. A lifetime spent under the Pacific sun has taught him a thing or two about a visor of substance to hunker under when the sun would shrivel you to a New England hag, and so with a generous interpretation of the WWII A-1 sun visor the Papa introduces the Original Corsairs cap. A true aviators cap inspired by all things 'field made' and featuring a customised brim built around a period 4 panel crown. The Corsair launches onto the decks in a beautiful USMC Frog Skin camouflage perfect for the Papa's famous fighting Battalions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A hat designed for service on land and sea. Part Daisy and part Dixie and all utility this new adaptation is taking beach heads by storm, prompting Admiral Halsey to decry, "Damn you Papa and those fancy sunbonnets of yours, there's not a man in regulation on the entire Atoll, you Huckster! You drygoods salesman!".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So its all ahead full this summer with Papa Nui's 2015 line up made by exclusive arrangement with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory in Japan where quality is an absolute! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I conceived the idea for Papa Nui I was not looking to create a re-enactors brand or a replica product. Nothing could be further from the truth. Granted all my inspiration is drawn from original product but as I've discussed many times before the true goal in my projects was to create what we don't see. What I mean here is to encapsulate the individuality of the general issue serviceman. There's a misplaced belief that the world of war was a regimented and controlled environment when in fact it was as unique and chaotic as any other facet in human life. What I wanted to take note of was the idiosyncrasies of the average soldier and the way he carried himself and his personal style on the campaign trail, in the field of combat and in the forward bases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This wonderful collection of photos below are screen shots from a short Smithsonian clip about aircraft Nose art and despite the interesting subject matter what really caught my eye was how each of the men featured here validated my point of view with their head gear. If they are wearing GI issues then its customised, bent, twisted or worn at a jaunt and adorned with personalised insignia, if its not issue then its private purchase or 'field' made. This is a really great lesson in authenticity as we must look deeper into our research for the finer details instead of skimming the surface and believing we have things right at a mere glance. At Papa Nui there is a solid belief that you don't completely own something until you customise it and that's why the Papa encourages all to wear his caps hard, to wash, and beat and trash and bend and then to resew or to decorate because at the end of the day as we can see in the images below, 'A man is the hat that he wears'.</span></div>
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-41776446007369375702015-01-10T20:32:00.000-08:002015-01-10T21:11:17.763-08:00An absence of months but new tees to show for it.<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes we just get caught up in things and for the Papa its been a busy period of development and networking to ensure a brighter 2015. Add this to the convenience of papanuisays on Instagram and its easy to see how the blog can be neglected. For now then a glimpse of current projects, two new tees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Papa Fuckin Nui tee is the all time I don't give a shit print. Developed from a chance posting on facebook by Matt Stickland of Warpath Leather regarding one's introduction to the Devil, the Papa was quick to capitalise on the quip. The quote more potent when considering the plight of independent makers globally competing in a market controlled by giants financed to the hilt. Papa Nui's punk rock ethos is underpinned by a killer skull graphic taken from a WWII Royal Navy battle flag and is printed on recycled tees from Dead Union Vintage. The art was recklessly compiled by young Adelaide artist Tobias Zwarthout whose brush stroke lettering makes these tees a defining statement of expression, "Im Papa Fuckin' Nui! who the hell are you?" a slogan spat eloquently at 'Inspiration' or the Devils doorstep, which ever comes first!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Number 2 on the hit parade is another longtime coming collaboration, this time with vintage aficionado, collector, artist and blogger supreme, Patrick Segui of Riveted. The Segui x Nui tee celebrates a mutual friendship built over the years via the net and based on an shared aesthetic of all things military, do it yourself and handmade. These are the very principles that Papa Nui was built on, a fascination of the resourcefulness of the soldier in the field, the can do attitude and the desire to make an old idea even better. Its a salute to the Seebees, the Riggers, the ground crews, the wheelers and dealers and a nod to Luther Billis and Milo Minderbinder.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The collaboration tee takes the form of the squadron mascot for VF-3 and bares the image of Felix the Cat. VF-3 was a aviation unit that flew Grumman F4F Wildcats off the decks of the USS Yorktown at the time of the battle of Midway and Patrick Segui's interpretation has Felix strumming on a banjo in a graphic style that enhances the feeling of a print done aboard ship whilst on active duty or 'field made'. The print is screened in water based inks and then hand painted by the Papa in an olive green acrylic wash, a technique passed onto the Papa by Patrick. The 'wash' gives the print depth and a sense of authenticity. Again the base tees are sourced via Canada by Dead Union Vintage so each one is completely unique and equally fucked up and used, yellowed and aged to perfection and resembling the personal tee of each Naval Aviator that grabbed theirs out of their kit to take down to some resourceful sailor who printed them up as unofficial totems for the squadron.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These tees are exclusive to the Papa and can be purchased for $45 USD. Email the Papa at rocket_ace47@hotmail.com for ordering and sizing info. All tees are limited to 30 pieces so to secure yours do not hesitate a moment longer alternately go to my store at</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Florsheim, one of the local kanakas and so named because he occasionally wore shoes, looked at the Papa with admiration. 52 years old and still giving the Wahine's what he called Papa Nui's surfboard cure for misery. It just couldn't get any better than that. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> He also noticed the Papa's manner, a mixture of relaxation and insolence, sitting back his arms folded behind his head with his cap tilted at a jaunty angle. Florsheim studied the cap. Like mos' stuff the Papa owned it was da kine, he thought. Bruddah what a cap! he whistled out loud. The Papa looked up. Florsheim said, "Hey Papa, where you find such da kine cap? Mo' bettah dan anythin' I seen"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Florsheim ol' buddy", the Papa replied, "This here is my Original Ships Cap, its the new cap of choice for the Battalion." He reached deep into his musette bag and pulled out a HBT frog spotted beauty, a cap of class, embroidered with the Papa's mantle in a golden yellow thread the colour of the Hawaiian sunlight. He tossed it towards Florsheim who caught it, his mouth was agape, lost for words. Florsheim recovered, looked at the cap and with his big hands curved the brim to his liking before perching it atop of his dark locks. "Aloha Papa, shaka brah, Aloha and Mahalo", said Florsheim gratefully. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> And so to all Battalion men out there, those that are veterans and those that are new the Papa once again introduces a new product. The new cap of the season, The Papa Nui Original Ships Cap. Painstakingly developed to be the best mesh cap on the market, the Papa joins forces with his great friends at the John Lofgren Clothing Factory Japan to bring to you a solid and weighty 9 oz HBT twill adjustable cap with reinforced twill tape trim and double fold sweatband. Adorning this masterpiece and taking pride of place of the foreheads of a thousand men is the Papa's mantle emblazoning the crown, a patch that declares to all the pride of the Beach Battalion! So come winter or summer, sleet or sun always remember the Papa has you covered. The Original Ships cap comes with two patch options, the Frogspot matching or the Olive drab HBT contrast, so choose the colour of your patch. All caps are fully adjustable to fit and are available through the Papa for $75 USD including free international airmail* <i>no tracking</i>. Check them out via <i>papanuisays.blogspot.com, papanuisays Instagram</i> or <i>papanui clothing on Facebook</i>. Email for any queries and send all PAYPAL payments to <i>rocket_ace47@hotmail.com</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Papa Nui products are renown for quality assuredness a detail that the Papa insists on, each cap is manufactured in the finest Japanese factories using the best skilled labor available and all under the watchful eye of John Lofgren, who ensures an integrity befitting the Papa's reputation. All Papa Nui products are of a limited quantity so first in best dressed. All wholesale enquiries are welcome with generous concessions in order to spread the Papa's message. Be the first retailer in your region to take up the fight and back the attack as the Papa launches his assault on mediocrity.</span><br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-62762304271873727612014-09-27T20:37:00.002-07:002014-09-27T20:45:27.361-07:00The Papa Collaborates.<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">
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country of origin, of the source of products and who makes them. I believe
there's a fallacy emerging that suggests that unless a product is made in the
USA or Japan then it is in some respects inferior. Now all arguments of
nationalism aside I know for a fact that many of these perceptions are just not
true.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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before many of the current crop of Vintage aficionados had come to an age of
consciousness, there were two young Thai guys that lived in Sydney. I used to
see them every weekend at every flea market. They would travel from one market to
the next with keen eyes fixed on buying vintage. They were so far ahead of the
game it was ridiculous to watch. I would hold a stall stocked with Americana
goodies from my personal collection that one clueless Rockabilly after another
would walked aimlessly past, and yet these two Thai guys would zoom in turning
denim legs inside out looking for selvedge and single stitches and buying up
big to send back home. These goods no doubt were destined to be sold in the
Bangkok vintage markets<span class="apple-converted-space"> in Chatuchak.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jumping ahead 30
years the appreciation for vintage in South East Asia is still as strong as
ever and whilst the markets are still a draw card for the acquisition of
original pieces there has also been a proliferation of original makers who have
been inspired by their forbears and by the sharing of new technology and the web
connecting the world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Papa, forever on
his endless quest for great product stumbled onto two great resources lately,
both markers and craftsman of a very high degree and both steeped in the
necessary background to produce goods of a very high standard.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Papa introduces Saneer Lohvitee of Solomonmini and Ed of The White Hat Club.
Both of these artisans were chosen by the Papa to produce a small range of bags
for the men of the Beach Battalion. The selection criteria was simple, a rugged
soul, an individual interpretation, a sense of history, a pride in
craftsmanship, both makers passed with flying colours.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having seen these two guys work its instantly apparent that its not so much about where you are from but how much integrity you have at heart. I have seen of late a denim industry assualted by the worst infiltrators of all, Jeanery's. Especially in Europe, the mainstream Jean store has become the new self claimed expert in denim goods, carrying exotic quality brands but sold without soul, sold without any interest other than the pursuit of a dollar. I take solice however in the fact that out there in the world be it the back streets of Bangkok or regional America or even the grimy streets of Ol' Blighty there are so many young enthusiasts carving out there own niche and a fresh take on a old industry and so there you have it, its not so much about the country of origin but the origin of the soul thats important in this day and in the integrity of product. This is the way the Papa thinks and these are the people that the Papa supports.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saneer Lohvitee of Solomonmini</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solomonmini x Papa Nui Beach Bag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solomonmini x Papa Nui I-Pad case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ed of the White Hat Club</span>.<br />
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PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-89145705269561328302014-09-27T18:32:00.001-07:002014-09-27T18:32:31.806-07:00Inspirational. The Papa's Ode to John Kelly. I have many inspirational figures in my life and often they fill a certain need or more likely they serve as an aspirational guide for me to follow, almost like a compass in some respects, I reach a certain point or come to a cross road and ask my myself what steps I would like to take and what path would my mentors choose. Their guidance although unspoken has clarity in my personal vision of how I want my future to manifest itself.<br />
One of my shining beacons is the late John Kelly (1919- 2007). John Kelly, surfer and artist, represents to me a lifetime commitment to the beach and the environment and embodies the art of ageless gracefulness.<br />
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Here is my favourite photo of him, taken by Art Brewer shortly before his passing several years ago. At 88 years old he stands straight and strong his shoulders pulled back revealing a life dedicated to pursuits in the ocean with skin caressed by the light of the sun and weathered by the salt and sand. Looking at this image I observe the contemplation and reflection, the appreciation of a moment, the strength and poise of conviction and a life spent in harmonious balance with the natural elements. My personal strength is drawn from aspiring to role models such as John Kelly who remind me daily of living in the moment and planting my feet firmly in the future. Rest well my brother and reflect in your endless sleep that many follow your path and your legacy is not quickly forgotten.PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-35946740613244892902014-06-18T18:10:00.006-07:002014-06-18T23:17:24.915-07:00Hit The Beach with the PAPA ! All new summer release of the iconic Combat Beach Battalion Hat.Now hear this!<br />
Masters of Buckets, Tin cans and Battlewagons. Ahoy men of the Battalion!<br />
Exciting news hot off the press, straight from the broadsheets of the 'Atoll Defender'.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Papa Nui relaunches his iconic Combat Beach Battalion Hat.</span><br />
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Adapting the very best elements of the G.I issue Daisy Mae, the Papa reworks his Battalion Hat for this coming Northern Summer, providing a rousing salute to his heroes of the South Pacific and the homefront workers who back the attack, the Naval Yard crews, the Aircraft plant employees, grease monkeys machinists and carpenters.<br />
Joining forces once again with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory, the Papa ensures that quality is an absolute. The Japanese production takes this new edition Battalion Hat to the next level by using a beautiful mid-weight cotton woven into the tough stuff, rugged Frog Spot Herringbone Twill and twisted yarn Salt and Pepper Chambray, providing you with two great options for your styling pleasure.<br />
Across Continents, Islands and Atolls alike, men trust the Papa! His experience in the Tropics, in the surf, the sea and the sand, guarantees you maximum protection from the harshest elements, the searing Oriental Sun, the burning coral glare and the choking clouds of Volcanic dust. For surf or service the Combat Beach Battalion Hat has you covered. So hunker down with the Papa and choose your shelter.<br />
Become a Battalion Man Now! PayPal the Papa.<br />
$85 buys you your choice of Frog Spot Herringbone Twill or Black Salt and Pepper Chambray, in two size options Medium 58cm and Large 60cm. Sizes either side of those available can usually be achieved by either stretching or shrinking. The Papa recommends the wet and stretch method or the stove top Frog Spot soup.<br />
All Japan Manufacture by exclusive arrangement with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory.<br />
Quality and Integrity guaranteed. Country of Origin Hino Maru internal patch, hand stamped Papa Nui Unis markings. Handmade swing tag. Papa Nui signature olive drab stitching throughout, HBT taped seams.<br />
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<i>Classic Daisy Mae shape reimagined in USMC WWII frog spot herringbone twill.</i><br />
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<i>All Battalion Hats are pre-washed to break the shape and make them your instant best friend.</i><br />
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<i>Traditional grommets replaced by embroidered eyelets so there's no parts to break or fall off</i>.<br />
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<i>Stitched to perfection. John Lofgren Clothing Factory quality make.</i><br />
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<i>The Papa's summer selection for sand and surf.</i><br />
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<i> Papa Nui channels an eclectic mix of Col.Kilgore and Sgt.Striker.</i><br />
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<i>Hino Maru dynasty of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. Country of Origin tag that assures quality absolute.</i><br />
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<i>Papa selects summer options for Northern Climes.</i><br />
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<i>Hino Maru and olive drab herringbone twill taping.</i><br />
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<i>Olive drab embroidered eyelets.</i><br />
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<i>Beautiful midweight twisted Japanese yarns make this Salt and Pepper chambray.</i><br />
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<i>Iconic Combat Beach Battalion shape crafted in traditional workwear fabric.</i><br />
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<i> Quality detailing inside and out.</i><br />
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<i>Papa Nui Unis and Hino Maru.</i><br />
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<i>Salt and Pepper Papa</i>.<br />
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<i>Southwestern highlights mixed with traditional worker style and topped by the iconic Battalion Hat. Perfect gig for restoration work out at a Chino hanger or for exploratory expeditions into the desert on a mission for denim relics.</i><br />
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<i>Close up of the Battalion at work.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">The art of surfing and the art of war have long paralleled each other. In popular culture, specifically in film the two mediums have intersected to create very significant and iconic images, think Jack in Big Wednesday, Lance Johnson and Col. Kilgore in Coppola's Apocalypse Now. Though both films take place in the 1960's against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the parallel can be traced back much further.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">On November 20th 1943, the combined amphibious forces of the US Navy and the 2nd Marine Division, launched an assault on the Gilbert Island's coming ashore on the Atoll of Tarawa. Aerial </span><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">reconnaissance showed the atoll surrounded by submerged reefs which the LVT'S, tracked 'Alligator' vehicles would negotiate to deliver the Marines to the beach. The tides and depths however remained a mystery as the First wave of troops passed over relatively successfully. By the time the second wave was ready the tides had dropped significantly forcing the Marines</span><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> to abandon their landing craft in chest deep water a thousand yards from shore leaving them vulnerable to the elements of the sea and exposed to the heavy machine gun fire of the Japanese defenders. The resulting confusion was a disaster, hundreds were drowned others withered under a hail of bullets, the first wave already on the beach deprived of re-enforcements held on tenaciously. Miraculously and through the sacrifice of thousands of lives the Marines over a 76 hour period were able to secure the atoll and the Gilbert chain that bought them that much closer to Tokyo.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">After this experience, Admiral Kelley Turner, Commander of the 5th Amphibious Force conceived the idea of an advance recon unit that could map the approach to the beaches and clear a path for the advancing Marines. He </span><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">directed that 30 officers and 150 enlisted men be moved to Waimanalo ATB (on the “big island” of Hawaii) to form the beginnings of a reconnaissance and demolition group aptly called UDT, Underwater Demolition Team.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Author Craig Stecyk in his introduction for Don James's photo book, 'Surfing San Onofre to Point Dume', describes the surf population at the time of Admiral Turner's decision as being several hundred individuals spread along the shores of the United States. With WWII and the draft terminating this idyllic eden they were immersed in they began to </span><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">steel </span><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">themselves for the conflict ahead. Having experience around water and the open ocean, local Californian surfers like Pete Peterson and Bob Butt as well as Hawaiian waterman John Kelly, gave up their wave riding, body surfing and lobster diving to become part of the nucleus of these underwater demolition teams, forerunners of the modern elite Navy Seals, their peace time skills being case-hardened by the rigors of Combat, swimming into hostile beaches along the chain of Micronesia leading to the home islands of the rising sun.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">In the summer of 1945, Fran Heath, famous Hawaiian Hot Curl rider and John Kelly served aboard the U.S.S. Calcedony and were assigned to escort and patrol duties. They bought along their boards and surfed many virgin pacific reefs such as Palmyra, the Christmas and Canton Islands and Midway, Midway being the best with a long right hand slide on the eastern side of the Island. Later in the year they were assigned to UDT duty where their swimming and diving skills were in great demand. Fran recalls, </span>"We considered using surfboards for reconnaissance missions. That was Kelly's idea. But, boards are too easily spotted from low-flying aircraft and there's no protection if you're spotted, so that idea was scrapped." </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea was tested however according to Navy records and this was supported recently by the San Diego Union Tribune in an article titled 'Marines role in surfing history highlighted'. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #38761d; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The US Navy perfected the Naval Combat Demolition surfboard during the summer of 1945. Its first mission was to be the reconnaissance off the coast of Japan in preparation for the invasion of the Japanese homeland by units of the United States military. These Warboards were hollow wooden surfboards built of a thin layer of redwood over a wooden frame. They were about 14 feet long and weighed about 60 pounds. They were camouflaged so as to be almost invisible in the night-dark water. Built into these boards, between the frames, was a depth sounder. Each board was to be equipped with a two-way radio that was used to relay the depth sounder's readings to the mother ship.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #38761d; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By late summer 1945, the surfboard teams were ready to paddle to war. However, the atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima on August 6th and on Nagasaki three days later pre-empted the need of the Warboards and they were never used operationally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To these early pioneers and heroes of Surfing and Underwater Warfare, the Papa salutes you and is proud to present this photo grouping dedicated to the Warrior in Surf Trunks.</span></span><br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-21360200168528494972014-05-08T19:30:00.000-07:002014-05-08T19:31:51.031-07:00Lost Platoon of Graveyard Atoll.Early this morning the Papa and Chip were driving to the beach. As per usual once Chip has a captive audience the ideas flow in rapid succession. The subject today was songs for Chip's new recording with his band White Lodge. One song in particular I think will resonate well with my readers.<br />
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<b>Lost Platoon of Graveyard Atoll.</b><br />
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In moonlight where all beauty sleeps, the night does purr the jungle creeps<br />
And on the shore amidst indigo tides a choir of souls chant old war cries.<br />
The spirits sing about battle lost, on how their lives were the final cost.<br />
Never able to return home, in sand and thickets rest their old bones.<br />
Not so faraway the world has changed but on these sands 1944 remains.<br />
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[ <i>chorus</i> ] Their eyes flicker and burn like candles in the night above the beach they haunt till first daylight.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Words property of Hudson Tesoriero 2014.</span></i>PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-14774640104117813962014-04-17T18:14:00.001-07:002014-04-17T18:14:16.899-07:00Atolls and the Aleutians.Another idyllic morning on the Atoll. A warm soft breeze off the Pacific gently caresses the palm fronds and the tropical sun with its early dappled light sits low in its trajectory.<br />
Behind the lagoon on the leeward side of the island where the PT boats are moored, stands the base laundry.<br />
The Papa is in urgent conversation with Boats Mulcahey. In the background under a tree, Papa's side kick Moloko, is napping.<br />
" Aww c'mon Boats, I need those t-shirts", the Papa pleads.<br />
" Yeah yeah you're always needing something aren't you Papa, last week it was an ice machine and a dynamotor and the week before that an electric iron and a hot water heater, now you want more t-shirts! Geez, you damn near cleaned me out last time Papa, The Admiral even sent his shore patrol down here to see if they could recover his civvies!"<br />
The Papa rubbed his stubbled chin and replied, " Well Boats you know how it gets, supply, demand, its the economics of free trade".<br />
Boats spat, " You might call it free trade, but I call it black market. Papa you're just a huckster!"<br />
" Now now Boats no need for name calling here", the Papa replied, " I'm just doing my bit. I've got an order to get up to our boys on the front and the Supply ships leave tonight.", he said.<br />
" A dry goods salesman Papa, a damn mountebank! ahhh to hell with it alright alright!<br />
But 30 is all you get! I can't spare anymore, as it is I best start thinking of an excuse for those two sub crews that put in the other day, boy when they find out their laundrys been appropriated, seesh! Go on take them now and git, and don't come back soon!"<br />
"Thanks Boats," the Papa said genuinely as he hurriedly filled his kit to overflowing with the white T-shirts.<br />
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Back to Papa's quonset supply shack and the screenprinting whirls into action. An exclusive release. A new print. A celebration of our boys in the North. A gift from the Papa!<br />
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30 reclaimed t-shirts, all bearing the wear and tear of campaigns past, stained by distant battles forgotten on the road to victory.<br />
Water based ink, hand printed hand washed and individually measured. Each shirt completely unique, no two holes the same.<br />
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Send $45 to the Papa now. PayPal rocket_ace47@hotmail.com<br />
Measure your favourite tee across the chest and email the Papa, he will get Moloko to select a corresponding size from the Boats Mulcahey collection for you. International airmail to all destinations is absolutely FREE, none of that ebay fixed postage shit here folks!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Papa Nui, a product, a state of mind. Come live in Papa's world, it's pretty cool here, you'll like it!</span></i><br />
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PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-1991610609879107482014-03-27T16:35:00.000-07:002014-03-27T16:35:14.563-07:00'Coconuts' Kennedy, M.Nii Senators and the Papa.'<i>Coconuts</i>' Kennedy was one of the Papa's founding members. '<i>Coconuts</i>' was so named because the local Mary's thought that his thick shock of brown hair reminded them of the husk from a coconut. '<i>Coconuts</i>' relished his mantle and proudly wore his Corsairs cap perched at a jaunty angle of the back of his head with his husk profusely sticking out the front.<br />
Back in '43, he and the Papa zipped around the Blackett Straights at dawn in the pre-light looking for ideal reef breaks when the combination of wind and tide would be right to drag out their logs. Jumping from the deck of the PT and paddling into the shelf, '<i>Coconut</i>s' and the Papa would ride the South Pacific swell lines drawing elegant patterns across those shallow draws.<br />
Sometime after, the Papa heard from one of his coastwatchers that '<i>Coconuts</i>' was involved in some sort of a collision with a destroyer and that he totalled that plywood canoe of his and that when he was finally rescued, the government flew him home and made him President of the United States. Whew! the Papa thought, not bad for a surf bum who only ever wore a pair of trunks and one of the Papa's caps.<br />
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Many years later the Papa received a letter from 'Coconuts'.<br />
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<i>Hey Pops,</i><br />
<i>Wish you were here. Have been hanging out at Malibu with a new set of cronies, Lawford, Monroe, Chamberlain. Nice folks! Surfs been cranking but miss our sessions together. Hope all is well. Have found some new trunks and thought you'd be interested. See attached,</i><br />
<i>All the best Papa,</i><br />
<i>Your pal JFK.</i><br />
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Ahh the M.Nii's, yes the Papa knows, seem to remember a blogpost on this very subject not too long ago. This new style is called The Senator and with a legacy linking my 'ol friend Coconuts to this product, the Papa thought that to do him justice he would purchase a pair. Contrary to any previous discussions this short is quite the happening style, dare I say the perfect vintage short and worthy of any poolside weekender rendezvous? After a few paddling sessions the Papa must also concede that it ain't a bad surf trunk either, possessing that most wonderful combination of good looks practicality and purpose.</div>
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As this magazine attests, 'Coconuts', had quite the adventure out in the South Pacific. God's speed Skipper and rest in peace my friend, the Papa's thoughts are with you.<br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-79781001299939056862014-03-27T14:35:00.001-07:002014-03-27T14:36:19.923-07:00Bandana-Almanac posts on the Papa from the Sea of Japan.A salute to the Papa from this most interesting blog.<br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-70805012294779764882014-03-27T14:32:00.001-07:002014-03-27T14:32:30.266-07:00Denim Hunters love the Papa.http://denimhunters.com/2014/03/papa-nui/<br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-69375794077318921282014-03-08T22:38:00.000-08:002014-03-08T22:38:17.500-08:00AHOY! Convoys Avast! New Warm Wools for the Long Watch.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Deep within the jungle curtain that conceals Papa Nui's secret island hideaway, an urgent message reaches the base signals office. A cry of help from the highest authority, The War Production Committee!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Papa muses. The cold remote North Pacific, immense, wild, watery and unshored. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not an environment close to the Papa's heart, perhaps its time to call in the big guns? </span></div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Papa attempts to pull off a collab bigger than the Potsdam Agreement. England, Japan can you help? The answer? Negative! The initiative dead in the water. What to do?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An idea emerges, grows, the Papa breaks out the archives and researches. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A decision is reached a battle cry declared.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Papa backs the attack one stitch at a time by assembling his team of expert knitters. They turn dense warm pure Australian Merino into a 10 ply service wool wonder, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Convoy Cap</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Conceived from original Red Cross wartime patterns the Merino yarns are knitted in deckwatch black to create a</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Convoy Cap</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> that will hold you through the darkest night, through tempest and typhoon and through winds as direful as any that lash the salted waves. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Papa has done it again protecting the lifeline of freedom, providing you with non-regulation essentials for your kit.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Help the Papa celebrate our heroic crews on the surface and beneath the silent seas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Papa Nui's new </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Convoy Cap</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> comes in deckwatch black and is free-sized. Each cap has been lovingly recreated with authentic details that include a circular needle construction technique ensuring no rubbing seams for maximum comfort, plus an original WWII redcross woven label as well as the addition of a period patriotic tinny pocket topper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> As always Papa Nui's products are extremely limited so don't delay a moment longer PayPal rocket_ace47@hotmail.com now and </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember Purl Harder</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Send $80 USD and receive your handmade 100% pure Australian Merino wool Convoy Cap.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">International airmail postage is FREE to all destinations.</span><br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com1Australasia-11.652236404115387 167.0361328125-15.620320904115387 161.8725588125 -7.684151904115387 172.1997068125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-53160000741323178022014-01-30T15:13:00.002-08:002014-01-30T15:15:38.288-08:00Papa Nui Combat Corsairs Caps. The final push.Men of the Battalion welcome to the Atoll News.<br />
Scuttlebutt this week is that the PX is fast running down on sizes in the Papa's fabulous Combat Corsairs Cap. The Geedunk Officer reports that Jungle Patrol Green in sizes 57cm and 58cm are all gone however Beach Brown is still available. All other sizes still have both colour options but this situation is changing daily as the Battalion pushes closer to the front and requires more of Papa Nui's killer surf and supply equipment.<br />
So if you've been sitting on the fence this past month waiting to buy then now is the time to jump in! Choose the colour of your cover and wear the Papa with pride. Summer is just beyond the horizon, trust me the Papa knows! And this season its going to be hotter than ever, hot enough to shrivel you up like a New England hag. So lay your plans, write the Papa and order your Combat Corsairs Cap. $75 gets you the cap of your choice plus FREE international airmail to all locations globally and then the honour of becoming a acclaimed Battalion member.<br />
Papa Nui never your average 782.<br />
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<br />PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-73884852911807678692014-01-11T16:49:00.000-08:002014-01-11T16:49:38.915-08:00Papa Nui wears the Eastman USN t-shirt.How often do you read the description of products as being an authentic pattern based on a period original? All the time I bet, and yet you know its all bullshit but these companies honestly believe their customers will buy these claims. Well not this Papa!<br />
Gary Eastman of the Eastman Leather Company has done what every other company claims to have done, except that this time its the real deal. Using several vintage WWII USN t-shirts as a base, Gary has used the best of Japanese manufacturing techniques to pull these originals apart stitch for stitch and then recreate them in especially loomed wheel-looped slub cotton jersey. The results are outstanding and worthy of the 2 years R&D it took to develop the idea.<br />
The fit is awesome with a narrow and close fitting body shape with a shorter sleeve and a neck opening that is wider that a crew but not ridiculously scoopy either. In short, its about as perfect as you can get without buying a dead-stock original. This is high praise I know, but realistically this is perhaps the best t-shirt I've ever owned and coming from a part of the world where t-shirts are the au-rigueur you get to know real quick what's what.<br />
Beautifully packaged and priced at UK 39.99 it's a must buy for any true enthusiast.<br />
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The Papa is wearing his new Corsairs Cap in Experimental Night Op's colourway and original American Optics aviators sunglasses.</div>
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Note fit: slim through the torso but not contemporary tight. Sleeve is short and fits just above the biceps. Neck opening is actually really flattering and doesn't choke rub and irritate like a crewneck tee does. Length is sufficient to tuck in and stay tucked but not too long as to not be worn out.<br />
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Sizing is genuine and accurate. In everyday wear I would normally wear a size medium, somewhere between a 38"-40" or around 18" across the shoulders ( the way I ensure vintage purchases fit me is always to know my shoulder measurement). In these photos I'm wearing a size 38". At first it appeared quite snug but after repeated washes and wearing the size is a beautiful fit, by far my favourite tee I own and the beginning of repeated purchases.<br />
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The Papa knows caps. A lifetime under the Pacific sun has taught him a thing or two about being able to hunker down under a brim of substance and so with a generous adaptation of the WWII A-1 sun visor, the Papa introduces to his battalion, the Combat Corsairs Cap. Produced exclusively in Japan by special arrangement with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory this is quality as only the sons and daughters of Amaterasu can produce.</div>
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Limited to 100 pieces you can choose the colour of your cover, Beach landing brown or Jungle patrol green. Sizing runs from 57cm through to 61cm.</div>
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To support the Papa and his thrill thundering salute to the men of the South Pacific, Pay Pal the sum of $75 USD to rocket_ace47@hotmail.com and recieve a cap worthy of duty on any front plus free airmail shipping to any location on the globe</div>
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A little bit of Ernest Hemingway and a lot of Admiral Halsey results in a pretty powerful concoction but add also the studied formula provided by Airedales off the Bird farm and graduates of Canoe 'U' and what you end up with is Papa Nui's amazing Combat Corsairs Cap. A cap absolutely necessary for a life spent under the fierce Pacific sun, a covering to protect from coral glare and the shimmer of Oriental waters.<br />
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Inspired by products 'field-made', the Papa's generous adaptation takes the A-1 sunvisor and builds on a period classic low profile four panel ball cap shape. The result is an aviators cap worthy of duty on every front. Choose a colour to suit your cover! Beach landing Brown or Jungle patrol Green.<br />
Papa Nui's Combat Corsairs caps are produced by exclusive arrangement with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory Japan, so quality and integrity are an absolute.<br />
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This release is limited to 100 pieces world wide and the Corsairs Caps are available in sizes 57cm through to 61cm.<br />
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To join the Papa in this glory rousing salute to our heroes of the South Pacific, the Jar heads and Deck Apes the Blue Jackets and Brown shoes, the fighting Battalions on Sand and Sea, send $75 USD to the Papa's Pay Pal account, rocket_ace47@hotmail.com and receive the cap of your choice plus FREE airmail shipping to any location on the globe.<br />
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The Combat Corsairs Cap not your standard 782, get yours now!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Papa announces, All Japan Manufacture!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Papa Nui's Combat Corsairs Caps are produced by exclusive arrangement with the John Lofgren Clothing Factory Japan. Quality and Integrity an absolute.</span>PAPA NUIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983085364974321320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978520110947061575.post-74493703133176241272013-11-28T22:45:00.001-08:002013-11-28T22:45:17.815-08:00Pappy loves the Papa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Men of the Battalion, as a veteran fighter ace I can tell you that you don't scratch 26 meatballs on good luck alone, what you need is to have the right equipment to do the job. This is why I fully endorse Papa Nui. The Papa know that a life spent under a tropical sun requires a cap of substance and his new Corsairs cap will give you the edge every time in the air or on the beach. Made to exacting standards from a solid 9 oz frog spot pattern Herringbone twill the Corsairs cap features an inspired A-1 sun visor extended peak and 4 panel ball cap construction. You're only as good as the gear you use and that's why I'm the best."</span></div>
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