Bailey’s Antiques and Aloha Shirts

Nice shop to visit after dining out on Kapahulu Ave. The place is a little dark and they have a large selection of Hawaiian shirts. It was a little overwhelming but I found some nice treasures. Lots of overpriced items and not many vintage finds.

Just stopped in bc I felt after living in this neighborhood for 3 years, I’d find some cute shops to fall in love with.
Uhm… Not this one. The store itself is surprisingly clean and organized so it’s easy to sort through but I can’t justify $ 60 for a 70’s machine-​made cheap cotton print aloha shirt that is unremarkable. No vintage finds that you can’t get elsewhere, esp for the price.
It would be a charming shop if the lady was nice but she seems to only turn on the charm if she sees $$$.
Whoa honey, maybe drop the ‘tude there, it’s not like you’re selling vintage Chanel or anything…

I bought a couple shirts from here as well as a hula girl for my FJ… if you are going to a luou on your trip you have picked the right spot to pick your cheese ball shirt. They range from very modest to outrageous.

Huge selection of shirts but it’s kind of overwhelming how many shirts are there. Yes they have in expensive shirts but none that I liked all the one I liked were about $ 400 and up! I ended up taking home a bobing hula cat.

Never had a Unilocal account when I went to visit Hawai’i last year but came by this place when a friend recommended it for the variety in prices and shirts. They have a huge selection, literally the store is filled with shirts and antique goods. There was a lady at the desk and she seemed really friendly to the other tourist couple. I went around to look for shirts and found some nice ones but the size my friend requested, didn’t not have many in the price range he wanted to spend. Found couple of shirt and was ready to pay. The lady was helping the other couple still nice and friendly, when they left it was my turn and her attitude completely took a 180, changed into a grumpy lady, super rude. Did not smile and did not make any eye contact. Talked to me very coldly… don’t understand how she changed or why she did. I did not bother her at all, I greeted her on the way in… I didn’t give her any trouble. maybe she didn’t think I was a tourist? I don’t know. I did not like her service towards me at all.

This place suuuucks. Such a rip off & no one even says hi when you walk in. Nothing aloha about this spot other than their overpriced aloha shirts. Only the tourist go here as you can see from the other reviews.

Such a cool shop. If they don’t have ur shirt they Hav several books they will be happy to order for. Definitely be back!

Bailey’s has an incredible selection of Hawaiian shirts sorted by category. They also have some nice kimonos. I found a beautiful vintage Haori kimono jacket that fit perfectly and seemed to be in great condition. I paid $ 90 for it. I’m very sensitive to mildew smell and I smelled it before I bought it and it seemed fine. The next day I put it on shortly after showering. As soon as my wet hair touched the collar an intense mildew smell arose. Mildew can be dormant in a garment but be activated by water. I’ve tried multiple washes in white vinegar and leaving it in the sun and nothing has helped to rid the garment of the mildew smell. I’m very disappointed and unfortunately it means I can’t ever buy something from Bailey’s again because even if it smells fine for all I know there could be hidden mildew.

After lunch shopping on Thursday, 4÷2÷15 (first time visiting)
I have never seen so many Hawaiian shirts and antiques located all in one place. There’s a sign that says the shop has over 15,000 shirts to choose from. Be cautious not to knock anything over when you step inside.
There’s a lady who owns the shop who loves to help out. Don’t be afraid to ask her for suggestions. There’s a wide selection of shirts as well as fabrics, toys, collectibles, costumes, postcards, Obama items, gidgets and gadgets, kid’s and women’s clothing, and old treasure from the 70s, 80s, and 90s that you have seen since those decades like the Snoopy and Olympic mugs that McDonald’s used to sell.
Everything was nice but I just didn’t enjoy the smell of old treasures in a small space. If you have time, this place will keep you occupied.

Intending for this to be a quick 30-​minute stop, I probably spent nearly 3 hours in this delightful store. Need I say more?
My most prized purchases here are The Bus and Meadow Gold shirts, which attract all sorts of good-​vibe attention back home. The shirts will cost you more than the newly-​produced Made In China stuff in the brightly-​lit stores off Kalakaua, but the store atmosphere and the findings make it totally worthwhile.

Bailey’s is a great place to look for aloha shirts, with a HUGE range of styles from vintage to modern (although heavy on the vintage as advertised). There are both new and used shirts. The prices range from around $ 4 to more than $ 100, although most that I saw were in the $ 10-​$ 40 range, with the next largest group being the $ 40-​$ 80 range. While the store is definitely focused on the aloha shirts, there are also plenty of antiques, including a wall of old records. The staff is friendly, helpful, and patient.

Loved their selection of new and used Aloha shirts! I bought 2 and can’t wait to see what I can find the next time I’m in Waikiki. Mahalo!

This place is great! I found a great Reyn Spooner shirt for my wedding among their unbelievably large collection of aloha shirts. They even have The Bus shirts, which I have been told are impossible to find by the drivers.

I randomly stopped in here and thought the nick-​nacks were awesome, then I stumbled on a vintage Some Like It Hot poster (Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, 1959) and was SO excited. It’s my favorite movie of all time and given it was an original with an all star cast, it would make sense for the poster to be pricey, but auntie had it going for $ 800!!! I couldn’t believe it. It was in very poor condition; edges frayed, color faded, etc… Had the poser been in prestine condition, $ 800 may be reasonable. But this was it bad condition. Very disappointed.

10% kamaaina discount!
This place is a treasure trove of Aloha shirts. Prices range from reasonable to thousands of dollars. If you’re really into great quality vintage Hawaiian shirts this place is for you. Service is top notch and you can really find some amazing vintage finds. This will definitely be a staple for getting gifts for my hubby

I am not the fan of used anything. That’s just my preference. My husband wanted to visit this place as we always pass it when we are on Kapahulu. I always cringe but this time I gave in to his request.
You walk in an it’s like a plethora of aloha shirts. It even smells like old shirts and fabric. There are tons. I was so amused at The BUS shirts and old paniolo shirts although I know there would be no use for it. Loved the old Hawaii stuff. Oh they also have weird collectibles like old McDonald’s toys and even the Snoopy Snocone maker that I used to have as a child.
They have «choke» Reyn Spooner shirts some that look really used and some fairly new. Despite the fact that I try to keep my thoughts of them being on a dead guy, the selection is immense. Prices can be a little steep as they are used but I think it’s possible to find a deal in the midst of the chaos of hangers and hangers and hangers.
I would definitely recommend this place to any tourists and visitors to the islands. Lots of history and lots of aloha shirts.

A piece of Hawaii that you take home legally and yet its lasting. Floor to ceiling men’s shirts and it’s a bit overwhelming at first. But — get in to the hunting process and it suddenly all makes sense.
1. Men’s shirts mostly
2. color coded — grouped by size then shading
3. hi $ vintage above and well priced new on lower racks
Strolled in because I was in the area and the sign read antiques. Let me tell you they ‘KEEP IT SIMPLE”. As a merchandise boss told me once — go narrow and deep. Stick to what you do well.
They could use a few more Hawaiian items for women, like vintage sarongs or hawaiian print slip dresses. Maybe some of those ‘scarf’ cut dresses in Hawaiian fabrics. Just saying…
Sooo glad I stuck it out to discover. Found that just perfect slip dress in a Reyn Spooner print XS for my son’t girlfriend… the one and only small dress. Then, on the way out — found a Koi print for me and string instrument piece for hubby.
The service is great, they leave you alone to browse. And if you have a question for a certain print design detail, BOOM here’s a piece and over here and over here etc. Very accommodating — but plan out some time.
WISH I had more time to dig (Hawaiian shirts for everyone)…
(parking in the area difficult but worth the stroll over)

What do Anthony Bourdain, Charlie Sheen, and Tracey A. have in common? I wish I could think of a great joke here but I’m baffled. The one thing I know we all share is having purchased men’s Hawaiian shirts at Bailey’s, a dusty unassuming storefront packed to the rafters with new, vintage, and used Aloha shirts.
If you’re willing to do the hard work of sorting through tightly packed racks, you’ll be rewarded with some beautiful finds. I was walking out of here with a gorgeous, new $ 90 reproduction of a men’s Aloha shirt worn by Montgomery Clift in «From Here to Eternity» when I found a classic used men’s Reyn Spooner shirt ($ 40) that I had to have. Then I doubled back and started looking at things again and wound up with another new men’s shirt (Kalakaua, $ 63), and another used men’s Reyn Spooner ($ 35). Anthony Bourdain paid thousands for his vintage shirt, so I didn’t feel so guilty about my four purchases.
The quality of the used shirts here is far above what I’ve come across in thrift stores and the selection is unequaled. Bailey’s is selling the used shirts at $ 30 — $ 40 prices because they’re vibrant patterns in good condition and there’s a ton to choose from. The new shirt prices are also in line with the typical prices on these things. The vintage shirts look beautiful dangling from the ceiling and have prices to match. It’s fine that they were out of my reach (in more ways than one).
Bailey’s also carries women’s and children’s clothes as well as some other assorted goods. To me, none of this compares to a good, colorful men’s Hawaiian shirt. I poked around on that side of the store but found nothing that interested me remotely. The N.Y. Times listed Bailey’s as the only «must see» shop for visitors with 36 hours in Honolulu. I wouldn’t go that far, nor would I recommend going here if you don’t care for Hawaiian shirts, but if that’s your thing then definitely don’t miss Bailey’s.

This place is jammed with aloha shirts, aloha wear, Hawaiiana collectibles, fabric, and a bunch of other antiques. I like this place and while I want to support local businesses, some of their prices are outrageously marked up! The condition of some items don’t even warrant the price. I saw a few original Liberty House dresses at Goodwill in great condition for $ 10.00 and here, they were $ 59.99!
The inside is organized like a thrift store with minimal organization and a lot of random «vintage» items lying by the racks. It’s difficult to navigate the store and it’s easy to lose your friend that you’ve walked in with. It’s literally packed with old (er) things even up on the ceilings. To me, it’s a little run down and could afford to use a massive clean up and have a blow-​sale once a year or something to keep it from becoming a hoarder’s paradise. It smells stale in there, too.
Parking is not great and it’s all street parking. Overall it’s worth visiting once.

Packed to the BRIM with clothing!
Doubtful a place this small could have 15,000 of anything, but it was definately fascinating and I love that they have shirts for every price range and style: used… vintage, designer, etc.
I wished they had a greater selection of skirts and more modern dresses. As authentic as a mumu is, I don’t know if I can be ever be caught on the mainland IN one!
This would be a 4 star review if this store wasn’t responsible for me getting to the airport late and just barely making my flight!!! (My own fault really.)