Lava Luau Origins
Modern Islandwear for the Wild at Heart
Born from the search for bold, modern aloha wear, Lava Luau blends tropical heritage with contemporary edge. What started as a design solution for a Hawaiian wedding became a full-on mission to evolve island fashion.
Inspired by the energy of the Los Angeles tiki scene, Lava Luau reimagines classic Polynesian aesthetics through bold patterns, premium fabrics, and a sharp modern fit. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s reinvention.
Our start
Modern Takes, Classic Styles
It all started with a wedding in Hawaii. I was packing for the trip, looking for something that fit the island vibe—but still felt like me. Everything I found was either outdated, too traditional, or just didn’t hit with the energy I wanted. That’s when I realized: modern aloha wear didn’t exist.
So I made it.
Here is our
Brand Origin
Back in Los Angeles, I started exploring the city’s thriving tiki culture—where vintage meets creativity. As a designer with a custom apparel & fashion background, the pieces came together fast: Bold patterns. Premium fabrics. A sharper, contemporary fit.
Lava Luau was born.
The Vibe
Not just fashion. A mindset.
Lava Luau isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about transformation.
We take classic aloha shirt DNA and remix it into statement pieces built for now.
Signature art
The Collections
Lava Luau has three major themes. Each collection falls under one of these main aesthetics.
Modern Floral – Tropical blooms reworked with high-contrast, contemporary design
Neo Classics – Glitch, synthwave, and future-island energy
Tropical Oddities – Kitschy, playful, character-driven chaos
release date
Drops
What's a drop? Its a street-date release for the collection. Keep Up with us on social media for new dates. Check back often - You just may be surprised.
Exclusive
Limited Editions
Some drops stay forever. Some don't. Grab them while you can.
Once they are gone - they are gone.
Artwork
Remixes
Most collections have a Remix - a revamped, redesigned, recolored or reworked print. Some are limited edition. Once they are gone - they are gone.
Mix and match remixed prints for a truly unique look.
This isn’t just vacation wear.
This is Lava Luau.
Where tradition meets the future of aloha.