Sig Zane Designs

Not only does Sig zane create amazing aloha attire which I love to wear for work and leisure but his staff is simply wonderful. I have been a customer for more than two years and during 2015 I spoke with Hoku from the Hilo store who has been my source for new Sig zane shirts in my size each time new ones are released. She takes the extra effort to photograph the new arrivals and email the pictures to me so that I can select from the newest arrivals. Within 24 hours I can place my order over the phone and the shirts are at my doorstep within a few days after. She always has such aloha and professionalism in her voice and were I Sig Zane I’d give her a big raise in pay. She exemplifies the best in aloha and customer service just as sig Zane exemplifies the best in unique and limited edition aloha wear for men. Mahalo!

My fave aloha shirts. Beautiful designs, meaningful, and of the highest quality. The core of my professional wardrobe. I acquired them about 10 years ago when they were very affordable. I’m sure they will last at least another 10.
The bayfront shop is neat. Nice people. New designs are super cool. Hope to add another to the collection someday…

This place is always nice to visit. Can’t always buy a clothes every time but it’s always fun to try things on. The staff is very helpful with anything you need. They are very very nice when returning a gift that’s may be more then 90 days out. The designs are very nice and they have a rainbow of colors. If you want a good quality made aloha shirt this is one to always have in your closet.

The shirts are amazing. The colors and patterns so vibrant and full of mo’olelo. And the staff… simply delightful!

Really loved this store. And it is the only one in Hawaii or elsewhere, as I understand. You can go online but that would take away from the experience of visiting the store.
The sales clerk had a great understanding of the plant species that are used in the designs as each is clearly well thought-​out and each has a deep significance to the designer and to the people of this place.
The fabrics are hand-​printed and the styles are very Hawaii. Very Hilo! I really wanted an item with the koa leaves print but they were sold out in my size. :(Very sad.
You could say that each piece is a unique work of art. These very limited edition items are well worth the prices, which do not seem at all excessive to me all things considered. Oh yes, of course I made a purchase and I know I bought something more than just a couple pieces of clothing.

Sig Zane Designs are only exclusive to Hilo. Aloha print attire for men, women. There are some clothes for children also. Their designs are limited and the prices are pretty high. It caters to a lot of tourists, executives, and many locals wanting that «top shelf» Aloha attire. I know for a fact during Merrie Monarch Festival, this store makes a killing with all those clothes.
The prints are bold, modern and sophisticated. The colors pop and it seems to lure you in to make you want some. Sig Zane clothing is not my cup of tea though. Even though it’s exclusive to Hilo, a local business, I can’t see myself spending $ 150 on a Aloha shirt. My wife has some Sig Zane dresses she uses for work, but still the whole Sig Zane concept ain’t my thing.
If you are in Hilo, go ahead and support local businesses. They accept credit cards and loads of cash, haha. Get a Sig Zane outfit cause you now you won’t get it anywhere else!

Love the high quality fabric. The designs are not only artistic, they are significant to Hawaii. Clothing and accessories offer the host a fresh look of Aloha! Sig Zane is a local lifestyle with CLASS!

Ridiculously overpriced. designs are blah. caters to Japan tourists. No kamaaina discounts??? Wait til someone gets tired of theirs, then gives it to you.

Love to look at the designs. Great fabric. Way too expensive for me though.

I love this store. I work a few minutes away and I can’t get enough of it. Although due to the price I only can afford one a year. But it’s all worth. Beautiful designs if you can get them before they sell out to other people. It does run a little small for women but guys last I bought one for my husband it ran one size bigger.
They last a long time. I have dresses from several years ago. It’s too bad my daughter keeps out growing hers so fast, she can only wear them for a few months.
Customer service is awesome! Everyone there is so friendly. By now they all know us by name so that’s cool. Most of them are bilingual so it helps when the tourist come and speak another language.
I still have a bag when he first designed the open leather trim bag. Still lasting, now if I could only get the rain to stop so I don’t get it wet. LOL right stop raining in Hilo.

Aloha wear is like rodeo gear — both look cool in their element, but once removed look pretty lame. If you are going to buy one aloha shirt, and find yourself on the Big Island then consider Sig Zane. You may get more long term usability from his simple designs on solid backgrounds. However, if you are one of us working stiffs I can think of a lot of better uses for $ 110. Of course, if you are a Hawaii State politician you already have 5 of these as wearing $ 600 worth of cloth somehow makes you more authentic.

Absolutely beautiful store! It’s like art and clothing in one! My husband has a few item and loves all of them! Yes it is pricey but the amount of work and background that goes into each design is totally worth a piece of art that will last a very long time! Not to mention made in, designed in, printed in Hawaii!
The man that gave a bad review probably came in with a bad attitude and gave the sales staff a bad time. Everyone that works in the store is amazingly friendly and helpful! We’ve never had anything but good service!

I own several items of clothing from Sig Zane and I really, really want to love them, but I just can’t. The brick & mortar store in downtown Hilo is a must visit every time I go to Hilo, but I just can’t get excited about their women’s clothes.
1) I wear a size medium, have an hourglass figure, and their clothes never seem to fit right — always too tight around the bust and hips and way too big around the waist. I’ve heard that Sig prides himself on creating clothing for Hawaiian women who may not be «supermodel thin.» That’s great, but it seems as if his clothing will only fit you if you are built straight up and down. I’m used to mainland designers like J. Crew designing for women that are basically built like little boys, but this is a Hawaiian designer who’s supposed to be designing for Hawaiian women. C’mon! If you are at all curvy (meaning you have waist to bust and waist to hip ratios less than 1 and not aren’t just thin or big all over), don’t even think about it unless you’re willing to go to a tailor. I’m extremely frustrated by this issue — can you tell?
2) There’s something odd about the fabric. It’s feels very thick and stiff, doesn’t really «drape» well, and doesn’t breathe very well in the humidity. The labels say that their clothing is 100% cotton (except for a few items that are done in linen), but it feels almost like the kind of material you would make a thick tablecloth out of. I don’t know. It’s really difficult to describe. This brand is favored by hula dancers and while the dresses look lovely while standing still I find them very difficult to dance in just because they don’t move with my body.
3) The online selection is terrible, which bums me out since I’m currently finishing my PhD in Boston and don’t get to Hilo very often anymore.
The two stars are for amazing prints that are beautiful to both look at and think about and how amazing their aloha shirts look on a handsome Kanaka man!

If you are from Hawaii, you have definitely heard of, seen, or wanted a Sig Zane design apparel. And if you haven’t — what kind of a local are you?! Just kidding. (No I’m not.) I knew that when I went to Hilo, I wanted a Sig Zane design dress. Sig Zane’s designs are a perfect blend of traditional aloha attire and modernity that uses fresh colors, designs, and cuts to bring the old and new together into a perfect garment! Walking around the store (which is beautiful in its interior design btw) was like walking through a candy shop. So many colors! And designs!
The staff is incredibly friendly and helped me to a fitting room and even helped me to decide between two dresses. Some fabrics eventually are discontinued, so every purchase is a treasure. I can’t wait to go back for my next dress! (You can also purchase online, but the store has a larger variety of designs and sizes.)

I’ve never made it to the big Island, but it’s already in my heart… or atleast I wear it that way. Thanks to Sig Zane.
I was introduced to the style of Sig Zane by friends. If you’re tired of the tired typical Hawaiian shirt, Sig Zane may be for you. The designs they offer are vibrant, unique, and Indigenous. Sig Zane is a Hawaiian Native-​owned business, and many of the designs are Native-​inspired.
I’ve done my Sig Zane shopping online. Their website has several options for ya. Some of the shirts can be pricey, but they really are worth it. They sometimes have several pieces on sale as well.
When you wear a Sig Zane garment, you are wearing art.

Sig Zane Designs is perhaps the top Hawaiian apparel designer in Hawaii, PERIOD. His designs are inspired by nature and it’s many treasures — flowers, ferns, sea creatures, trees, or historical places. Each design comes with a story about how he came up with the design (i.e., he describes the significance of the flower). He uses very standard colors (blacks, browns, blues) and doesn’t hesitate using bright and vibrant colors (reds, oranges, teal blue, yellows) in his base colors and designs. The clothes are made with dyed 100% cotton, which make for a very comfortable and long lasting clothes.
Sig Zane has been selling his line of Hawaiian clothes for over 25 years. He has become a national and international designer sensation. I went into the Hilo, HI store today and the place was flooded with guests from Japan and all across the US. Prices are on the high side, but I believe it matches the quality designs and product materials used to make the clothes.
Ladies short dresses: $ 95 — $ 140.
Men’s Hawaiian shirts: $ 89
Ladies purses: $ 140+
Men’s Tshirts: $ 36.
If you are at the Hilo store, be sure to check out the back sale /​clearance section. In most instances, there are XXL-​4XL sized shirts and dresses at a 25−50% discount. You might get lucky finding a smaller size.
Super huge kudos go to Ipo (Internet sales manager & distribution) and Emery. Both have helped me over the years and have been super friendly. I’ve purchased Sig Zane design clothes over the last 15+ years, and will continue to do so! Maika’i Loa!

Definitely cool designs in Hawaiian shirts and dresses, but the patterns that appealed to me in the women’s styles weren’t in the right sizes. Wasn’t much of a choice in women’s actually.
Items were not cheap here, but I assume it’s because this designer is a known commodity. I even saw him working in conjunction with Big Island Candies (one of his patterns was on one of their candy boxes).
I wouldn’t have minded putting up the money if I could have found something I liked. Unfortunately I was stymied several times by the selection. Too bad.

Nothing says Hilo apparel than Sig Zane. The designs they offer are truly unique and offer a different aloha shirt that stands out and makes a statement. Is it more expensive, yes, but you get a high quality shirt with a truly unique print that makes it worth it.
The store itself is somewhat off the beaten path, however it is Hilo. How far is anything really? The selection is the entire collection. So if it isn’t available there, it isn’t available period.
Sig Zane offers a contemporary look to aloha shirts which are refreshing and attracts not only the younger crowds, but the older groups of businessmen. Sig Zane’s looks are quintessentially Hawaii and more so Hilo. It is different, cool, and traditional all at the same time.
If you ever want to spring for a nice aloha shirt. Check out Sig Zane. Oh, they also have a website you can order off of as well!

Sig Zane, is the epitome of Hilo fashion designers and also a very pleasant man to be around. Come Merrie Monarch time (
), the city is all decked out in Sig’s finest and his store is packed with wave upon wave of tourists, locals, and halau’s alike. Simple, but using a variety of colorful dyes, Zane emphasizes the plain beauty of the world around him.
The store is elegantly designed with a rich wooden feel. It’s in stark contrast to the outside Hilo waterfront which emanates an more small old town feel, but they work so well together.
His men’s shirts start around $ 80, but he has many online sales and at the back of his store is a clearance rack. He even had a new gradient color style dress which was completely striking, but unfortunately my girlfriends size was sold out. His employees are extremely helpful and easy to talk to. It’s small town Hilo after all.
If you had to pick one Aloha clothing to wear, this should be it.

Amazing designs based on the leaves and other nature of Hawaii. Lots of bright colors as well as neutral shades. Men’s shirts run to 3X. They are just starting to carry some larger sizes in women’s attire.
We happened to go in when they were having a sale on everything so that made buying some beautiful aloha shirts more doable — I think the regular price is $ 80. They are good quality for that price but still, ouch!
They also have a website so if you are not lucky enough to find yourself in Hilo you still can check them out.