D ale Hope was born in Honolulu and spent his life in and around Hawaii’s garment industry. He inherited his parents’ clothing business when he was in his twenties; in 1986 he purchased the legendary Kahala label and led the company back to prominence.
Widely recognized as an authority on Aloha Shirts, he received the Governor’s Cup for “Hawaii Apparel Manufacture of the Year”
Dale Hope and his daughter
Dale is an avid surfer and paddler and all-around waterman. He currently lives with his wife and daughter in Hawaii and is still actively involved in Hawaiian art, Aloha Prints and maintaining a healthy life style.
