The Hawaii Express Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Top off a casual look with a nod to The Hawaii Express, the short-lived airline that linked Los Angeles and Honolulu in the early 1980s. Its Boeing 747-100, nicknamed The Big Pineapple, stood out with a mango-colored tail and rainbow stripe. This cuffed beanie brings that memorable airline story into a practical everyday accessory, suited to aviation fans, airline history collectors, and anyone who appreciates distinctive travel-era branding.
The Hawaii Express was a scheduled passenger airline serving Los Angeles and Honolulu. Founded by Michael Hartley, who later founded Air Hawaii and CheapTickets, it began flights on August 20, 1982, with one Boeing 747-100. Nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” the aircraft had a mango-colored tail and a rainbow-colored stripe along its side. The airline based its crews at Los Angeles International Airport, where TWA provided maintenance and gate facilities. Its first pilots included former Braniff Airlines personnel, while its original flight attendants had been furloughed by various major U.S. airlines. In May 1983, The Hawaii Express acquired two DC-10-10 aircraft from World Airways, which were configured and repainted at the World Air Center at Oakland International Airport. The 747 and both DC-10s operated at the same time for a period, as the airline shifted its fleet. An August 1983 timetable showed three daily round trips between Los Angeles International Airport and Honolulu International Airport. The airline suspended flights on December 20, 1983, and filed for bankruptcy the next day. Its brief history links a distinctive transpacific brand and wide-body aircraft to the airline industry’s changing landscape in the early 1980s.
Top off a casual look with a nod to The Hawaii Express, the short-lived airline that linked Los Angeles and Honolulu in the early 1980s. Its Boeing 747-100, nicknamed The Big Pineapple, stood out with a mango-colored tail and rainbow stripe. This cuffed beanie brings that memorable airline story into a practical everyday accessory, suited to aviation fans, airline history collectors, and anyone who appreciates distinctive travel-era branding.
The Hawaii Express was a scheduled passenger airline serving Los Angeles and Honolulu. Founded by Michael Hartley, who later founded Air Hawaii and CheapTickets, it began flights on August 20, 1982, with one Boeing 747-100. Nicknamed “The Big Pineapple,” the aircraft had a mango-colored tail and a rainbow-colored stripe along its side. The airline based its crews at Los Angeles International Airport, where TWA provided maintenance and gate facilities. Its first pilots included former Braniff Airlines personnel, while its original flight attendants had been furloughed by various major U.S. airlines. In May 1983, The Hawaii Express acquired two DC-10-10 aircraft from World Airways, which were configured and repainted at the World Air Center at Oakland International Airport. The 747 and both DC-10s operated at the same time for a period, as the airline shifted its fleet. An August 1983 timetable showed three daily round trips between Los Angeles International Airport and Honolulu International Airport. The airline suspended flights on December 20, 1983, and filed for bankruptcy the next day. Its brief history links a distinctive transpacific brand and wide-body aircraft to the airline industry’s changing landscape in the early 1980s.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.