Celebrate 30 years of Dietrich Varez by Reyn Spooner with a special collection of never-before-seen prints honoring the legendary artist whose work captures the spirit, myths, and legends of Hawai’i like no other.

Celebrate 30 years of Dietrich Varez by Reyn Spooner with a special collection of never-before-seen prints honoring the legendary artist whose work captures the spirit, myths, and legends of Hawai’i like no other.

Dietrich Varez was a self-taught artist, printmaker, and storyteller who spent decades creating intricate designs that brought the spirit of old Hawai‘i to life. Inspired by everything from lush landscapes, mythical figures, and cultural traditions, he used his signature linocut technique to transform Hawai‘i’s legends into bold, instantly recognizable works of art.

For 30 years, we’ve been honored to collaborate with Dietrich, translating his iconic artwork into collectible Aloha shirts beloved by our fans.

Though he passed in 2018, his legacy remains woven into the fabric of Reyn Spooner.

Dietrich Varez was a self-taught artist, printmaker, and storyteller who spent decades creating intricate designs that brought the spirit of old Hawai‘i to life. Inspired by everything from lush landscapes, mythical figures, and cultural traditions, he used his signature linocut technique to transform Hawai‘i’s legends into bold, instantly recognizable works of art.

For 30 years, we’ve been honored to collaborate with Dietrich, translating his iconic artwork into collectible Aloha shirts beloved by our fans.

Though he passed in 2018, his legacy remains woven into the fabric of Reyn Spooner.

BEHIND THE PRINTS

BEHIND THE PRINTS

From deep within our archive we uncovered four never-before seen designs that embody the iconic themes, techniques, and storytelling Dietrich Varez is known for to celebrate his legacy.

Each print represents a different theme from his artistry – stylized waves and ocean creatures, playful pigs taking part in traditional Hawaiian activities, a four-panel squares design tracing the journey of a fisherman’s catch, and an homage to Hawai‘i’s waterman and classic ocean sports coming together in a collection made to be collected.

From deep within our archive we uncovered four never-before seen designs that embody the iconic themes, techniques, and storytelling Dietrich Varez is known for to celebrate his legacy.

Each print represents a different theme from his artistry – stylized waves and ocean creatures, playful pigs taking part in traditional Hawaiian activities, a four-panel squares design tracing the journey of a fisherman’s catch, and an homage to Hawai‘i’s waterman and classic ocean sports coming together in a collection made to be collected.