Aloha shirt expert Dale Hope, photographer Ric Noyle, stamp designer Carl Herrman and Gov. Neil Abercrombie | Photo © Heidi Chang

For decades, the iconic Aloha Shirt has reflected Hawaii’s beauty, spirit and unique island culture. Now, they’re being commemorated on new U.S. postcard stamps. The five colorful stamps feature everything from Hawaiian flowers and fish to surfers.

Aloha Shirts Stamps | Courtesy U.S. Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the new stamps yesterday at a special First Day of Issue ceremony in Honolulu. Aloha shirt authority and designer Dale Hope, who led the campaign for the Aloha shirt stamps, participated in the dedication ceremony, along with Carl Herrman, who designed the stamps using photos by Ric Noyle.

Governor Neil Abercrombie made a few remarks at the event, wearing what else, but a colorful Aloha shirt.

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie | Photo © Heidi Chang

Hawaii fashion designer Amos Kotomori has created a special line of Aloha Shirts for Neiman Marcus in Honolulu, which includes the Year of the Dragon shirt that he’s wearing.

Hawaii Aloha Shirt Designer Amos Kotomori | Photo © Heidi Chang

Don’t forget, stamp rates go up this Sunday. The regular Forever stamps used to mail letters will go up a penny to 45 cents.

Postcard stamps will increase three cents to 32 cents.

The new Aloha shirt stamps will be the only 32 cent postcard stamps sold under the new rate in the country.