Birmingham born · Surf inspired · A way of life
Independent clothing & lifestyle

LIVE FREE.
STAY TRUE.

Inspired by the ocean, built for adventure and made for those who take the long way home. Welcome to Shaka ’Uhane.

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Made for the everyday adventure

The collection

Vintage-inspired clothing with a laid-back spirit. Our first collection is in development, with carefully selected fabrics and original artwork.

Coming soonIllustrative cream surf graphic T-shirt concept

Graphic tees

Organic cotton · Retro surf artwork

Target price from £20
Future collectionIllustrative dark hoodie with shaka hand and floral graphic

Everyday hoodies

Relaxed comfort · Adventure-ready style

Pricing to be confirmed
In developmentIllustrative cream relaxed T-shirt dress with floral logo

T-shirt dresses

Relaxed fit · Concealed pockets · Embroidery

Target price £45–£55

Images are design visualisations, not photographs of finished stock. Products and prices are provisional.

Surf ✳ Skate ✳ Explore ✳ Repeat
Original creative direction

Wear your story

From rolling waves to city streets and mountain trails, each artwork concept celebrates movement, freedom and the outdoors.

Retro sunset surfer silhouette design

Sunset surfer

Ocean culture

Vintage breaking wave surf design

The break

Surf and sea

Retro tropical hula portrait design

Island soul

Hawaiian inspiration

Skateboarder silhouette against retro sunset

Street spirit

Skate lifestyle

BMX rider graphic against vintage landscape

Ride free

BMX culture

Rock climber vintage badge graphic

Higher ground

Climbing

Parkour runner vintage graphic

Urban motion

Parkour

Roller skater vintage sunset illustration

Roll with it

Roller skating

Concept artwork is exploratory and will be refined into production-ready designs.

Vehicles · Events · Experiences

Vintage fire truck hire

Meet our real 1979 Volkswagen T2 crew cab fire truck — full of vintage character and ready to make your event unforgettable.

Our red 1979 VW T2 crew cab fire truck photographed beside a colourful graffiti wall at sunset
One of a kind · Birmingham based

Turn up differently.

Book our classic VW fire truck as the centrepiece of your wedding, celebration, brand activation or creative production. Its distinctive retro character makes for standout photographs and lasting memories.

WeddingsProm photo experiencesChildren's themed partiesCorporate promotionsPhotoshootsFilm & television

Capacity: Driver plus up to five passengers, subject to approved seating, insurance and the legal requirements of each booking. Passenger transport is offered only where permitted; stationary appearances and photography are available as separate services.

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All bookings are subject to availability, written quotation, appropriate insurance and applicable licensing. No online payment is taken on this website.

Our story

More than a label.

Shaka ’Uhane is a Birmingham-based clothing and lifestyle brand with its heart in the surf, the outdoors and the freedom to be yourself.

We love the character of vintage design, the simplicity of an open road and the feeling of being close to nature. Our aim is to make clothing that captures that spirit — comfortable, expressive and built with care.

We're starting small, developing our first products thoughtfully and working towards more responsible choices at every stage.

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What matters to us

Good vibes. Better choices.

Thoughtful fabrics

We are exploring certified organic cotton and durable fabrics chosen for comfort, quality and lower impact.

Responsible partners

We seek manufacturing partners who can evidence ethical working practices and relevant textile certifications.

Made to be worn

Timeless vintage-inspired artwork and considered garment choices — not disposable trends.

Certification and environmental claims will be confirmed for each finished product before sale.

Be part of the journey

GOOD THINGS ARE COMING.

Our first collection is taking shape. Want to collaborate, stock our designs or hear when we launch? We'd love to hear from you.

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Adam.shakauhane@gmail.com