Billabong
During the late 60’s and early 70’s, the surfing lifestyle meant getting in your kombi van packed to the rafters with surfboards, surfmaps, tents and sleeping bags and heading to the coast for classic surfing safari. Where one ended up depended entirely on the waves. One day you could be riding the hollow lefthand reef-break at Summercloud Bay on Sydney’s south coast, the next morning you could wake up at Angourie on NSW’s far north coast.
The weather map dictated which direction these free-spirited wave hunters would point their kombi, and nobody knew how to read weather map better than ex-Maroubra surfer Gordon Merchant. He had an uncanny ability to turn up at the right beach exactly when it was ‘going off’ (that translated means when the wind, tide and surf combine to produce perfect waves).
It was after one such magic surf-run up the coast, in search of that inevitable Pot of Gold, that invariably punctuated his surf safaris, that meant Gordon simply did not return to Maroubra. He had found his surfing Utopia, a 20 miles stretch of golden beach and perfect point breaks.
AS far as Gordon was concerned this was Meca- averaging 300 days per year of good quality surf, where one could wear boardshorts or baggies for 9 months of the year. He settled in quickly and it was not long before Gordon was making a significant contribution to the Gold Coast’s infant surfing industry.
As a shaper, Gordon made a huge breakthrough when he introduced a surfboard with a tucked-under edge, a development that aided Joe Larkin’s team-riders Michael Petersen and Rabbit Bartholomew in their ascension to the top world surfing.
As a surfer, Gordon saved many a wiped-out surfer from grief when he developed the first leg-rope. Sure, it was a primitive device by today’s standards, but anybody who has had to scramble over the rocks at Burleigh Heads on a big day owes Gordon a schooner.
In 1973 Gordon and Rena Merchant began producing handmade boardshorts under their flat overlooking his beloved Burleigh. They were tough as teak, able to withstand not only the elements, but also able to absorb the sort of punishment that local juniors Guy Omerod and Rabbit Bartholomew would put those first issued
trunks through.
From those humble beginnings, Billabong was born.
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Billabong Women’s Happy Hour Mini Dress
MGRO/MAUVE
NGZO- ORANGE PEELFabric: Crinkle viscose fabric.
Fit: Fitted bodice, easy skirt.
Neck: Halter neck.
Sleeves: Sleeveless.
Closure: Matching fabric halter ties.
Branding: Metal plate.
Strapless with keyhole at front.
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Billabong Women’s New Waves 2 Pant
MEQO – GREEN/PINK/ORANGE
NFSO – ORANGE/BROWNWomen’s beach pants.
Striped.
Smocked pull-on waist.
Wide leg.
Front pockets.
Back patch pockets.
Material: crinkle gauze.$34.99 – $49.95Billabong Women’s New Waves 2 Pant
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Billabong Women’s Sol Searcher Hike Bikini Bottoms
BFD0-PURE AQUA
BPB- BLACK PEBBLE
PHPO- BRIGHT ORCHIDMade of recycled Peach Stretch nylon, the Hike bikini bottoms are a retro high-leg style that sits above the hip and offers that legs-for-days look you know you’re after.
Eco-Conscious Fabric: Recycled nylon peach stretch blend fabric.
$24.99 – $45.95Billabong Women’s Sol Searcher Hike Bikini Bottoms
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Billabong Women’s Out For Waves Cover-Up Dress
BPB- BLACK PEBBLE
SC2- SALT CRYSTALA dress that floats as free as your spirit, the Out For Waves delivers a lightweight, semi-sheer knit. An easy beach cover-up or tunic top, the short sleeve dress features feminine flutter sleeves and a keyhole detail at the upper back.
$34.99 – $45.95Billabong Women’s Out For Waves Cover-Up Dress
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Billabong Women’s Schools Out Corduroy Backpack
AGA- AGAVA
CLVO- DESERT CLAYMade of sturdy cotton corduroy in a range of colorways, the Schools Out Cord backpack mixes fashion and function. It features a main compartment with a dedicated laptop sleeve, a front zip pocket for easy access to your essentials, and padded shoulder straps to let you travel in comfort.
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Billabong Women’s Sol Searcher Multi-Way Triangle Bikini Top
CZJO – BLACK
MGJO – LILACYour sidekick on the hunt for sun and swell, the Sol Searcher Multi Triangle bikini top takes a fresh look at a timeless style. Built with removable cup inserts and spaghetti ties, this convertible triangle top can be styled in multiple ways to show off your signature style.
Women’s Multi-Way Triangle Bikini Top.
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Billabong Women’s Schools Out Backpack
GDD- GOLD DUST
Women’s backpacks.
Allover print.
Padded shoulder straps.
Interior laptop sleeve.
Logo faux leather patch.
Volume: 31-liter capacity.
Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 7 inches.
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BILLABONG MEN’S Sundays Airlite Performance 19″ Boardshorts
AQU – AQUA
Unlock your surf potential with our Billabong Sundays Airlite Performance Boardshorts. Crafted from an eco-conscious fabric blend developed from recycled plastic bottles, these 19″ trunks feature a Micro Repel coating or quick-drying comfort and durability, and an engineered fit with a secure tie closure.
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Billabong Women’s Get Low Short Denim Shorts
Features
- Collection: Denim collection
- Fabric: Cotton rigid denim fabric
- Fit: Relaxed fit
- Fly: Button fly
- Rise: Low rise
- Closure:Button closure
- Pockets: 5 pockets
- Branding: Logo flag label
- Other Features: Roll cuff
Materials 100% Cotton
$29.99 – $39.99Billabong Women’s Get Low Short Denim Shorts
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Billabong Women’s High Tides Short Denim Shorts
- Collection: Denim collection
- Fabric: Cotton rigid denim fabric
- Rise: High rise
- Fly: Zip fly
- Closure: Button closure
- Pockets: 5 pockets
- Branding: Logo flag label
$29.99 – $39.99Billabong Women’s High Tides Short Denim Shorts
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BILLABONG WOMEN’S Summer High Hike Bikini Bottoms
SCS – SALT CRYSTAL (WHITE)
High vibes and sunny skies in the Summer High Hike bottom. The women’s bikini bottom features a super high leg rise and skimpy bum coverage that channels an 80s envy silhouette. Made in Recycled Summer High fabric and finished with side twist detailing.
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Billabong Women’s In The Loop Hike Bikini Bottoms
BMBO – BLUE
Have some fun with color and texture in the Loop Hike Bikini Bottoms. Made of recycled terry rib fabric, this women’s swim bottom features an 80s-inspired cut that sits above the hip to create a long-legged silhouette, while skimpy bum coverage gives you max bronzing potential.
Women’s Bikini Bottoms.
$39.99