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 All Day Long Top
ANI- ANIMAL PRINT
MUL- MULTICOLORWomen’s Knit Top.
Fabric: Cotton Jersey.
Fit: Fitted.
Features: Smocked Bodice.
Flutter Sleeve.
Ruffle Hem.$29.99 -
Billabong Men’s All Day Pro Boardshorts 20″
BLK- BLACK
MST- MISTMen’s performance boardshorts.
Recycled polyester.
High-performance fabric.
4-Way stretch material.
Micro Repel water repellent coating.
Lightweight, quick-dry.
Length: Regular
Outseam: 20”$39.99 -
Billabong Men’s Crossfire Slub Short
LKH- LIGHT KHAKI
NVY- NAVY
BLK- BLACK
CHI- CHINOProduct Type: Men’s submersible walk shorts.
Fabric/Tech: 4-way stretch fabric with a slub texture.
Made with recycled PET plastic bottles.
Micro Repel water repellent coating for a lightweight and quick-drying fabric.
Length: 21″ outseam, regular length.
Fit: Core.
Additional Features: Crossfire internal jacquard waistband.
Chino styling with zipper at back right pocket.
Recycler stretch flag label at left waistband.
Word mark label above the back right pocket.
Wave label on bottom left leg hem.$59.95 -
Boys’ All Day Layback Boardshorts
RHT- RED
MEL- MELON ORANGE
AQU- AQUA
BLK- BLACK
CYAN-CYAN BLUEBoy’s Elastic Waist Boardshorts.
Layback series.
Fabric/tech: Recycler Surf Suede. The original durable boardshort fabric for all your surf needs. Made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
Additional Features: Features an array of solid colors and elastic waist comfort.
Micro Repel water repellent coating for a lightweight and quick-drying fabric.
Fit: LoTide, a modern fit featuring an elastic lasso waist. Equally perfect for a lounge on the beach or a quick shred.
Outseam: 16-inch outseam short length.
Waist: Elastic with lasso drawcord.
Pockets: Side.$24.99 -
Billabong Women’s Tanlines Hike Bikini Bottom
GKZO- SWEETGRASS
WHT- WHITEWomen’s Rib Knit Bikini Bottom.
Product type: Hike bikini bottom.
Fabric: Recycled Tanlines Rib.
Coverage: Super-Skimpy bum coverage.
Rise: Medium Rise.
Leg: Super High Cut Leg.
Branding: Embroidered logo.
Solid.$29.99 – $39.99Billabong Women’s Tanlines Hike Bikini Bottom
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Billabong Women’s Lost In Daydreams Maui Rider Bikini Bottom
MUL- MULTICOLOR
Women’s High Waisted Bikini Bottoms.
Style: Maui Rider bikini bottom.
Fabric: Recycled Peach Stretch.
Coverage: Medium bum coverage.
Rise: High, sits just below the belly button.
Branding: Embroidered logo.
Pattern: Tropical floral print.$39.99 -
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.
Material: cotton.$45.95 -
Billabong Men’s Walled Trucker Hat
HGY- HEATHER GREY
BLK-BLACKMen’s trucker hat.
6 panel.
Mesh back.
Cotton twill front panel.
Embroidered patch at center front.
Flag label at back.
Curved bill.
Adjustable snapback.$19.99$27.95Billabong Men’s Walled Trucker Hat
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Billabong Women Mini Mama Backpack
POU – PEACH OUT (Pink/Brown/White/Black stripes)
KVJO- BLACK SANDS 2 (Black and White)Cut the excess baggage while keeping your gear closure and hands-free. A downsized version of the classic canvas backpack, the Mini Mama is topped with a vegan leather patch at the exterior pocket.
Front zip pocket.
Adjustable straps.
Volume: 6.8 Liters.
Dimensions: 11 x 10.5 x 3.5 inches.$29.99 – $39.95Billabong Women Mini Mama Backpack
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Billabong Women’s Take A Trip Short Sleeve T-Shirt
ICB- ICE BLUE
MUL- MULTICOLOR (NOT PICTURED)Women’s Tie Dye T-Shirt.
Short sleeves.
Crew neck.
Relaxed fit.
Rib-knit neckband.
Graphic print at left chest.
Tie-dye wash.
Material: Loose knit jersey.$29.99$39.95Billabong Women’s Take A Trip Short Sleeve T-Shirt
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Billabong Women’s Buttoned Up Denim Short
BCB- NOT PICTURED
ARI- ACID WASH
SBC-SEA BLEACH
IGR- INDIGOAdd a dose of edge with distressed denim and exposed hardware. Your everyday style will thank you for this one. An ode to the original cut-off, the women’s denim shorts feature a classic 5-pocket style, exposed button-up fly, and modern stretch.
Women’s denim shorts.
5-pocket.
Cutoff hem
Button-front closure.
Stretch denim.$39.99 -
Billabong Women’s Baja Sandal
CSB- CLASSIC BLUE
NAT- NATURALRooted in surf trip stripes, the Baja sandals keep the adventure going with a super cush footbed. The next best thing to bare feet, the flip flops are designed with a squishy footbed and striped woven 3-point straps.
Women’s flip-flops.
Woven novelty strap three-point thong straps.
Cece Construction – Next best thing to bare feet.
Comfort “squishy” footbed.$24.99