Billabong profit growth rides on northern waves Aug 22, 2008
The company said it was confident of strong wholesale and retail sales of its boardshorts, fashion apparel and accessories both in Australia and overseas. Despite the economic downturn, as it had strong forward orders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
They surf at Dangerous Banks, 35km off Tassie Aug 3, 2008
He walked off the plane at Sydney in boardshorts, T-shirt and hoodie, carrying only his wallet and passport. The team gathered in Smithton on Tasmania's north-west coast, and, guided by abalone diver Paul Critchlow, put to sea equipped with two powerboats, six powerskis and a helicopter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A question of where you belong Jul 7, 2008
David McKay, best known for the tropical prints that adorn the boardshorts and beachwear of the surf label Mambo, will open a new exhibition of his work at the Tim Olsen Gallery in Paddington this week. The show, entitled Tropidelic, mixes McKay's signature hibiscus and plant patterns with scanned images of women from vintage magazines, found in a second-hand shop in the Blue Mountains. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hawaiians are demanding a little respect May 20, 2008
" Today in Fashion & Style Not much about surfing nowadays bears any resemblance to the recreation practiced on koa wood boards by ancient Hawaiians - not the boards or the apparel or the attitudes or the stakes. Four decades after "The Endless Summer" universalized the romance of an easygoing nomadic life, technology has radically changed surfing by making it accessible to the masses. Marketing has turned what was once a niche pastime into a $7.48-billion surfing goods industry. And the easy... (International Herald Tribune)
Hamilton gear May 16, 2008
Laird Hamilton paddleboards while wearing boardshorts from his new Wonderwall line of men's and teens' clothing, which is available at Steve & Barry's stores. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. (USA Today -- Sports)
Farewell to shark attack victim Apr 17, 2008
Two longboards, a bodyboard, towel and boardshorts were draped on the altar at the Alstonville Baptist Church. Peter's sisters, Kylie and Shelley, broke down in tears as they paid tribute to their brother. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fond farewell for shark victim Apr 16, 2008
On an altar laden with mementos including Peter's surfboards, boardshorts and towel, the teenager was eulogised as a fun-loving and loyal gentle giant and a rock of the NSW northern rivers community ... Schoolmates and clubmates from Alstonville High and Lennox Head Longboarders - many dressed in flannel shirts which Peter liked to wear with boardshorts and Corey Worthington-style loud sunglasses formed a guard of honour. (Courier Mail)
Bondi Rescue Apr 1, 2008
Speedos or boardshorts ... Speedos or boardshorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cruel sea takes lifesaver's life Jan 11, 2008
At the club's bar beneath, they came as they were, in boardshorts and in thongs, some still salty and wet from the beach, to toast Tim Gates, a favourite son lost too soon. On the beach outside, nippers still paddled and played, and the surf, tiny and calm, rolled in. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Industry rides wave of change Dec 11, 2007
One of the initiative's big sponsors is Billabong, whose products include boardshorts that are made from 100 per cent recycled PET bottles. Like most big surf companies, the bulk of Billabong's $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Put on your shorts and get stoked at Patagonia Nov 5, 2007
Come as you are, sandy-footed and in your boardshorts, and school up on the world of surf culture, completely free of charge. Gerry Lopez and Jock Sutherland will speak at 6:30 p.m. Saturday behind the Patagonia store in Cardiff. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pallinghurst still chasing ConsMin takeover Oct 16, 2007
Pacific Sunwear and Zumiez reported better than expected sales results in September, with demand for boardshorts and T-shirts solid. Both companies credited men's clothing as having pushed up sales, while Pacific Sunwear also pointed to women buying clothing and swimwear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
It's hard to see ray of hope through the gray May 22, 2007
For beachgoers and surfers that will mean more full-length wetsuits and less boardshorts throughout the beginning of summer. The cold water temperatures are the product, it turns out, of persistent winds farther north along the California Coast. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Quiksilver Takes a Tumble Mar 9, 2007
Quiksilver got its start selling boardshorts in the early 1970s. The company's thrust has been to grow beyond its original board-culture roots through acquisitions. (BusinessWeek)
Borat's babe falls apart at the seams Jan 19, 2007
His beach houses are in stark contrast to the way his former wife and Billabong co-founder Rena Merchant lives on the Sunshine Coast - and a lifetime away from the tiny Gold Coast flat the pair would make boardshorts in to sell to local surf shops. While Angourie locals speak in reverent tones about Merchant and the 10 flat screen televisions he is said to have ordered for the new home, his former wife Rena maintains a comparatively austere existence, her home a large shed at Boreen Point, 21... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
