What Quiksilver is known for
The Torquay original since 1969 — boardshorts that built surf culture, from Bells Beach to the world’s lineups. Early pairs were stitched at a kitchen table in Torquay and sold from the back of a car; Barbara Green named the brand.
In the press
- The Guardian 2025
Best for — Surfwear from the brand that invented the modern boardshort.
Global
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Where next
- Dynastar — France
- Cesar Sport Alpin — Saas-Fee
- Russell Surfboards — United States
In the Journal
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