What RVCA is known for
Surf-and-skate brand founded in 1999 in Costa Mesa, California by Pat 'PM' Tenore and professional surfer Conan Hayes, built around the 'Balance of Opposites' V/A logo and an in-house artists network; sold to Billabong in 2010.
RVCA was founded in 1999 by Pat 'PM' Tenore together with Hawaiian professional surfer Conan Hayes, launching from Costa Mesa, California. The brand's name and logo reference 'The Balance of Opposites,' expressed visually through interlocking V and A chevrons. Tenore built a roughly 70,000-square-foot Costa Mesa headquarters that also housed the brand's Artist Network Program. By 2009, RVCA reported distribution through about 600 US accounts and 28 countries, before Billabong International acquired the brand in July 2010.
Best for — VA surf skate polos
Global
Where next
- Globe — Melbourne
- Bodeguita Surf Store — Mexico
- DC — United States
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