Boardshorts made by Quicksilver
Object No. 2007/175/2
In 1970 Australian surfers Alan Grewen and John Law formed the company called Quicksilver. They saw a huge need for more comfortable clothing to wear whilst surfing and set about ripping apart old trunks and designing new ones. They had the simple goal to combine fashion and with that they revolutionised the boardshort for comfort when surfing. The design for these shorts was reproduced in 2002 by the Kitten clothing company, and printed on girls' t-shirts. These board shorts augment the Museum's small collection of clothing that shows how fashion has combined with function in sportswear. They were displayed in the 'Sport: more than heroes and legends' exhibition (September 2003 - July 2004) in the Powerhouse Museum. Written by Erika Dicker Assistant Curator, 2007.
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Summary
Object Statement
Board shorts (2), mens, cotton, designed by Simon Buttonshaw, made by Quiksilver Inc, Torquay, Victoria, Australia, c. 1980-1985
Physical Description
Two pairs of mens boardshorts made of printed cotton, both are machine sewn and unlined. One is a pair of mens green boardshorts with inserts on sides consisting of multicoloured polka dots on a yellow background. There is a two press-stud fastening and a Velcro fly at the centre front. A black brand label is stitched to the front left leg displaying a logo and the text 'Quiksilver' in silver thread. The other pair are mens pink boardshorts with inserts on the sides consisting of multicoloured black checkerboard pattern. There is a two press-stud fastening and Velcro fly at the centre front. A black brand label is stitched to the front left leg displaying a logo and the text 'Quiksilver' in silver thread.
PRODUCTION
Notes
These shorts are produced by Quiksilver Inc in Torquay, Victoria between 1980 and 1985. They were designed by Simon Buttonshaw c. 1984.
HISTORY
Notes
The board shorts were displayed in the 'Sport: more than heroes and legends' exhibition (September 2003 - July 2004) in the Powerhouse Museum.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Kitten Clothing, 2007
Acquisition Date
9 November 2007
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