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1993 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Quiksilver is an Australian casual clothing brand, focused primarily on surf and beachwear for young men. It is one of the largest surf-wear brands globally.

The brand was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Victoria, after founder Alan Green created the first modern light-weight Australian boardshorts. Quiksilver was extremely popular in Australia in the 1990s and 2000s, as the surf industry and culture grew significantly during these decades.

This type of jacket would have typically been worn in a casual setting, on-or-off the beach, most likely in autumn or winter due to its long sleeves and hood.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton
Brief description
Cotton plaid button-down jacket, with long sleeves and drawstring hood, Quicksilver, Australia, 1993
Physical description
Long-sleeve hooded jacket of cotton plaid, with a red, white and black chequered pattern.
Object history
Registered File number 1993/2179, Streetstyle exhibition 1994-1995, part of Surfer outfit.
Summary
Quiksilver is an Australian casual clothing brand, focused primarily on surf and beachwear for young men. It is one of the largest surf-wear brands globally.

The brand was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Victoria, after founder Alan Green created the first modern light-weight Australian boardshorts. Quiksilver was extremely popular in Australia in the 1990s and 2000s, as the surf industry and culture grew significantly during these decades.

This type of jacket would have typically been worn in a casual setting, on-or-off the beach, most likely in autumn or winter due to its long sleeves and hood.
Bibliographic reference
Surfers, Soulies, Skinheads & Skaters : Subcultural Style from the Forties to the Nineties Not described in the exhibition publication.
Collection
Accession number
T.163-1994

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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