If you’ve never heard of Billabong LAB, there is a good reason: it’s brand new. LAB is the new division of Billabong that collaborates with artists, musicians, designers, photographers and icons of surf, all in the name of surf. That means that these product iterations will take the vision of the great arts, but put it into clothes you can wear, and absolutely surf in.
Billabong did not hold back in their first initiative for LAB, and jumped right in with none other than the Andy Warhol collection. Now, one might ask, “Why Warhol?” A fair question if you were not familiar with a little film the artist created in 1968 called San Diego Surf, directed by Warhol and Paul Morrissey, and filmed in beautiful La Jolla, California.
The film wasn’t officially completed and released until 1995. More than ten years later, Billabong LAB is reminding us to see it, and wear the prints inspired by the film.
All images courtesy of Billabong.
Spotlight | Billabong LAB x Warhol
An inspired, seldom-seen Warhol movie lends itself as inspiration to a surf brand's new endeavor.
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Boring Things Tee
The Boring Things Tee, $34.95, features a quote from Warhol himself.
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Camo Fade Lo Tides Boardshort
The Warholsurf Camo Fade Lo Tides Boardshort, $64.95, features micro-repel water repellent fabric, which makes it light and quick drying.
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Glideskin Back Zip Long Sleeve
Head to the sea in the most stylish 2mm long sleeve top, made of neoprene, with triple glued and bonded stitched seams. Get the Glideskin Back Zip Long Sleeve, $129.95.
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Long Sleeve Rashguard
The Warholsurf Long Sleeve Rashguard, $79.95, features artwork from the renown pop artist.
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The Basics
When you get out of the surf, it's always nice to toss on a nice, cozy, (warm) long-sleeved tee. Try the Instant Surf version here, $39.95, and with it, cover up that ocean-infused hair with the SD Surf Hat, $34.95.
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Short Sleeve Shirt
The Warholsurf Short Sleeve Shirt, $64.95 , is available in two different, equally 1968-patterned iterations.
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Tides Sandals
The Tides Sandals, $19.95, may not have a print that see much stage time (as it's under your feet), but some of us will know it's there. And that's what counts.
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Self Portrait Tee
The man, the mystery lent himself to a self-portrait, and now, to this tee. Try the Self Portrait Tee, $34.95.
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Vintage Short Neoprene Bottoms
We recommend finding a girl who surfs, then buy her the Vintage Short Neoprene Bottoms, $64.95.
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Instant Surf Tee
The Instant Surf Tee, $34.95, is an understated classic, made with 100% cotton jersey, and treated with a soft enzyme wash.
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SD Surf Hat
The Warholsurf SD Surf Hat, $34.95, comes in three colorways. They are all limited edition. Get it now, or don't ever get it.
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Beach Towel
This collaboration Beach Towel, $44.95, features the "Flowers" design by Warhol on a cotton velour towel.
