Surfers of Fortune: Riding the waves with Quiksilver
In 1969, Quiksilver began with a sewing machine, a few yards of fabric and a bold idea: create products that could keep up with a life spent in the water. What started with innovative boardshorts went on to become a brand with more than 50 years of experience across surf, snow and outdoor apparel.
Fast-forward to the 90s, and Quiksilver was capturing that same sense of adventure on film.
Surfers of Fortune was a surf film built around the idea that sometimes, you have to get a little lost to find what you're looking for. It captured the unpredictability of chasing waves, travelling to unfamiliar places and embracing whatever came next.
Now, that story has found its way back into the wardrobe.
The Surfers of Fortune collection revisits the graphics, designs and unmistakable aesthetic of the era, bringing a little piece of Quiksilver's surf history into the present day.
Fortune favours the bold.
What Is Surfers of Fortune?
Before surf films became a way for audiences around the world to experience the lifestyle from the comfort of dry land, they were a window into the personalities, places and progression happening within the sport.
Surfers of Fortune captured that spirit, following surfers as they travelled in search of waves and new experiences. It was less about having everything mapped out and more about seeing where the journey might take you.
And that is what makes the film feel so quintessentially 90s.
The era had a distinct visual language: bold graphics, laid-back styling, adventurous personalities and a sense that the best stories usually happened somewhere slightly off the beaten track.
Surfers of Fortune Collection
Quiksilver has now taken that nostalgia and translated it into the Surfers of Fortune collection, bringing archival-inspired graphics and classic silhouettes into a contemporary range.
Think vintage-inspired tees, boardshorts, jackets and other everyday pieces that channel the attitude of the original era without feeling like you've stepped into a time capsule.
Because good nostalgia shouldn't feel dated. It should make you want to wear it again.
From the Film to the Collection
Originally released in the 90s, Surfers of Fortune captured the adventurous side of travelling in pursuit of the next great wave. The film celebrated the search for new breaks, the thrill of the unknown and the camaraderie that comes with being on the road with your mates.
Fast-forward three decades, and that same energy has been brought back to life through the Surfers of Fortune collection.
Quiksilver has revisited its archives to create a collection inspired by the original film, bringing back artwork and design elements from the 1990s and giving them a distinctly modern spin.
The result is a range that feels nostalgic without being stuck in the past. The graphics, colourways and relaxed silhouettes capture the unmistakable attitude of 90s Quiksilver, while still feeling completely at home in today's wardrobe.
In other words: a little bit of surf history, reworked for right now.
Quiksilver & Surf Culture
For Quiksilver, this kind of throwback makes perfect sense.
The brand has been closely connected to boardriding since its beginnings, with its original focus on creating functional boardshorts for surfers still reflected in the range today.
But while the technical side matters, Quiksilver has always had another thing going for it: an instantly recognisable sense of style.
That's what makes Surfers of Fortune such a fitting revisit. It looks back at an era that helped shape the Quiksilver aesthetic, while showing just how easily those ideas can be reworked for today.
The same balance of performance and everyday style can be seen throughout the current range. From boardshorts designed for time in the water to relaxed shorts, graphic tees and easy button-up shirts, Quiksilver makes it pretty easy to take that laid-back attitude wherever you're headed.
After all, some things are worth bringing back.
Shop the Current Quicksilver Range
If Surfers of Fortune has you feeling a little nostalgic for 90s surf style, consider this your sign to keep scrolling.
While the collection looks back at Quiksilver's roots, the current range brings that same effortless attitude into the here and now. From performance-ready boardshorts and relaxed shorts to oversized tees, button-up shirts and everyday staples, there's plenty to choose from whether you're heading to the beach or simply dressing like you are.
So, if you're after a little more of that classic Quiksilver energy, you're in the right place.
Shop the current Quiksilver range online and in-store at North Beach.
Fortune favours the bold.
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