Saturday, April 30, 2011

Quiksilver Now Conveniently in The Standard Hotel

California is now taking after China, vending machines are carrying everything from video games to Quiksilver Swimwear! Check out the article by clicking here





Friday, April 29, 2011

Quiksilver in Lou Lou Magazine

Check out the June issue of Lou Lou Magazine- featuring the Industry Bag in the "Seasons Best Bags" article and the Sea Stripe Henley in the "True Blue" article! Check it out below!







Quiksilver in Glitter Magazine



Alot of great coverage for Quiksilver in May's issue of Glitter Magazine. The magazine features the Echo Check Reversible bikini, the Bonfire Poncho, the Marching Band shorts, the Sunnie dress, the Gypsy tour shorts, the Runner shorts, the Shipwrecker shorts, and the Boardie bloomers all from our Spring 2011 collection. Also featured is the Kiss and Tell bikini from QSW. Check out the coverage in Glitter magazine below!












QSW in Marie Claire

Check out QSW in the May issue of Marie Claire! The magazine features the Nature of the Beast bikini from Spring 2011.


Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mark Healy Quote on USA Today

Check out Mark Healey's quote in a USA Today article about the Billabong XXL awards. Healey discusses paddle surfing being more risky to surfers and says "Because it's more difficult, people are anxious to grab a tow rope," Hawaiian Mark Healey says. "The ocean is a lot bigger and stronger than us. You can't lose sight of that."

Read the full article here!


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Paper Dane

Check out the June issue of Surfer Mag- where you can make your own cardboard interpretation of Dane Reynolds!

Click here!


Quiksilver Gives Away Custom Boardies!

From May 2nd to the 6th, Quiksilver will give away a total of 50 boardshorts to people who "like" the company on Facebook. Each day 10 winners will be chosen to win! Check it out here!



QSW in Nylon

Nylon Magazine features the QSW Bittersweet bikini bottoms in "A Shore Thing".  Pick up a copy of the April 2011 issue to check it out!



Quiksilver Mentions in Transworld Business

Make sure to check out April's issue of TWB! From how the company is making efforts to go green to Kelly Slater's incredible amount of press, see what the magazine has in store.



Kelly Slater Exposed! Surf star ties at the top.


Skateboarding Exposure Meter includes Austyn Gilette!


Quiksilver's transport and distribution goes green!


Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships mention regarding surfing as Olympic sport


VP of Sustainability Programms Jeff Wilson 


 Kyle Leeper plants trees in Costa Rica







Kelly Slater and Steph Gilmore in ESPN

Kelly Slater and Stephanie Gilmore were recognized in ESPN's "All About the Money" issue for being the best paid athletes in surfing.  Check it out in the May 2 issue!


Monday, April 25, 2011

Kelly Slater Takes 5th at Rip Curl Pro, Retains Rankings Lead on ASP World Title

Although Kelly Slater takes fifth place at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, he is still the leader on  the ASP World Title Race. Slater said he struggled to find a rhythm in the Quarterfinals.

Check it out here!


Read the article on the Surfer Mag website here!



Kelly Slater on CBD Sunday Night

Make sure to check out this amazing video of Kelly Slater on Australia's CBD Sunday Night. The video features incredible shots of Kelly surfing and an interview with Kelly as he delves into his surfing and personal life. Click here to watch!





Kelly Slater Places at Rip Curl Pro

Read the article on Surfline by clicking here! Kelly slater talks about his winnings and his drive to continue being on top! 

Rachael Bilson wears QSW

Rachel Bilson went back to her LA home yesterday after a meeting and was seen wearing the QSW foreshadow jacket.

Check out the full article here!




Friday, April 22, 2011

Kelly Slater Humbly Admits to Being "Hungry" for 11th Title

On GrindTV Kelly Slater is featured, he admits to having good heats and bad heats but most of all his drive to win 11th Title. Read more here!

Surf Museum Exhibit Honors Kelly Slater

Slater's hometown of Cocoa Beach, Florida unveils an exhibit dedicated to the 10X World Champ. The 1,500 foot space will be filled with memorabilia including surfboards, artwork, photos as well as 20 years of newspaper clippings and headlines. Check out the article here!


Thursday, April 21, 2011

Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Invitational

The Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Big Wave Invitational is the first stop on the 2011 Big Wave World Tour this year- set for April 1- May 31, 2011. The contest features a $20,000 prize purse and is one of the most anticipated big wave events. Check out Transworld Surf to read more.

Click here!
 

Dane Reynolds' Newly Released Board, Neck Beard

The new Neck Beard is a variation of his signature board, the Dumpster Diver. The NB has a chop-tail which encourages more vertical surfing and comes with carbon heel and toe patches for more strength. Check it out here!


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Saints Quarterback in Quiksilver

The Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, was spotted wearing Quiksilver during an ESPN interview!



Hump Day Hits 100 Foot Jumps with Eric Willett

Check out this interview with Eric Willet on YoBeat, where he discusses when he decided to compete a pro snowboarder, who his most inspirational rider is, and who has the best hair in snowbaording.

Click here!


Monday, April 18, 2011

Quiksilver Women on Nylon Magazine's Website

Quiksilver Women's black swan tank was featured on Nylon Magazine's website in their Nylon Mall section. 




Tony Hawk Talks with GQ

Tony Hawk talked with GQ Sport about his transition from a four-wheeled legend to a multimillonaire console king. Click here to read the full article!


Quiksilver in Lucky

Quiksilver utility pants were featured twice in Lucky's May issue in the Perfect Spring Khakis and in Lucky Breaks stories. Make sure to check the
magazine out!



Slater Ready for More

This year, 10X World Champion Kelly Slater is ready to grab a fifth win at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. He has no plans for retirement anytime soon especially with his surfing being the best it's ever been, according to the champ. 
Check out the article here!


Kelly Slater Is All About Numbers These Days

The 39-year old 10X World Champion is aiming for his 11th World Title this year. When asked if retirement is in his near future, Slater states that his surfing is the best it's ever been and that we will continue to see more of him. Bells is turning 50 this year and the former Bells champion is hoping to add, yet another trophy to his collection. The Australian Associated Press picked up the article.
Check it out here!


QSW in Marie Claire

Marie Claire wrote a story titled "101 Ideas" in their recent May issue. The article features a picture of one of the QSW bikinis as one of the top must-have bathingsuits. Make sure to check it out!



Quiksilver in Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue featured the Quiksilver striped nautical dress in their May issue this month. Make sure to check it out!


Friday, April 15, 2011

Kelly Slater and the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach

ESPN posted an article on their website that takes a look back at the past fifty years of surfing competitions at Bells Beach. The article features a video as well as Kelly Slater's opportunity to ring the iconic bell. Click here to read the full article!


Thursday, April 14, 2011

What Does it Take to Beat Kelly Slater?

With 10 World Title Championships under his belt it comes at no surprise that people are beginning to wonder what it takes to beat Kelly Slater. Surfer Magazine posted an article on their websiting explaining just what it takes for someone to beat the surfing legend. Click here to read the story!


A Vital Rebound for Stephanie Gilmore

After an uncharacterized loss on the Gold Coast, Quiksilver's Stephanie Gilmore is preparing to rebound at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. Click here to read the article published on Surfline's website!




Stephanie Gilmore Looks To Rebound

Surfer Magazine featured a story on their website discussing Quiksilver's Stephanie Gilmore's resent loss on the Gold Coast and the goals she has set for herself as she looks to rebound at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Click here to read the full story!


Stephanie Gilmore Ready for a Rebound

Four-time ASP Women's World Champion and defending Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach winner, Stephanie Gilmore, suffered an uncharacteristic loss in the Quarterfinals on the Gold Coast. Disappointed in the loss, Stephanie talks about how she plans to rebound at the Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach on Transworld Surf's website. Click here to read the story!





Quiksilver's Ceremomial Punta De Lobos

Quiksilver's Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Big Wave Invitational will begin this Spring with the world's top big wave rides competing for $20,000. Click here to read the full story about the invitational and contestants on Surfer Magazine's website!




Quiksilver's Summer Stories Contest

Girls from around the world are asked to share their best summer-inspired memoirs, photographs, stories and poems through an interactive tab on Quiksilver's Facebook page. The winners will be published in a limited edition hard cover book that will be sold in stores.

Check it out here!


Check it out here on CITYist!