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WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?
TORI PRAVER
enjoying Byron Bay
DESIGNERS’ CLOSET
Meet Katrina Noorbergen, A real Rockstar Goddess!
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HI SUMMER 09 It’s Summertime, so let’s embrace our Aussie culture and don a ‘kini, slip into some new threads, and head to the beach! This issue of Live, Love, Surf is jammed packed with the good stuff all styled into ‘hot right now’ trends to suit your every mood.
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Our seasonal photoshoot saw us hit up our fave hippy-deluxe town, Byron Bay, with Billabong friend, Tori. We wrap up all the action at Girls, Get, Out There and our recent surfer girls’ journey in Bali. So grab a fruity frozen treat, relax and enjoy the sunshine you deserve!
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COVER SHOT - TORI WEARS: 6192273 – The Real Thing - Ultrafade; RRP: $59.99 6192565 – Bombora Bikini – White; RRP: $69.99 6292412A – Beachbreak Hat – Wood; RRP: $29.99 6292805 - Eva Cuff - Tan; RRP: $19.95 6291807 - String Wrap - Turquoise; RRP: $25.95
TORI WEARS: 6192587 – Surf City Bikini - Surf; RRP: $79.99
SINCE ‘73 A salute to our Aussie surf culture – we love the beach! A.
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A. 6192587 – Surf City Bikini - Surf; RRP: $79.99 B. 6192188B – Surf’s Up – White/Black; RRP: $45.99 C. 6192559A – Soul Surfer Bikini - Black; RRP: $49.99 D. 6292013B – Since 73 Backpack - Mexicana; RRP: $59.99 E. 6192020A – Flash Back - Orchid; RRP: $49.99 F. 6291881D – All Day Silver Metal Thong - Pink; RRP: $29.95 G. 6192273 – The Real Thing - Ultrafade; RRP: $59.99
BEC WEARS: 6192565 – Bombora Bikini - White; RRP: $69.99 61912360A – Local 2” Boardshorts - Flamingo; RRP: $59.99 6292720 – Rainbow Bay Towel – Paradise; RRP: $45.99 6292864C – Collect Thong - White; RRP: $35.99
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A. 6192569 – Mexico Bikini - Black; RRP: $89.99 B. 6192571B – Sabah Bikini - Ocean; RRP: $79.99 C. 6192192B – Spirit Tanker - White; RRP: $49.99 D. 6192472 – Conga Dress - Atoll; RRP: $79.99 E. 6192112 – Wishes Top - Snow; RRP: $69.99 F. 6192296A – I Yell Trouble - Iron; RRP: $59.99 G. 6292228C – Peru Leather Wallet - Tan; RRP: $69.99 H. 6292802 – Splendour Necklace - Natural; RRP: $39.99 I. 6292128 – Drift Shoulder Bag - Brown; RRP: $49.99 J. 6292861B – Bayou Sandal - Chocolate; RRP: $59.99 K. 6292412A – Beachbreak Hat - Wood; RRP: $29.99
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BEC WEARS: 6292801 – Charming Necklace - Brass; RRP: $22.99 6292802 – Splendour Necklace - Natural; RRP: $39.99 6292990D – Ambrosia Leather Watch - Tan; RRP: $169.99 6192476 – Senorita Maxi Dress - White; RRP: $99.99 6292407 – Cienna Hat - Natural; RRP: $35.99
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ARTIST COLLABORATIONS
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We have new creative friends for you to meet! Elle, Bindi and Colin join up with Claudio for our Hi Summer Artist collaboration. The artists’ beautiful works add that special something to compliment our existing world of wonderful graphics.
Elle Green
Bindi Booth
Colin Wightman
Claudio Kirac
Hailing from Melbourne, Victoria, Fashion Photographer Elle Green now calls Sydney home. Last year she opened her first solo exhibition at MTV Gallery and designed and self-published a travel photo book that’s sold nationally. What will be next for her? Catch her if you can.
Bindi spent a great deal of her childhood visiting antique stores in country towns around Australia, forming the basis of her love of all things printed, vintage and collectable. Bindi has exhibited internationally and her work has appeared in numerous magazines, design journals, and fashion textiles and graphics all over the world. Bindi currently resides in Melbourne, Australia and while she’s not roaming around flea markets or visiting the countryside, she spends her time continuing to draw and create “all things cute, girly and nostalgic. I’m very fond of yesteryear.”
“I come from Toomelah mission, a small aboriginal community on the dry plains near the North western border of NSW. Toomelah is the aboriginal word for ‘people who move from place to place’ and it reflects very much the lifestyle I have chosen to live. I got into art at a young age inspired by my younger brother. I picked up a paint brush and never looked back. I paint what I see and what I was told by my Nan and other elders of the Goomeroi tribe. The colour in my art depends on the location and what I am feeling at the time.”
For the Hi Summer 2009 range Claudio worked on a specific piece of art in close collaboration with the girls design department. Drawing upon inspirations and days of olde, he combined his photographs with sourced vintage imagery to create ‘Surf City’. Filled with the colours and textures that make summer so exciting, ‘Surf City’ embraces all the feel-good elements of that long hot summer you just want to re-live time and time again. Aloha!
ON LOCATION - BYRON BAY Ahh, Byron. Hot days in the sun, the aroma of delicious feasts, the faint sound of bongos on a Sunday afternoon…heaven on earth. Last April a local crew of eight packed up the vans, made a quick stop at the airport to pick up Tori, and headed to our fave big-small town, Byron Bay. Finally, some time out of the office! Reminiscent of family summer holidays of old, we crammed into two houses and wrapped up the shoot with a backyard BBQ. Our fave property, 1,2,3 Jonson Street, ended up featuring in the shoot due to a location change on a wet weather call. We introduced Steve Baccon, Sydney based photographer, to the team and it felt just like long a lost friend had returned at last! The relaxed shoot brought with it many, many laughs, a discovery of a secret nightclub in our kitchen (yes, really!) and an air of ease seeing Tori shine in front of Steve’s lens. Most of the shoot was at Little Watego’s and the Pass, with the iconic Byron landscape the perfect backdrop. • FAVE RESTAURANT – The Balcony… the arancini balls are to die for! • BEST WAVES – Tallows… always debatable… • BEST HOLIDAY HOMES - Byron Bay First National Real Estate www.holidaysbyronbay.com.au • BEST LUNCH - Orgasmic Falafel… a half pocket is never enough!
TREASURE CHEST Speciality touches of jewels, beading, sequins rivets and metallic hits will have you feeling precious! A.
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A. 6192563 – Lustre Bikini – Black; RRP: $79.99 B. 6292112A – Pledge Shoulder Bag - Black; RRP: $39.99 C. 6192114 – Identity Top - White; RRP: $59.99 D. 6192102 – Bonita - Black; RRP: $65.99 E. 6292214E – Wildside Wallet - Coast; RRP: $29.99 F. 6192280 – Amplify Denim Walkshort - Destroyer Marble Dye; RRP: $79.99 G. 6192481 – Treasure Dress - Black; RRP: $89.99 H. 6292313 – Bold Cap - Black; RRP: $29.99 I. 6292879B – Strapped Sandal - Tan; RRP: $55.99
ELIZABETH WEARS: 6192021 – Socialite Tee – Black; RRP: $55.99 6192410 – Soundcheck Pull On Skinny - Black; RRP: $69.99 6292878 – Backstage Sandal – Black; RRP: $99.99 6292810 – Divine Necklace - Black; RRP: $39.99
This September the newly decked out Billabong bus cruised down the east coast from Bundaberg to Ocean Grove, with three stops in between, as part of Girls Get Out There ‘09. Over five events, nearly 650 girls headed down to their local beach for a fun-filled day including a dance lesson from Timomatic and Kat from this year’s So You Think You Can Dance, a professional surf lesson, giveaways from Sony, Girlfriend Magazine and Billabong as well as the chance to hang out with Billabong Ambassadors and Team Riders. Timomatic and Kat loved the tour and described their time on it as “absolutely incredible”. The talented twosome inspired all the girls with their pumpin’ moves and routines. But Timomatic and Kat were also blown away by the effort and enthusiasm during the Sony DanceOff competitions, and admitted to learning a thing or two from the confidence of the girls. “Awesome” and “amazing” were how girls described their time at the beach during GGOT. “It [GGOT] was amazing, so much fun,” said 14 year old Greta Walters, who attended the Ocean Grove event and was a Sony Dance Off winner. “I haven’t had a favourite part of the day, I’ve loved it all. Definitely coming back next year!” Keep up to date with Timomatic and Kat via our website blog as we look forward to checking in with them and their exciting adventures!
Kat with our beautiful ambassadors Paige, Ash and Skye
YAY for Girls Get Out There!
Tim and Kat with their Sony Walkmans.
Kat and Tim just showing off!
Bec Ronald
Ellie-Jean, Paige and Bec
TEE TIME
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A new and exciting feature to the world of tees ‘n’ tankers. Introducing GUILTY PLEASURES. Five new fashion silhouettes are adorned with unique and thought provoking graphics that take us on a whole new journey. Expect the unexpected!
6192022 Eclipse - White RRP: $49.99
6192196 Bombshell - Grey Marle RRP: $45.99
6192025 Luca - White RRP: $49.99
SOLE SATISFACTION Treat your tootsies to these stylish delights, simply add a lick of bright polish and it’s summer all the way.
6292861C Bayou Sandal - Tan RRP: $59.99
6292854D Hunter - Natural RRP: $35.99
6292856C Luxe - White/Gold RRP: $35.99
6192023 Charmed - Black RRP: $49.99
6192024 Gisele - White RRP: $59.99
Tori ’s Guilty Pleasure is
all things sweet…
6292853C Castaway - White RRP: $29.99
What’s yours?
6292855A Lush - Night RRP: $35.99
6292858A Zoe - Black RRP: $49.99
ENDLESS SUMMER Here’s a sneak peak of what’s in store this December…
6105556 - Rosie - Black; RRP: $69.99 6292800 - Lei Necklace - Silver; RRP: $19.99
SAMMY WEARS: 6105188 Obsession Tanker - Silver Marle; RRP: $39.99 6105272 The Wanted Denim Short - Vintage Dark; RRP: $79.99 6205202 Passion Festival Purse - Blush; RRP: $35.99 6205855A Milla Boot - Black; RRP: $99.99
6105013A - Bachelor Tee - Ultra Blue; RRP: $49.99 6205865B - Cutie - Floral; RRP: $49.99 6292990D - Ambrosia Leather Watch - Tan; RRP: $169.99 6194272 - Citylights Denim Shorts - Destroyer; RRP: $69.99
6105478 - Songstress Dress - Sunrise; RRP: $99.99 6292852D - Yasmina Leather Sandal - Spa Blue; RRP: $59.99 6292990D - Ambrosia Leather Watch - Tan; RRP: $169.99
BIKINIS & COVER UPS Get your ‘kini on... Specialty details, bright highlights and fun prints. Cover up in style with the hottest beach trend to take you from beach to street! B.
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TORI WEARS: 6192569 – Mexico Bikini - Black; RRP: $89.99 6192233 – Marrakech Kaftan - Atoll; RRP: $79.99 6292972C - Lyra Watch - Gold; RRP: $229.99
HANNAH JACKET Have you got your Hannah Jacket yet? Grab it in-store now or check it out online @ www.billabong.com
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6192900 Hannah Jacket - Olive; RRP: $129.99
A. 6192239A – Surf Safari - White; RRP: $69.99 B. 6192592A – Wategos - Black; RRP: $79.99 C. 6192235 – Clover - White; RRP: $79.99 D. 6192574 – Swell - Black; RRP: $89.99 E. 6192246 – Cabana - Black; RRP: $69.99 F. 6192582 – Ohana - White; RRP: $89.99 G. 6192110 – Izzy - Sunrise; RRP: $59.99 H. 6192570A – San Juan - Black; RRP: $89.99 I. 6192414 – Serenity - White; RRP: $79.99 J. 6192580B – Long Island - White; RRP: $89.99 K. 6292411A – Panama - Natural; RRP: $25.99 L. 6292405C – Ivy - Chocolate; RRP: $25.99
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A. 6292105 - Misha Overnighter - Peacock; RRP: $69.99 B. 6292137 - Serene Overnighter - Natural; RRP: $59.99 C. 6292100A – Zen Traveller – Natural; RRP: $179.99 D. 6292500B – Essence Make Up Case – Black; RRP: $35.99 E. 6292102B – Escape Weekender – Black; RRP: $89.99 F. 6292101A – Serenity Traveller – Natural; RRP: $149.99 G. 62912152 – Willow Carrier – Pewter; RRP: $55.99 H. 6292521 – Leopard Camera Case – Tan; RRP: $25.99
A couple of snaps from the girls trip to Bali. The scenic landscape in Bali is both diverse and beautiful.
SUMMER LOVIN’ “Want to hear a funny experience? Take four extremely cool and talented Australians, add four amazing Americans, throw in some glow sticks and finish with one quirky South African, and you have the ultimate recipe for fun! And an experience that provides far too many laughs for one’s stomach to handle! You should check out my six pack now, Courtney Conlogue has got nothing on it! Hahaha!” Dimity Stoyle. In July this year we sent our top international junior team to the surfing mecca that is Bali, Indonesia for a 10 day experience. The surfers included the Aussies: Felicity Palmateer, Ellie-Jean Coffey, Kirby Wright and Dimity Stoyle. The Americans: Courtney Conlogue, Catherine Clarke Taylor Pitz, and Alessa Quizon. And the South African: Heidi Palmboom. Here they share their experience…
“ Balinese culture is very diverse. You really appreciate how beautiful the buildings and the statues are because so much effort has gone into making them. The architecture is very detailed and they use lots of different colours compared to our very reserved colours at home. They use lots of reds and oranges with lots of jagged carvings which are a darker colour usually.
Felicity Palmateer
The shopping……oh the shopping! I came back after a big shopping session loaded up with DVD’s, sunnies, handbags, wallets, jewellery, sarongs and I was stressing “oh my gosh I spent like 500 000 today!” I worked it out on a calculator to realize oh… that’s only $50. I’ve never had $50 go so far!
Dimity Stoyle
The best part of the trip for me was going over to Nusa Lembongan. I have never been there before and especially after the boat ride over it looked like heaven to me. It is the prettiest place I have ever seen, surrounded by crystal blue waters. The car free island was the perfect place to relax and chill out from the previous full on days of surfing. Even though the surf wasn’t very good when we were over there, we still amused ourselves with our very own pool in our house, the ocean, the food and the late night talk sessions.
At the end of the trip, I had experienced great waves, enjoyed different parts of Bali and its culture, and met some unreal surfers which I now call friends.
Kirby Wright
Ellie-Jean Coffey
Thanks to Bali Retreats for the most amazing accommodation (www.baliretreats.com.au), our legendary photographers Tim Jones and Dwayne Fetch, and everyone that made this trip awesome! Stay tuned to billabong.com for webisodes of the trip.
BILLABONG DESIGNERS’ CLOSET “Possess the strength of a Goddess and the attitude of a Rockstar…” The inspirational statement that kick started the hearts of the designers and set them on the road tour that become the exciting Hi Summer Designers’ Closet. The closet reveals an 11-piece collection of garments and accessories that will make you feel like the lead singer of your own band. To capture that rockstar vibe our crew hit up Gold Coast nightspot, Swingin’ Safari, with muse Katrina Noorbergen, from the Cassette Kids, for a ‘backstage’ shoot. Its quirky, yet quaint vibe with its interesting textures and classic furniture was the perfect backdrop. Photographer Steve Baccon enhanced this with his use of lighting, props and framing to set the mood. Katrina brought her very own rockstar glam to the shoot, a perfect fit for the collection.
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Embrace your inner rock star…
KATRINA WEARS: 6192230 Fast Forward Top - White RRP: $59.99
6192410 Sound Check Pull On Skinny - Black RRP: $69.99
6292810 Devine Necklace - Black RRP: $39.99
6292415 Tour Hat - Black RRP: $49.99
6292878 Backstage Sandal - Black RRP: $99.99
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www.billabong.com New Hi Summer website! Check out the Hi Summer video and while you’re there check out the blog and more photos from the shoot.
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Get on the Billabong Girls site to view all the latest vids!
Take some time out from making your Christmas list via our site and check out the new blog that’s been set up by the talented, creative and at times kooky, Billabong Girls design team. Get the inside goss on what goes down at Billabong HQ, what inspires them and the running poll on Jacob vs Edward.
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EVENTS - ON THE HORIZON
Billabong Pro Maui 8-20 December
GGOT WA Trigg Beach 25th January
World Junior Championships
8th January VZ Trials. 9th - 17th Jan. Main event.
Taj’s Small Fries 29th - 30th January
GIRLS
WATCHES
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Take the time to make a statement this season. The Hi Summer Watch range showcases pieces that characterise romantic details, flirtatious charm and timeless style. With inspiring new elements, textures and shapes, this is a collection of must-haves...
ENCHANTED
SILVER 6292976A $199.99
GOLD 6292976B $239.99
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ENCHANTED
AMBROSIA LEATHER
BLACK/ SILVER 6292990A $169.99
TAN/ SILVER 6292990D $169.99
CHOC/ GOLD 6292990E $199.99
SILVER 6292972A $189.99
BLACK 6292972B $189.99
GOLD 6292972C $229.99
WHITE/ GOLD 6292990F $199.99
ASHLEIGH MANNIX AMBROSIA LEATHER
TORI PRAVER
LYRA
LYRA
ROSE/GOLD 6292972D $229.99
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