There is no greater style icon in women’s surfing than Stephanie Gilmore. The 8x world champ broke glass ceilings with her fierceness and grace in the water and on land alike. When she returned to the Rip Curl family to go on The Search, one of the things our team was most excited about, was working with Steph on her own signature collection. Her authenticity in surfing can’t be denied. Combined with the unparalleled heritage of Rip Curl, it was a chance to blend two iconic approaches into designs that get to the heart of our rich and salt-swept culture.
Made up of true surf essentials like wetsuits, swim, boardshorts and more, the collection covers all of the key bases for what you need on The Search. Each piece takes inspiration from archival designs, including using two of Rip Curl’s original and most iconic logos. To breathe fresh energy into the collection, there’s also athletic colour blocking and sports tape detailing, striking a balance between modern and classic.
Highlights include the Steph Gilmore Dawn Patrol wetsuits, which add some retro flare to proven designs, plus the SG One Piece Swim, which offers great coverage and includes embroidered logo detailing for a subtle nod to its premium quality.
For those wanting to cosy up after being in the water, there are also two fleece styles: a relaxed fit crew sweater, and heritage hoodie. Finally, if you need to carry everything on those long beach days, there’s a 50L heavy-duty wettie bucket and a mesh beach bag to slide in your suncream, towel, and more.
The Rip Curl x Steph Gilmore captures Steph’s approach perfectly – timeless style with just the right amount of personality (and a few cheeky smiles along the way). To check out all of the designs, head into your closest Rip Curl stockist, or shop the full collection online here.
