Surfing magazine swimsuit issue 2015

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GIRLS YOU LOVESAGE, QUINCY, ALESSA AND BREE IN BARBADOS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK HUNTER (THE COBRASNAKE)

us.billabong.com/womens / @billabongwomens

M O D E R N M Y T H C O L L E C T I O N

HERE AT SURFING MAGAZINE, WE PRETTY MUCH LIVE AT THE BEACH. If we

could, we’d make our office there (and sometimes we actually do). We know

this beautiful beach culture like that perfect-fitting swimsuit at the end of

a long summer, and we consider it our privilege to bring you in to the party.

For our annual SURFING Magazine Swimsuit Issue, we’re sticking to that

mission by presenting you with the hottest swimwear trends for 2015. This

magazine isn’t just about a bunch of images of beautiful women in bikinis

(although that never hurts). More importantly, it’s a style guide to help

usher you into the latest and greatest swim looks of this blossoming year.

After doing our homework and seeking out the top trends for 2015,

we noticed a pattern: Styles from the past kept reappearing, specifically

those classic looks from that magical age we like to call “The Golden Era

of Swim.” Fashion trends are constantly changing, but often these trends

are inspired by styles from past decades. In the world of swim, 2015 is

full of crop tops, one-pieces, high-waisted bottoms, crochet and teeny

bikinis — trends and styles that originated during the ‘60s and ‘70s. This

era was an important turning point in swimwear, as women were no

longer afraid to show some skin and bikinis became a fashion piece. Most

iconic swimwear designs were created during this time and its influences

continue to show through in the styles of today. Inside these pages we pay

homage to The Golden Era of Swim by bringing you the best of 2015.

But the beach has also changed a lot since the days of Gidget —

especially in the surf. Today, on a good day of waves in Southern California,

stylish surfer girls are a bountiful sight in the lineup. That’s why, on top

of our usual shoot with the models, we called up four of the world’s top

female surfers and invited them to Barbados to surf and model for a

Swimsuit Issue shoot of their own. Not only are these women amazing

athletes and great role models, they’re also just plain gorgeous, as you’ll

no doubt agree when you see the results of their shoot.

We want you to feel comfortable and look your best no matter where

you take your swimwear this year. Whether you want to lounge poolside

all day, hit the road with your friends, go for a surf or just go down to your

local spot for a beach day, we’ve hand-picked the finest swimsuits of 2015

for you. So dive in and find that next perfect bikini. Make this summer gold.

— Kellie Cuttrell

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10 SURFING MAGAZINE DEPARTMENT | WELCOME

» AMUSE SOCIETY (SWIMSUIT)

» JACQUIE AICHE (BODY CHAIN)

» JACQUIE AICHE (EAR JACKET)

» MAYDE (TOWEL)

SAGE

SURFING MAGAZINE’S

SWIMSUIT ISSUE 2015

PG. 30

FLOAT

ONTag along with professional surfer girls Quincy Davis,

Sage Erickson, Bree Kleintop and Alessa Quizon as they

surf, dive and explore the beautiful Caribbean island

of Barbados. And don’t forget to bring your favorite

swimsuit to surf in.

PG. 46 | GET THE LOOK

A swimsuit and accessories for that perfect day at

the beach.

PG. 68

FREE

RIDEIt’s road-trip time with Alexis, Tereza and Trew in

Mexico. So put on some beachwear that can handle an

adventure and prepare to leave responsibilities behind.

Who knows what you’ll find on your journey? The most

delicious ceviche in Mexico? The perfect swimming

hole? Turn the key and find out.


Everything you’ll need for that vintage tropical road trip.

PG. 50

DIVA FOR

A DAYYou have a special invitation to join Alexis, Tereza and Trew

as they soak up the good life at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera

Maya — also known as heaven on earth. Slip on your most

glamorous swimwear and some bling accessories, and

get ready for private beaches, pool bars and 24-hour room

service. Don’t feel guilty. You deserve it.


A collection of must-haves for that ultimate day of

indulgence.

PG. 18 | TRAVEL TO… BARBADOS

PG. 20 | TRAVEL TO… RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

PG. 84 | WHERE TO BUY

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ON THE COVER

SURFINGMAGAZINE.COM/SWIM

@SURFINGMAG_SWIM

» KIINI (SWIMSUIT)

» KATE DAVIS (BRACELET)

» KATE DAVIS (RING)

» INDAH (SWIMSUIT)

» ANNA KOSTUROVA (SWIMSUIT)

» BY CHARI (BODY CHAIN)

» KATE DAVIS (NECKLACE)

» STONE FOX SWIM (SWIMSUIT)

» MYLO (EARRING)

LEFT | TEREZA

ALEXIS

MIDDLE | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW

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Alessa Quizon @alessaquizon

Quincy Davis @quincydavis

Sage Erickson@sageerickson

Bree Kleintop @breekleintop

Hailing from a long line of Hawaiian

wave riders, Alessa was destined to

become a great surfer. “I’ve been surfing

for 12 years,” she says. “My dad taught

me how to surf and it’s something that

has been in my family for generations.”

Alessa made her family proud by quali-

fying for the WSL women’s WCT in 2015

at the tender age of 21. She currently

lives in Dana Point, CA, but says her

favorite place on the planet to travel is

still back home to Hawaii.

FAVORITE BIKINI TO SURF IN:

“I love surfing in my Billabong bikinis.

They look flattering and are quite

functional.”

BILLABONG swimsuit (pictured above)

This trip was a bit of a homecoming for

Quincy. Like many hardcore East Coast

surfers, the 19-year-old from Montauk,

New York, has been visiting the Carib-

bean on surf trips for years. She comes

from a surfing family and has been

riding waves since age 7. While she

loved the waves in Barbados, she says

Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is her

favorite place on earth to visit. “I’ve gone

with my family since I was really little,”

says Quincy. “I went back recently and

got such fun waves!”


“The Volcom Pretty Wild Crop Top and

Pretty Wild Cheeky Bottoms. I love

the cut of the bottoms and the top is a

cross-back so it doesn’t pull on my neck

while I surf.”

VOLCOM swimsuit (pictured above)

Sage caught her first wave when she

was 10 at inside Sunset Beach on

Oahu’s North Shore. Today, at 24 years

young, she is one of the world’s top 17

women surfers competing on the WSL

women’s WCT. Of all the amazing surf

spots Sage has traveled to, she’s says

she’s never seen water bluer than on

our trip to Barbados. She’s also never

met such a fashionable man as our

swimsuit photographer. “The Cobras-

nake was amazing to shoot with,” says

Sage. “If only I could see his entire ward-

robe firsthand. The man’s got style!”


“I’ve been loving Hanalei Reponty’s new

wetsuit and swimwear line, Abysse.”

L*SPACE swimsuit (pictured above)

An East Coast-turned-California girl, Bree

is both a professional surfer and a profes-

sional model. “When I was 14, I started

modeling for my sponsors and from there

it just grew,” explains 20-year-old Bree. “I

was approached and signed by an agency

and I’m blessed to be able to still be surf-

ing and growing my career as a model. It’s

amazing to have the opportunity to meld

together these two passions of mine.”

Random fact: Bree never travels without

hand sanitizer. “You can’t be too careful

these days,” she says. “Too many germs

floating around out there.”


“I’m a fan of cheeky bikini bottoms so I

don’t get any funky tan lines, and I mix

and match a cute triangle top for secure

coverage while surfing.”

O’NEILL swimsuit (pictured above)

Alexis Ren@alexisreneg

Tereza Kačerová@terezakacerova

Trew Mullen@trewmullen

At just 18, Alexis can already count over

650,000 followers on Instagram. The

Santa Monica native was scouted to be a

model while shopping at a Brandy Mel-

ville store when she was just 13. Since

then, Alexis has worked shoots all over

the world, but says her trip to Mexico

for the SURFING Swimsuit Issue was

special for the friendships she made.

“We all became a family,” she says, “and

I’m forever grateful.”

FAVORITE BIKINI:

KIINI (pictured above)

Originally from the Czech Republic,

22-year-old Tereza claims she broke

into modeling when she won a contest

during her “awkward phase” seven

years ago. These days she splits her

time between her Czech homeland, L.A.

and wherever work takes her. Tereza

loves to travel and says she’ll go pretty

much “anywhere but Ibiza.” Tereza fell

in love with the local food while we were

in Mexico. Anytime we weren’t shooting

(and sometimes even while we were

shooting), she could be found munching

on tacos and sipping piña coladas on

the beach.

FAVORITE BIKINI:

Stone Fox Swim (pictured above)

Trew is an L.A. girl who’s living proof

that just because you’re home-schooled

doesn’t mean you’re socially awkward.

The fun-loving 21-year-old grew up

traveling between Pennsylvania, San

Jose and L.A. and remains besties with

her only home schooling classmate, her

sister. This was Trew’s first trip to the

Riviera Maya, and she claims the water

was the most perfect temperature she’s

ever swam in, “like someone had micro-

waved it.” Trew says she’s still waiting

for her breakout modeling moment: “My

dreams are big, so let’s hope it hasn’t

happened yet!”

FAVORITE BIKINI:

Cali Dreaming (pictured above)

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BARBADOS: “LITTLE ENGLAND,” LOTS OF FUN

PLEASE, TELL ME MORE.

OUR PLE ASURE. HERE ARE SOME MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT BARBADOS:

With a mixed population of some 280,000 citizens, Barbadians (also known as “Bajans”)

are warm and hospitable people, most originating from West Africa and the United Kingdom.

Barbados enjoys a 98 percent literacy rate, and a very high percentage of the island’s

youth attain a college or university education.

You are not allowed to wear camouflage in Barbados.

English is the country’s official language. Unofficially, it’s Bajan Dialect.

The grapefruit originated in Barbados.

Barbados is one of the only Caribbean islands home to green monkeys. The green

monkey has lived on the island for more than 350 years.

The currency is the Barbadian dollar.

WHAT ELSE SHOULDN’T I MISS?

GL AD YOU ASKED. A FE W OF OUR FAVORI TE THINGS IN BARBADOS:

Delish Bajan hot sauce

Soup Bowl (not a local dish, but the island’s premier surf spot)

Friday night fish fry at Oistins

Boyceterous Boat Tour to see the sea tur tles and shipwreck (245.256.7979,

boyceterouscruises.com)

Mount Gay Rum Tour in Bridgetown (take a taxi!)

Champers Restaurant

WHERE DID YOU GUYS STAY?

We still can’t believe how good we had it at the

Sea Breeze Beach Hotel in Christ Church. The

place is tucked away on a secluded corner of

the island’s south coast and features a boutique

atmosphere with just 78 rooms, which means

we had two soft white-sand beaches practically

to ourselves (which makes a swimsuit shoot a

lot easier). With two swimming pools, three

delish restaurants and jaw-dropping views of

Oistins Bay, our every need was catered to by

this luxurious four-star, all-inclusive resort. And

with the vibrant nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap

just a short cab ride away, our evenings were

never boring. Safe to say, at the end of our stay,

none of our crew was ready to say goodbye to

the Sea Breeze.

246.428.2825

sea-breeze.com

MMMM, BARBADOS. SOUNDS WARM. ISN’T THAT WHERE RIHANNA’S FROM?

That’s right, take a bow. Barbados, a small, pear-shaped island about 250 miles northeast of Venezuela and the easternmost of the Caribbean

islands, is also home to sugary white-sand beaches (some are even pink!), clear blue water and holiday resorts. The island is renowned for having

the world’s best beach weather and the sublime goodness of Barbados rum punch. Known as “Little England” for its close cultural ties to its former

colonial mother, Barbados is classy but far from stuffy, and a whole lot sunnier than foggy London. Oh, and did we mention Barbados boasts some

of the most consistent surf in the Caribbean? Perfect reefs and Rihanna? Yep, we found love.

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Carlisle Bay

4.

Bathsheba

3.

The Sea Breeze Hotel,

Christ Church

2.

Browne’s Beach

1. 2. 3.

4.

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OUR PLEASURE. HERE ARE SOME MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT THE RIVIERA MAYA:

The Riviera Maya is a touristic 86-mile corridor, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán

Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, better known as the Mexican Caribbean.

The Great Maya Reef, stretching nearly 700 miles from the northern tip of the Yucatán

Peninsula down to Honduras, is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and the

second-largest reef system in the world. There are many places to explore the reef system

along the Riviera Maya.

It is also home to several cenotes. What’s a cenote, you ask? It’s a natural swimming pool

that was created when a sinkhole collapsed over a subterranean river millions of years ago.

The water in cenotes is usually crystal-clear and makes a great place to swim and cool off

on a hot day.

The average temperature is 80° F with more than 240 days of sunshine, and rain is rare.

The official language is Spanish, but indigenous Mayan languages and English are also spoken.

WHAT ELSE SHOULDN’T I MISS?

GLAD YOU ASKED. A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS FROM THE RIVIERA MAYA:

Margaritas and fish tacos at Adelita Restaurant and Bar in Tulum

The many ceviche flavors in Tulum, especially at Café Luna

24-hour room service at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

The white-sand beaches and warm water of the Caribbean Sea

Exploring the Mayan ruins of Tulum

WHERE DID YOU GUYS STAY?

Is there anything better than 24-hour room

service? Well, maybe 24-hour room service

overlooking a private white-sand beach with

exclusive snorkeling lagoons. Luckily our friends

at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya already made

that combination a reality, which made our stay

at their all-inclusive resort a truly unforgettable

Mexican experience. With 1,264 guest rooms, all

with their own hydro spa tub and full inclusive

minibar, multiple pools, a full gym and spa, nine

restaurants and eight bars and lounges on the

property, the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya made

sure our team was living like Mayan royalty.

riviera maya

an all-inclusive experience

888.680.7625

hrhrivieramaya.com

RIVIERAS ARE ALWAYS FUN. WHO’S MAYA?

The Maya were an ancient civilization that once thrived from southern Mexico through modern-day Belize and Guatemala, well before Columbus

showed up to the New World. Today the Maya’s awe-inspiring temples and pyramids remain at sites like Tulum, on the sparkling shores of the Riviera

Maya along the Caribbean Sea. These ancient worlds are yours to explore, and just a short drive from world-class hotels, fine dining and luxurious

beaches. From snorkeling with sea turtles to exploring archaeological sites to soaking up five-star resort hospitality, the Riviera Maya serves up

the best of both the ancient and modern worlds.

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Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

2.

Tulum

3.

Cenote Cristalino

4.

Xcacel

TRAVEL TO...

RIVIERA MAYA,

MEXICO: AN ANCIENT PLAYGROUND

1. 3.

2. 4.

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MINOR PANIC

Mimi got her start as an assistant to major Hollywood

stylist Jessica Paster by helping style several celebs

for the red carpet, music videos and more. She has

also styled photo shoots for many surf industry brands.

Although she’s still new to the industry, Mimi has a

great work ethic and eye for style and we were beyond

pleased with her work on the shoot. Maxe, a stylist from

Vancouver, Canada, joined us at the last minute and

ended up being a huge help on the Mexico shoot assist-

ing Mimi. When your workday starts at 3:30 a.m. and

doesn’t end till 11:30 p.m., it’s nice to have an extra set

of professional eyes and hands.

It’s hard to believe this is the seventh SURFING Swim-

suit Issue for our good friend Jeannie (JJ Fresh). We are

so grateful she has stuck with us all these years. When

we gave her the dates for the 2015 shoot, Jeannie had

knee surgery scheduled during the same time. Instead

of telling us, she immediately postponed the surgery in

order to go on the shoot. In addition to being dedicated,

Jeannie’s also an amazingly talented makeup artist

whose priority is to always please her clients. Her as-

sistant and sidekick, Star, is also a much-loved member

of the team, as dedicated and talented as her boss and

always a pleasure to have on the shoots.

Kellie Cuttrell eats, sleeps and breathes swimsuits — in

fact, we’ve been told she could swim before she could

walk, and even took her very first steps while wearing a

bikini. So while Kellie is officially the sales and market-

ing coordinator for SURFING Magazine, she also found

time to forecast 2015’s hottest swim trends and then

outfit seven beautiful models in ‘em at some of the most

idyllic locations on earth. It’s not a stretch to say Kellie

was, quite literally, born for this.

We knew The Cobrasnake was the real deal when he called us from Europe and said he had to shoot an all-night rager

at a Bavarian castle, but would hop straight on an early morning flight and make it to Mexico before sunrise on our first

day of shooting. Some might call that cutting it too close. We call it epic. The Cobrasnake did not disappoint. In terms of

both nailing the shot and spreading the fun, he was venomously effective. Not that we ever had any doubts. In the past

year alone, Mark has traveled to more than 75 cities in 15 countries, shooting parties and events. He’s also brought his

keen eye to successful campaigns for Sony PlayStation, T-Mobile and Nike, among others. Here, in his own words, our

mythical lensman explains why “you’re nobody until you’ve been shot by The Cobrasnake.”

MARK HUNTER

(AKA “THE COBRASNAKE”)

@THECOBRASNAKE

SURFING: HOW AND WHEN DID MARK HUNTER

BECOME THE COBRASNAKE?

Mark “Cobrasnake” Hunter: At my bar mitzvah. I came in

as a boy, but I left as a man, holding a camera and pointing

it at a girl in a bikini. I don’t remember why the girl in the

bikini was at my bar mitzvah, but I got some amazing

photos and the legend of the Cobrasnake began.

WE HEAR YOU GOT YOUR START IN PHOTOGRAPHY

BY SHOOTING PARTY PHOTOS. TELL US ABOUT

YOUR JOURNEY.

My journey as a party photographer took me from

sneaking into Hollywood indie rock clubs as a teenager

to the VIP sections of the craziest parties all over the

world and everywhere in between. I probably personally

photographed at least 75 percent of all the fun that took

place in the world between 2004 and 2014.

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE WILDEST PARTY

YOU’VE DOCUMENTED.

It was on a secret island off the coast of Miami. I don’t

remember much, but there was an alligator wearing

sunglasses and a swimming pool in the shape of a hot

dog. Unfortunately there are no pictures because when I

downloaded them every photo appeared as a pure white

void. I talked to my tech guy about it and he said that the

super-strong party vibes at this party were so strong that

they changed the code in the digital files, like Neo did in

the Matrix.

HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR WAY TO FASHION

PHOTOGRAPHY AND EVENTUALLY REACH

ITS SUMMIT, SHOOTING THE SURFING MAG

SWIMSUIT ISSUE?

Fashion found me. I’ve always loved clothes and style and

eventually I just couldn’t turn down the offers that I was

getting from the biggest brands and hottest magazines

in the world. Once I had a foothold on fashion mountain, I

climbed my way straight to the top. When I got there I saw

you guys, riding a sick wave and partying with a bunch of

bikini babes.

IN ADDITION TO AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHY,

WHAT ELSE DOES THE COBRASNAKE DO?

When I’m not taking pictures I’m hiking with COBRA

FITNESS CLUB and feeding the world’s insatiable hunger

for fashion with my store, the Cobra Shop.

ANY ADVICE IF WE SIGN UP FOR ONE OF YOUR

FAMOUS FITNESS RUNS?

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other until you

look as sexy as you feel.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF SWIMSUITS?

Two words: even smaller.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE COBRASNAKE?

Spreading good vibes, drinking the finest juices and

pushing it to the limit!

PRODUCER:

Kellie Cuttrell

@surfingmag_swim

HAIR AND MAKEUP:

Jeannie Jeffries

@jjfreshy

Assisted by Star Dawn

@star_dawn

STYLISTS:

Mimi Cuttrell

@mimicuttrell

Assisted by Maxe Roberts

@maxeroberts

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S W I M S U I T S F O R T H E M O D E R N - D AY G I D G E T

FOR THE GIRL WHOSE VACATIONS ALWAYS SEEM TO FIND HER AT A TROPICAL SURF DESTINATION.

Like the trailblazing women surfers of the ‘60s who gracefully claimed their spot in the lineup at

places like Malibu, you’re equally at home out surfing with the boys or tanning on the beach with

your girls. You need a swimsuit that allows you to turn heads, whether riding the waves or strutting

confidently up the beach after a good session. Cute and tough, just like you.

» O’NEILL (SWIMSUIT)



» BILLABONG (SWIMSUIT) » VOLCOM (SWIMSUIT)


LEFT | BREE MIDDLE | ALESSA RIGHT | QUINCY

pages 30-33 shot at the SEA BREEZE HOTEL

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31SWIMSUIT ISSUE 2015

» VOLCOM (SWIMSUIT)



» BETTINIS (SWIMSUIT)

» BILLABONG (SWIMSUIT)

» D’BLANC (SUNGLASSES)

» HULA HOOPS MAUI (NECKLACE)

» HULA HOOPS MAUI (BRACELETS)

» HULA HOOPS MAUI (RINGS)


» JACQUIE AICHE (NECKLACES)


» JACQUIE AICHE (RINGS)

TOP LEFT | QUINCY

BOTTOM LEFT | BREE

BOTTOM MIDDLE | QUINCY

BOTTOM RIGHT | SAGE

BOTTOM RIGHT | ALESSA

TOP RIGHT | BREE

“I must be a mermaid:

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» L*SPACE (SWIMSUIT)


» HULA HOOPS MAUI (BRACELET)


SAGE

I have no fear of depths, and a great fear of shallow living.”—Anais Nin



QUINCY

“A p

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» O’NEILL (SWIMSUIT) » RIP CURL (SWIMSUIT)

» HULA HOOPS (NECKLACE)


» DA FIN (FINS)


» ROXY (SWIMSUIT)

» DA FIN (FINS)

» ROXY (SWIMSUIT)


» DA FIN (FINS)

» BILLABONG (SWIMSUIT) » VOLCOM (SWIMSUIT)

TOP LEFT | BREE TOP LEFT | SAGE

BREE

TOP RIGHT | ALESSA

LEFT | SAGE

MIDDLE LEFT | SAGE

RIGHT | QUINCY

MIDDLE RIGHT | ALESSA TOP RIGHT | QUINCY

pooljust isn’t the same as the ocean. It has no energy. No life.” —Linda Gerber


» VOLCOM (SWIMSUIT) » ROXY (SWIMSUIT) » BILLABONG (SWIMSUIT) » O’NEILL (SWIMSUIT)


» JACQUIE AICHE (RING)


» DA FIN (FINS)

LEFT | QUINCY MIDDLE LEFT | SAGE MIDDLE RIGHT | ALESSA RIGHT | BREE

BREE

“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)

it’s always ourselves we find in the sea.” —E.E. Cummings

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LEFT | QUINCY

RIGHT | ALESSA

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» ROXY (SWIMSUIT)


TOP LEFT | BREE

TOP RIGHT | QUINCY

TOP MIDDLE | SAGE

BOTTOM | ALESSA



BREE

“The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.

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» JACQUIE AICHE (BRACELET)

» HULA HOOPS MAUI (EARRINGS)

BREE

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» JACQUIE AICHE (BRACELETS)



» JACQUIE AICHE (NECKLACE)



» TAVIK (TOWEL)


» HULA HOOPS MAUI (RINGS)


LEFT | QUINCY

MIDDLE | ALESSA

RIGHT | BREE

“The ocean is a place of skin,

skin,

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» MADE BY DAWN (SWIMSUIT)




» O'NEILL (SWIMSUIT)







SAGE

LEFT | QUINCY

MIDDLE LEFT | SAGE

MIDDLE RIGHT | ALESSA

RIGHT | BREE

rich outer membranes hiding thick juicy insides, laden with the soup of being.”

—Vera Nazarian


Hat, check. Sunscreen, check. Perfect bikini that doesn’t fall off while

surfing, check! The waves are good and you’re in for a full beach day, so

you better make sure you’re well equipped. Here is what we think will help

you be prepared in and out of the water.

BILLABONG Sundial Playuela bikini top ($53)

BILLABONG Shibori Tropic bikini bottom ($35)

PERFECT BAR Peanut Butter energy bar ($3)

ROXY Tomboy hat ($26)

VON ZIPPER Begonia sunglasses ($100)

DA FIN Kicks fins ($65)

TONIC Luster leave-in conditioner ($14)

GO PRO Hero 4 Silver Edition camera ($400)

SEXWAX Quick Humps surf wax ($2)

NIXON Mini Blaster speaker ($100)

VERTRA The Shelter Kona Gold SPF 38 sunscreen ($23)

VERTRA Sun Resistance Creme SPF 50 sunscreen ($28)

RAIS CASE Vida Mini Fanny ($110)

MAYDE Avalon towel ($60)

MODERN-

DAY

GIDGET

DEPARTMENT | GET THE LOOK

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T H E B A L A N C E O F O P P O S I T E S

R V C A . C O M

MONYCA ELEOGRAM Professional Surfer | 25.107°N x 121.843°E | #ROXYREADY

S W I M S U I T S F O R I N D U L G I N G

FOR THE GIRL WHO’S SCHEDULED HERSELF A NO-SCHEDULE VACATION. You set aside

today for total relaxation. You want to do nothing but lie by the pool and sip on some

tropical drinks, maybe treat yourself to a full-body massage at the spa. Of course,

even if you’re doing “nothing,” you’re still going to look good while doing it. You put on

your favorite poolside swimsuit, some accessories and a little makeup, and instantly

feel like Farrah Fawcett at the Beverly Hills Hotel circa ‘74. So sit back, relax and

enjoy your downtime, maybe even turn off that phone of yours. A ‘70s golden goddess

needs her “me time.”

(all photos in this story shot at the HARD ROCK HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA)

» BEACH RIOT (SWIMSUIT)

» WILDFOX (SUNGLASSES)

» ARIEL GORDON (NECKLACES)

ALEXIS

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» ARIEL GORDON (NECKLACE)

» RVCA (SWIMSUIT)

» BY CHARI (NECKLACE)


» MYLO (EARRINGSS)

LEFT | TEREZA

RIGHT | TREW

“Fashion

fades;

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» KAI LANI (SWIMSUIT)


» REEF (SWIMSUIT)


» SHEY JEWELS (BODY CHAIN)

» LIRA (SWIMSUIT)

TEREZA LEFT | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW

» BEACH RIOT (BIKINI)


» BAHGSU JEWELS (BRACELET)

» ARIEL GORDON (RING)

» CALI DREAMING (SWIMSUIT)

» ARIEL GORDON (EARRINGS)

» ARIEL GORDON & KATE DAVIS (NECKLACES)

» KATE DAVIS (BRACELETS)

LEFT | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW

only style

remains the

same.”

-Coco Chanel



» BAHGSU JEWELS AND ARIEL GORDON (RINGS)


» KIINI (SWIMSUIT)

» KATE DAVIS (RING)

LEFT | ALEXIS

MIDDLE | TREW

RIGHT | TEREZA

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» LISA LOZANO (SWIMSUIT)


» VESTAL (WATCH)

» ARIEL GORDON (RINGS)

» LULIFAMA (SWIMSUIT)



LEFT | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW

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“Nothing

» REEF (SWIMSUIT)

» GREEN PACHA (HAT)



» VON ZIPPER (SUNGLASSES)

ALEXIS

makes a

woman more

beautiful than

the belief

that she is

beautiful.”

-Sophia Loren


I

» INDAH (SWIMSUIT)

TEREZA

“Elegance

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S

» LIRA (SWIMSUIT)

» ARIEL GORDON (EARRINGSS)

TREW

elimination.”

—Cristóbal Balenciaga


» SAN LORENZO (SWIMSUIT)


» MYLO (EARRINGS)

ALEXIS

“ S I M P L I C I T Yis the ultimate sophistication.”

—Leonardo da Vinci60 SURFING MAGAZINE

» DAKINE (SWIMSUIT)

» WONDERLAND SUN (SUNGLASSES)




TREW


» SO DE MEL (SWIMSUIT)


» DAKINE (SWIMSUIT)

» WONDERLAND SUN (SUNGLASSES)



» TAVIK (SWIMSUIT)

» RAEN (SUNGLASSES)


TEREZA

LEFT | TREW

RIGHT | ALEXIS

» PACIFIC AND DRIFTWOOD (SWIMSUIT)

» NIXON (WATCH)


ALEXIS

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» ROXY (SWIMSUIT)


» PEARL. LOVE. (BRACELET)


» SHE MADE ME (SWIMSUIT)

» PEARL. LOVE. (BRACELET)


LEFT | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW

“I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine.

You can’t possess radiance, you can only admire it .”

—Elizabeth Taylor 63SWIMSUIT ISSUE 2015

Pool time is for relaxing and enjoying some much-needed rest. To make

sure you look and feel your best, we have some suggestions for everything

you need. A metallic suit, wide-brimmed hat and the perfect pair of

aviators will help you get that flawless Farrah Fawcett look. Give it a try,

even if it’s just for the day. You’ll thank us later.

BEACH RIOT The Temple Temptress swimsuit ($190)

GREEN PACHA Lady Biblian hat ($250)

ELECTRIC AV1 Large sunglasses ($150)

ALOLA Coconuts clutch ($52)

LEATHER JOURNAL ($35)

MAC Lipglass clear lipgloss ($15)

MAC Cremesheen Pure Zen lipstick ($16)

NIXON Kenzi Leather watch ($125)

MAC Face and Body foundation in C4 ($27)

COVER GIRL Flamed Out water resistant mascara ($7)

ESSIE Buy Me a Cameo nail polish ($8)

AUSTRALIAN GOLD Continuous Spray with Instant Bronzer sunscreen ($10)

SANUK Yoga Sling Fling sandal ($40)

MAYDE Reef Turkish towel ($60)

‘70s

GOLDEN

GODDESS


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Change Your Perspective

R A E N . C O M

M A U D E

Power

Suit.There’s more to a great swimsuit than how it looks on the

beach. Recycled fabrics, fair labor conditions in factories,

durable construction and designs that stay put in the most

challenging conditions. Backed by our Ironclad Guarantee,

our suits are workwear for waterwomen—made to fit every

aspect of an ocean-focused life.

PATAGON I A .COM /SU RF

Reversible Mamala Bikini Top

Reversible Hatutu Bikini Bottoms

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FOR THE GIRL WHO LOVES ADVENTURE BUT WON’T LET

HER STYLE BE COMPROMISED. You didn’t come here to just

sit around the hotel all day. You want to experience the

real Mexico, beyond the package tour with complimentary

umbrella margaritas. With your camera in hand, backpack

filled for a day of exploring the unknown and friends packed

in the VW bus, you’re prepared for whatever new excitement

the road may bring.

S W I M S U I T S F O R T H E R O A D



» BAHGSU JEWELS (RING)

» SO DE MEL (SWIMSUIT)

» MYLO (EARRING)

» RIP CURL (BIKINI)


LEFT | TEREZA

MIDDLE | ALEXIS

RIGHT | TREW


» ROSA SWIM (SWIMSUIT)




» ROSA SWIM (SWIMSUIT)


LEFT | TEREZA MIDDLE | TREW RIGHT | ALEXIS

“ The world is a book and those who do not travel

read only one page." —-St. Augustine

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» KIINI (SWIMSUIT)

» ARIEL GORDON (EARRING)



TREW


» RADIO FIJI (SWIMSUIT) » TORI PRAVER (SWIMSUIT)

LEFT | ALEXIS RIGHT | TREW

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LEFT | TEREZA

RIGHT | ALEXIS

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» RIP CURL (BIKINI)



TREW

“A good traveler has no fixed plans

and is not intent on arriving."

—Lao Tzu


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» B SWIM (SWIMSUIT)

» BEACH RIOT (SUNGLASSES)

» BY CHARI (BRACELET)

ALEXIS

“All journeys

have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware." —Martin Buber


» RAISINS (SWIMSUIT)


ALEXIS

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» MIKOH (SWIMSUIT)

» ARIEL GORDON AND BAHGSU JEWELS (RINGS)

» GUNN AND SWAIN (MEXICAN BLANKET)

» EIDON (SWIMSUIT)


» GUNN AND SWAIN (PILLOWS)

» EIDON (SWIMSUIT)


LEFT | ALEXIS RIGHT | TEREZA ALEXIS

» EIDON (SWIMSUIT)


» GUNN AND SWAIN (MEXICAN BLANKET)

» WILDFOX (SWIMSUIT)



» MIKOH (SWIMSUIT)

» ARIEL GORDON AND BAHGSU JEWELS (RINGS)

LEFT | TEREZA MIDDLE | TREW RIGHT | ALEXIS

“A journey is best

measured in friends, rather

than miles." —Tim Cahill


» WILDFOX (SWIMSUIT)



TREW “You cannot discover new

oceans unless you have the

courage to lose sight of the

shore." —Andre Gide

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» BODY GLOVE (SWIMSUIT)



ALEXIS


When on a road trip in a foreign country, you always want to be prepared

no matter what you may come across. So pack your bag with the essentials

and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime. Here are a few of our favorite

road trip essentials that will help you get that ‘70s inspired beach look

and make you the Queen of the Riviera Maya.

AILA BLUE Makaha bikini top ($99)

AILA BLUE Hula bikini bottom ($90)

BRIXTON Piper fedora ($58)

RAEN Maude sunglasses ($125)

SOLKISSED Explorer backpack ($89)

CAMERA (vintage)

BAGGU Small Leather Zip pouch ($20)

O’NEILL Dweller sandal ($54)

ECO TAN Natural Coconut sunscreen ($40)

GUNN AND SWAIN Mexican blanket ($35)QUEEN

OF THE

ROAD


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» TAVIK (SWIMSUIT)

TEREZA

AILA BLUE

ailablue.com

ALOLA MAUI

alolamaui.com

AMUSE SOCIETY

amusesociety.com

ANNA KOSTUROVA

annakosturova.com

ARIEL GORDON

arielgordonjewelry.com

AUSTRALIAN GOLD

australiangold.com

B SWIM

bswim.com

BAGGU

baggu.com

BAHGSU JEWELS

bahgsujewels.com

BEACH BUNNY

beachbunnyswimwear.com

BEACH RIOT

beachriot.com

BILLABONG

billabong.com

BODY GLOVE

bodyglove.com

BRIXTON

brixton.com

BY CHARI

bychari.com

CALI DREAMING

cali-dreaming.com

COVER GIRL

covergirl.com

DA FIN

dafin.com

DAKINE

dakine.com

ECO TAN

ecotan.com.au

EDION

eidonsurf.com

ELECTRIC

electricvisual.com

ESSIE

essie.com

GO PRO

gopro.com

GREEN PACHA

greenpacha.com

GUNN AND SWAIN

gunnandswain.com

HULA HOOPS MAUI

hulahoopsmaui.com

INDAH

indahclothing.com

JACQUIE AICHE

jacquieaiche.com

KAI LANI

kailaniswimwear.com

KATE DAVIS

katedavisjewelry.com

KIINI

kiini.com

L*SPACE

lspace.com

LIRA

liraclothing.com

LISA LOZANO

lilotati.com

LOLLI SWIM

ilovelolli.com

LULI FAMA

lulifama.com

MAC COSMETICS

maccosmetics.com

MADE BY DAWN

madebydawn.com

MATUSE

matuse.com

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» RUSTY (SWIMSUIT)


» JACQUIE AICHE (EARRINGS)



SAGE

MAYDE

mayde.com.au

MIKOH SWIMWEAR

mikohswimwear.com

MYLO JEWELRY

mylojewelry.com

NIXON

nixon.com

OAKLEY

oakley.com

O’NEILL

oneill.com

PACIFIC AND

DRIFTWOOD

pacificanddriftwood.com

PEARL. LOVE.

pearllovejewelry.com

PERFECT BAR

perfectbar.com

RADIO FIJI

raisins.com

RAEN

raenoptics.com

RAISINS

raisins.com

REEF

reef.com

RIP CURL

ripcurl.com

ROSA SWIM

rosaswim.com

ROXY

roxy.com

RUSTY

rusty.com

RVCA

rvca.com

SAN LORENZO

sanlorenzobikinis.com

SANUK

sanuk.com

SEX WAX

sexwax.com

SHE MADE ME

shemademe.com.au

SHEY JEWELS

SO DE MEL

sodemel.com

SOL KISSED

SWIMWEAR

solkissed.myshopify.com

STONE FOX SWIM

stonefoxswim.com

TAVIK

tavik.com

TONIC HAIRCARE

tonicshop.com

TORI PRAVER

toripraverswimwear.com

VERTRA

vertra.com

VESTAL

vestalwatch.com

VOLCOM

shop.volcom.com

VON ZIPPER

us.vonzipper.com

WILDFOX

wildfoxcouture.com

WONDERLAND SUN

wonderlandsun.com

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FA L L I N LOV E A L L OV E R AGA I N , O N C E E V E RY W E E K I N A P R I L

@ S U R F I N G M AGA Z I N E . C O M / SW I M

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01. One of these four is not like the rest. Hint: It’s Alexis, on the right — she’s

the only natural blonde. 02. Corey Wilson, dreaming of the old days when

sunscreen didn’t come in a spray can. 03. What happens underwater should

probably stay underwater. The unfortunate thing is that nothing interesting ever

happens underwater. 04. Alexis Ren can have her granola bar and eat it too. 05.

Sharks or minnows? Who really cares. Alexis and Tereza. 06. Hey — you told

them to eat something. Alexis, Trew and a feast for two. 07. Sun protection never

looked so sexy. 08. Or maybe it has. 09. Klein (on) top of Bree. 10. Take that, guy

with the shaved chest. Photographer Mark “The Cobrasnake” Hunter wins one for

the furry people. 11. Sage Erickson and Quincy Davis, peace and definitely love.

12. Is this what winning the lottery feels like? Mark Hunter, tongue deep in a

cold and creamy fantasy. 13. Decent height, pretty nice form. Overall: 6.7. 14.

Shirts are nice and all , but we wish Sage Erickson would give us the girl right

off of her back. A L L P H O T O S B Y C O R E Y W I L S O N

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