24 Brands like Quiksilver

Australian surf brand from 1973, known for triple-stitched boardshorts, wetsuits and beach-print casualwear; now owned and licensed by Authentic Brands Group.

Why it's similar. Both brands share a strong emphasis on surf culture with colorful styles catering to beachgoers.

What changes. Slightly more youth-fashion prints, less snow outerwear

Australian surf brand from Torquay, Victoria, known for performance wetsuits, boardshorts and beach apparel, owned by KMD Brands.

Why it's similar. Rip Curl shares a similar relaxed fit and vibrant color palette aimed at surf enthusiasts.

What changes. More hardcore performance surf focus, less streetwear

California surf and lifestyle brand founded by Bob Hurley, known for Phantom boardshorts, graphic tees and beachwear, now owned by Bluestar Alliance.

Why it's similar. Hurley's focus on surf functionality and colorful designs resonates well with Quiksilver's outdoor style.

What changes. No snow line; tighter athletic/Nike-derived fit

California surf label founded in 1952 that pioneered the neoprene wetsuit, now making wetsuits, boardshorts, swimwear and snow outerwear.

Why it's similar. O'Neill, like Quiksilver, emphasizes high-quality surf apparel with a relaxed fit for beach lifestyles.

What changes. Sits a notch pricier and more technical

Independent California skateboard brand founded by Jason Celaya in 2010, known for unconventional deck shapes and surreal, hand-drawn graphics.

Why it's similar. Both brands emphasize colorful designs and relaxed silhouettes, appealing to a youth skate culture.

Costa Mesa boardsports apparel brand known for the Stone logo, boardshorts and snow outerwear, now owned by Authentic Brands Group.

Why it's similar. Both brands embrace a relaxed aesthetic with a strong presence in surf and skate culture.

What changes. Skate/snow attitude over surf heritage

American skate footwear and apparel brand, founded in Anaheim in 1966 and owned by VF Corporation, known for the Old Skool and Sk8-Hi.

Why it's similar. Both brands highlight surf and skate influences with colorful and casual designs embraced by youth culture.

Ohio skateboard brand founded in 1990, known for surreal graphics, the Dot logo and influential videos including Photosynthesis and Mind Field.

Why it's similar. Both focus on vibrant palettes and relaxed silhouettes, catering to the skateboarding community.

American skate and snowboard footwear brand founded in 1994, now owned by Authentic Brands Group and operated through licensees.

Why it's similar. DC Shoes and Quiksilver both inhabit the surf/skate sector with relaxed silhouettes that appeal to a similar demographic.

American surf-rooted streetwear pioneer known for its scrawled signature logo, graphic tees, hoodies and tightly controlled chapter-store distribution.

Australian moto-and-surf label founded in Sydney in 2006, pairing custom motorcycles and surfboards with graphic tees, fleece and riding gear.

Independently run surf-rooted apparel and media brand founded by Craig Anderson, Dane Reynolds, Austyn Gillette and Dylan Rieder.

American skate brand founded in 1992, making decks and nature-themed casual apparel; now licensed under Authentic Brands Group after its 2023 Boardriders deal.

What changes. Skate decks and tees, no water or snow gear

Costa Mesa surf-skate-art label now owned by Authentic Brands Group, known for boardshorts, graphic tees and its "Balance of Opposites" logo.

What changes. Fashion-forward, minimal hardware/wetsuit business

Family-run Hilo label making aloha shirts and dresses from original prints rooted in native Hawaiian plants, hula practice and place-based stories.

Independent Southern California surf brand making boardshorts, wetsuits and casual apparel with recycled and plant-based materials.

Skate footwear and apparel brand founded in 1986 by Pierre-André Senizergues, owned since 2024 by Switzerland's Nidecker Group.

Japanese-Australian surf label founded in Byron Bay in 2014; it shut down in October 2023 and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

General Admission, founded by Gavin Dogan and Dooma Fahrenfort in 2015, is a Los Angeles-based brand that creates simple, elegant designs for a more inspired lifestyle.

California travel-and-surf apparel brand founded by Ryan Hitzel, building each collection around real expeditions and illustrated storytelling.

Southern California apparel brand making fishing shirts, boardshorts, tees and headwear rooted in sport-fishing and surf culture.

California headwear-turned-apparel brand founded in 2004, known for classic hats, flannels and workwear rooted in SoCal surf, skate and music culture.

Californian sport-performance eyewear and apparel brand, part of EssilorLuxottica, known for Prizm lenses and Frogskins, Holbrook and Sutro frames.

California surf label founded in 1954, known for hard-wearing canvas surf trunks and heritage-styled coastal casualwear.

Why it's similar. California surf-workwear label founded in 1954, known for canvas boardshorts, durable everyday basics and artist-designed graphics.