73 more sleeps

73

Ever wondered what the 73 is for on Billabong clothes?

In 1973 Gordon Merchant, founder of Billabong, and his wife Rena began to make boardshorts. They would cut them out on the kitchen table and sow them together at home. They were sold in local surf shops for $6.50. Gordon was laughed at when he came up with the brand name Billabong since 1973, coz it was 1973, but you've gotta start somewhere! Now Billabong 73 is an internationally recognised Aussie brand.

Also there are only 73 more days till TRT0607.