Both Katin and our Australian retailer, SurfStitch, wanted to pay homage to Katin’s surf heritage, so with that concept in mind, we chose to model our collaborative collection after the original surf trunk designs and the iconic 1960’s Katin "K-Man” graphic.
The classic Katin “K-Man” was originally drawn by a young, local surfer who used to hang out at the Kanvas by Katin shop in the 60s and 70s.
The design became an instant favorite and Katin started using the graphic for their sewn-on surf trunk patches and t-shirts. For this collection, we wanted to re-create that same legendary “K-Man” design atop contemporary clothing silhouettes in company with fresh cuts and new patterns.
