From retro-style jeans to the modern ripped jeans, TopOfStyle features them all from leading e-stores like Amazon, Walmart, Macy's, etc. Billabong is an Australian clothing and accessories brand recognized internationally for its premium clothing collection. Gordon Merchant founded Billabong in 1973 at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, and today, it is a subsidiary of Quicksilver, owned by Boardriders Inc. Black is the color of power and sophistication.