At TopOfStyle, allow yourself to choose from over four hundred unique styles of girls’ shorts and skirts from the leading high-end brands. 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.