Surfing became a popular trend in the 1960s, and companies used surfer imagery to market their products in magazines and advertisements.
Some WA surfers were lucky enough to exploit their good looks on the meat market and supplement their meagre incomes through fashion photo-shoots and by strutting their stuff on the catwalk.
Len Dibben. “During the 70s I ran my own Surfboard manufacturing business and did modelling on the side initially to promote my surfboard business. I also got Dave Williams, WA champion board paddler/surfer Dave Ellis and some of my Warrain Board Club mates to join me modelling on the catwalk at Boans.”
1972 Len modelling the latest head wear from Walsh’s Men’s Wear in Perth city in Gracetown southwest WA. Photo Ric Chan.
1972 Surf Wear photo shoot at Injidup Point Southwest WA. Photo Ric Chan.
1971 Trigg surfer Gavin McCaughey modelling wetsuit for Linnetts Sports Dept Perth City. Country Surf Mag image.
1976 Musician Gavin McCaughey (left) The Real McCoy band Perth. Photo Ric Chan
1972 Fashionista Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith (RIP) with artwork surfboard in backyard family home Como. Photo Jane Mews.
1973 Model Jane Mews and Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith (RIP) attending surf movie at the Regal Theatre Subiaco.Jane Mews pic.
In 1973 City Beach surfer Bruce King was holidaying in London with his WA surfing mates Bob Monkman, Micko Gracie & Peter McDonald. While there Bruce was employed to tour major cities in England & Wales promoting Viking Model Sewing Machines for Husqvarna Ltd.
1973 Igor (Vic) and Bruce King (WA) promoting Viking Model Sewing Machines in London. Photo Bruce King.
1973 Bruce’s modelling ‘thank you’ letter from Husqvarna Essex UK.Image courtesy Bruce King.
In the 1970s, photojournalist Ric Chan photographed Yallingup surfer Peter McDonald and model Cheryl Marrat for a major Perth jeweller.
1970s Peter Mac & Cheryl Marrat modelling jewellery in Perth. Photos Ric Chan.
In the 1970s, photojournalist Ric Chan photographed Perth model Jane Priest, an unidentified model & visiting US surfer Bunky Miller for a fashion magazine.
1970s Perth model Jane Priest, unidentified & surfer Bunky Miller with celebrity dog. Photo Ric Chan.
In the early 70s Phil Henderson was a talented City Beach goofy footer and took part in fashion photoshoots with photographer Ric Chan.
1972 Phil featured in Blaxell Surfboards advertisement used in WA surf magazines. Photo Trevor Burslem.
1973 unidentified model with Phil Henderson & celebrity dog at City Beach fashion shoot. Photo Ric Chan.
1975 Dave Kennedy promoting Star Surfboards in Perth City. Photo Ric Chan.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Ric Chan balanced multiple career roles. By day, he worked as a photojournalist for The Independent Newspaper and also pursued modelling professionally. At night, he took on the role of DJ at Gobbles night club.
1976 RaconteurRic Chan at Graham Noakes wedding. Photo Ric Chan
1976 Ric Chan modelling for Jeans West. Media images
In the 70s Trigg/Mettams surfer Steve ‘Hog’ Hannett took part in fashion photo shoots with photographer Ric Chan.
1977 Unidentified, Colin Earle & Steve Hannett at the Hang Ten WASRA School Boys Contest at Trigg. Photo Ric Chan.
1976 Steve Hannett riding a Jet Ski on the Swan River for a media advertisement photographed by Ric Chan.
Cottesloe surfer Bill Oddy was head honcho at Cordingley Surfboards and a guru in the Entertainment industry during the 70s. Bill was also a popular male model in WA.
1977 Bill Oddy at the Hang Ten WASRA School Boys Contest at Trigg. Photo Ric Chan.
1970s Bill Oddy modelling safari suit for Harris Scarfe in Perth city. Media image courtesy Mick Marlin.
Pamela Bedford worked at Gasworks Surf Shop Subiaco with Trevor Burslem in the 70s.
Pamela. “Trevor was very private guy, but a gentleman. Great days “
1979 Pamela Bedford leaving the surf at Trigg. Daily News photo.
Late 1970s City Beach surfer Paul Mienk modelling a leather jacket in Bali. Photo Ric Chan
Surfing became a popular trend in the 1960s, and companies used surfer imagery to market their products in magazines and advertisements.
Some WA surfers were lucky enough to exploit their good looks on the meat market and supplement their meagre incomes through fashion photo-shoots and by strutting their stuff on the catwalk.
Len Dibben. “During the 70s I ran my own Surfboard manufacturing business and did modelling on the side initially to promote my surfboard business. I also got Dave Williams, WA champion board paddler/surfer Dave Ellis and some of my Warrain Board Club mates to join me modelling on the catwalk at Boans.”
1972 Len modelling the latest head wear from Walsh’s Men’s Wear in Perth city in Gracetown southwest WA. Photo Ric Chan.
1972 Surf Wear photo shoot at Injidup Point Southwest WA. Photo Ric Chan.
1971 Trigg surfer Gavin McCaughey modelling wetsuit for Linnetts Sports Dept Perth City. Country Surf Mag image.
1976 Musician Gavin McCaughey (left) The Real McCoy band Perth. Photo Ric Chan
1972 Fashionista Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith (RIP) with artwork surfboard in backyard family home Como. Photo Jane Mews.
1973 Model Jane Mews and Laurie ‘Loz’ Smith (RIP) attending surf movie at the Regal Theatre Subiaco. Jane Mews pic.
In 1973 City Beach surfer Bruce King was holidaying in London with his WA surfing mates Bob Monkman, Micko Gracie & Peter McDonald. While there Bruce was employed to tour major cities in England & Wales promoting Viking Model Sewing Machines for Husqvarna Ltd.
1973 Igor (Vic) and Bruce King (WA) promoting Viking Model Sewing Machines in London. Photo Bruce King.
1973 Bruce’s modelling ‘thank you’ letter from Husqvarna Essex UK. Image courtesy Bruce King.
In the 1970s, photojournalist Ric Chan photographed Yallingup surfer Peter McDonald and model Cheryl Marrat for a major Perth jeweller.
1970s Peter Mac & Cheryl Marrat modelling jewellery in Perth. Photos Ric Chan.
In the 1970s, photojournalist Ric Chan photographed Perth model Jane Priest, an unidentified model & visiting US surfer Bunky Miller for a fashion magazine.
1970s Perth model Jane Priest, unidentified & surfer Bunky Miller with celebrity dog. Photo Ric Chan.
In the early 70s Phil Henderson was a talented City Beach goofy footer and took part in fashion photoshoots with photographer Ric Chan.
1972 Phil featured in Blaxell Surfboards advertisement used in WA surf magazines. Photo Trevor Burslem.
1973 unidentified model with Phil Henderson & celebrity dog at City Beach fashion shoot. Photo Ric Chan.
1973 Sandy & Norm Bateman modelling wetsuits for Oceans Surf Shop Perth city. Photo Ric Chan.
1975 Dave Kennedy promoting Star Surfboards in Perth City. Photo Ric Chan.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Ric Chan balanced multiple career roles. By day, he worked as a photojournalist for The Independent Newspaper and also pursued modelling professionally. At night, he took on the role of DJ at Gobbles night club.
1976 Raconteur Ric Chan at Graham Noakes wedding. Photo Ric Chan
1976 Ric Chan modelling for Jeans West. Media images
In the 70s Trigg/Mettams surfer Steve ‘Hog’ Hannett took part in fashion photo shoots with photographer Ric Chan.
1977 Unidentified, Colin Earle & Steve Hannett at the Hang Ten WASRA School Boys Contest at Trigg. Photo Ric Chan.
1976 Steve Hannett riding a Jet Ski on the Swan River for a media advertisement photographed by Ric Chan.
Cottesloe surfer Bill Oddy was head honcho at Cordingley Surfboards and a guru in the Entertainment industry during the 70s. Bill was also a popular male model in WA.
1977 Bill Oddy at the Hang Ten WASRA School Boys Contest at Trigg. Photo Ric Chan.
1970s Bill Oddy modelling safari suit for Harris Scarfe in Perth city. Media image courtesy Mick Marlin.
Pamela Bedford worked at Gasworks Surf Shop Subiaco with Trevor Burslem in the 70s.
Pamela. “Trevor was very private guy, but a gentleman. Great days “
1979 Pamela Bedford leaving the surf at Trigg. Daily News photo.
Late 1970s City Beach surfer Paul Mienk modelling a leather jacket in Bali. Photo Ric Chan
Coming soon – 1980s Eye Candy
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