Is it just me, or is Dane Reynolds wearing our Kimono Blouse top below??? OK, so I might be wrong, but it does bear an uncanny resemblance, right???

So besides the time I spend on the QSW blog (not much lately, my apologies), I do have other pursuits. The daily search for inspiration takes me to many places, but I always find time to sneak a peek at Dane Reynolds Marine Layer Productions. So imagine my surprise the other day, when I found Dane and his girl paying their respects to Japan with this lovely and very original rendition of Louie Louie.

I mean, everyone knows I’m a kid in a candy store at Quiksilver, but this one took me by surprise. We sort of hoped we would get Dane’s girl in some clothes, but Dane himself in the Kimono Blouse…come on!!! Dane Reynolds!!! Just a thought Dane, but I bet if you bang out another rendition in the Story Maxi, you’ll really set the keys on fire (Although I must agree that the Kimono Blouse was the perfect ensemble for this noble endeavor). Seriously, all kidding aside, thanks for the continued inspiration and for feeling so in touch with your inner female. Another care package is in the mail…

We just wanted to take a moment to share with you, dear readers, a bold and obvious truth:
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Music is amazing

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As a source of motivation and inspiration, Music is always there to give. As we make our grueling commutes and pyche ourselves up for the tasks each day requires of us … as we launch ourselves into each new day, each new design season, each new adventure — music provides a wealth of mood and vibe to guide and inspire. Old favorites and new discoveries are in our ears to aid us along as we work though each design, or fulfill the mudane tasks that are required to make each design come to life. Music is a motivator, a positive force that pushes us forward towards our goal of creation. It has so many forms and diversity, so many layers and emotions … it has something to move everyone — both emotionally and physically.

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Here are but a few of the sonic tidbits that we have stumbled upon lately, that are killing us with their musical genius. Check ‘em out …

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Quadron/ Average Fruit:

Egyptian Hip-Hop/Heavenly:

The XX Remix Florence and the Machine/ You’ve Got the Love:

Charlotte Gainsbourg (with Beck)/ IRM: