Tom Blake + Outerknown

The artwork and images that enticed visitors to experience the inspiring allure of Waikiki's beaches pre-1935. Pan Am began offering commercial service to Hawaii in April of 1935. Before then, ocean liners could take you there, and this “Hawaii direct from Los Angeles” artwork...

This hat graphic was inspired by Tom Blake's patented trademark for the construction plans of his original design for the Hollow Surfboard from 1926.

This seam-to-seam graphic was taken directly from one of Tom Blake’s photographs circa 1931 in Waikiki with the iconic Diamond Head in the background. The benefits of Tom’s hollow construction reduced the weight of the boards of the time, so women and children could...

This hoodie graphic was inspired by legendary waterman Tom Blake's patented trademark for the construction plans of his original design for the Hollow Surfboard from 1926. We also added a custom "Tom Blake" hand-cranked chain stitch by artist and close friend of the brand,...

The back of this tee features Tom Blake’s logo for his hollow construction boards, which were being licensed, manufactured, and marketed as “the kind the lifeguards use,” a testament to the quality and performance necessary to save lives. The front chest hit references the...

The artwork and images that enticed visitors to experience the inspiring allure of Waikiki's beaches pre-1935. Pan Am began offering commercial service to Hawaii in April of 1935. Before then, ocean liners could take you there, and this “Hawaii direct from Los Angeles” artwork...

The artwork and images that enticed visitors to experience the inspiring allure of Waikiki's beaches pre-1935. Pan Am began offering commercial service to Hawaii in April of 1935. Before then, ocean liners could take you there, and this “Hawaii direct from Los Angeles” artwork...

This tee features Tom Blake's original design for the Hollow Surfboard from 1926. This innovative blueprint transformed board building from heavy solid wood to lighter weight "performance" that could be created by any experienced craftsman. These plans appeared in the magazine Popular Mechanics so...