The bikini takes on fabulous new form with the Biarritz bottom. Undeniably bold and beautiful, it's swimwear at its most sensational.

Chevron stripes with an abstract attitude is what makes Billabong Blushing Babe print so eye-catching and irresistible. For any girl who likes her beach style on the wild side, this look will take you there in a hot second. While its look is striking and stunning, it's still a great choice for surfing and swimming.

• Fabric: 87% Polyamide, 13% Elastane
• Hand wash in cold water
• Skinny side strap
• Moderate coverage
• Fall 2015 Model

• Brand: Billabong
• Gender: For women
• Material: Polyamide, Elastane
• Product No.: 14424
• Sku No.:
• Model/Style No.: XB12CBLU - FFA/LTW - S/M/L
• Season Collection: 2015 Fall
• Date Added : May 2016

Billabong was founded on Australia's Gold Coast in 1973 by surfer and surfboard shaper Gordon Merchant and his then partner, Rena. Those early days were rather inauspicious, with the pair designing boardshorts at home, cutting them out on the kitchen table and then carting the finished product around to the local surf shop to sell.

The business found immediate traction, with surfers drawn to the superior functionality of the Billabong boardshorts. They were also far more durable courtesy of the unique triple-stitching technique developed by Gordon.

The next step for the fledgling brand was to introduce the better local surfers to Billabong and incorporate them in the marketing of the brand. Company-sponsored contests and special events would later follow.

By the 1980s, Billabong had firmly established its place in Australian surf culture and was ready for international expansion.

Today, Billabong is a global brand with a portfolio that includes Von Zipper, Element, Honolua Surf Company, Kustom, Palmers Surf, Xcel, Tigerlily and Sector 9.

The name "billabong" is derived from the Wiradjuri word "bilabaŋ" that refers to a "creek that runs only during the rainy season".