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Lightning Bolt, the iconic surf-inspired apparel brand recently re-launched in the United States, has quickly become a hot commodity to surf shops and boutiques alike. With the launch of its website and solid support from on-the-pulse retailers, the brand is rapidly catching fire.
“With the recent sluggish economy, it seems that the entire fashion community has been waiting for something different and fresh to show up – they’ve found that this summer in Lightning Bolt,” says Jonathan Paskowitz, president of Lightning Bolt, USA. “The collection was created with quality as a priority and with a straight-up classic, vintage vibe giving consumers a feeling of nostalgic satisfaction while shopping. Although the brand is known primarily as a surf brand, it is such a fashion-forward collection, that many high-end fashion boutiques have been placing just as many orders.”
Consumers will be able to find their favorite Lightning Bolt pieces from coast to coast at a variety of boutiques and surf shops including: Planet Blue, Premier Shops, Val Surf, West Coast Surf Shop, LABL, Alpha, The Sea Barn, Wet Sand, IAN, Pancho’s Surf Shop and Los Angeles Sports Club. For those not able to peruse these shops, Lightning Bolt product can also be easily found on the web at the leading, trend-focused online retailer, www.revolveclothing.com.
Lightning Bolt has also kicked off the summer by launching a sophisticated and engaging website. The site features the current collection; the legend of the Bolt; nostalgia photos of the original Bolt team; and information on its present team, which consists of inspirational young riders who are a part of a new generation that surfs with a mix of old-school ethos and grace and modern skill. Fans and friends are able to catch behind-the-scenes video footage of the voyages of Lightning Bolt’s motley surf crew by tuning into “Bolt TV,” also featured on the website. Finally, browsers are directed to all of the company’s social media forums, including: its twitter account, Facebook page and MySpace page.
Stay tuned to the website www.lightningbolt-usa.com to see where Lightning Bolt will pop up next – whether the team is ripping and grilling out at your local surf spot, or the killer new boardshorts that could show up any day in that kitschy little boutique nearby.
About Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt, originally founded in Hawaii in 1972 by Gerry Lopez and Jack Shipley, is a collection of men’s and women’s apparel inspired by both original and modern concepts of the world of surf and skateboarding. Lightning Bolt’s fashionable and functional collection offers various styles created by a young and experienced team of designers who are inspired by the true spirit of soul surfing and its riders’ lifestyle.
Portuguese textile group, TMG-SA, and surf industry veteran, Jonathan Paskowitz, have partnered to re-establish Lightning Bolt in the United States. Lightning Bolt, “A Pure Source.” For further information, please visit www.lightningbolt-usa.com.
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Hey!
Im a surfer/skater/snowboarder from boston area in massachusetts. Any chance I could get some free sticker to post on my surf van?
PEACE!!!
Benji Jones
48 Bow Road
Newton, MA
02459
Hey Benji — we aren’t Bolt (we’re just Gear.com, reporting on Bolt’s re-launch in the US). But here’s their website: http://www.lightningbolt-usa.com/
On their website they list their contact as:
1513 Park Row
Venice, CA
90291
Phone: 310-399-3737
Also, this is their facebook page:
http://www.lightningbolt-usa.com/
Happy riding!
Hi There,
Please could you help me get in touch with someone from Lightning Bolt, the email address of their website for Josh Paskowitz just bounces.
I would like to find out if their product is available here in South Africa.
Kind Regards
Ryan
Thanks so much, please sendmea catalog. I’ve been makin my own lightning bolts since 1980. Have custom tattoo on back with old logo. You don’t know how happy I am your product is coming back. Have used and cherished lightning bolt gear/clothes since 1978. That’s kinda my nick name and many aerospace tools, assemblies, custom made auto parts all have yourlogoon them. Could you also please send me some new stickers, as I haven’t seen them since 1980.thanks. Want to buy some shirts again. Please please please get back with me.
Damn, it’s awesome to see that logo again. Brings back so many good memories to a 50+ yr old. Where can I shop for new clothesandcouldyou please sendme some stickers, i’ve really missed them. Alan Rhodes. 2332 cypress ave, lemon grove, ca, 91945. Thanks
Alan — Great to hear you love the brand! I’m excited to see it back out there. Check out this link for their latest catalog, and you can find more on their company website: http://www.lightningbolt-usa.com/Bolt/?page_id=13
Enjoy!