Marc Jacobs Surfboards: the other Jacobs shaped them

Marc Jacobs, the American fashion designer, has unveiled a complete line of surfboards. Who says surfing isn't trendy? The "Jacobs Surfboards" are a twist of fate, as the Hermosa Beach shaper is already an experienced surf industry master: Hap Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs is also known for being the creative director of the French design house Louis Vuitton.

Time Magazine considered him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.

The new fashion surfboards are available in Marc Jacobs' website, in the "Special Items" corner.

There are nine models available. The longboards look very nice, with stylish colors and patterns.

Chanel, the Parisian fashion house, had already launched a collection of arty surfboards a couple of years ago.

The haute couture brand founded by Coco opted for unique black, white, and red pieces for surfers willing to pay $4,000.

Surfing has always been associated with high fashion, but the biggest names in the industry seem to have increased their bets on the beach lifestyle.

Matt Calvani is the name behind Jacobs Surfboards since the founding icon decided to retire in 2004.

Top Stories

French surfboard building company Notox developed a modular shortboard to make surf trips on the bus and train easier.

The number of surfers using saunas to recover from intense physical exercise in low-temperature waters is growing. Here's why the two match.

Science has dissected and simulated natural events and phenomena for centuries. Waves are one of them.

Chilean wingsuit flyer Sebastián Álvarez leaped from a Bell 212 helicopter at 12,000 feet (3,657 meters) before dropping into a wave in the most spectacular style.