# Contemporary Surf Shorts Birdwell Beach Britches' New Corduroy Shorts are Inspired by 70s Style By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwell-beach References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/07/10/birdwell-beach-britches-corduroy-shorts/) & [birdwell](https://www.birdwell.com/products/corduroy-shorts-navy?variant=1441074118668) Classic Southern California surf brand Birdwell Beach Britches released a new pair of [retro-inspired shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop) that are perfect for the summer. Taking inspiration from traditional 70s style, the shorts are made from a comfortable and soft 14 wale corduroy. Each pair features front patch pockets that are big enough to hold all of the essentials with a classic button fly that is made from wooden buttons. The thin hemline and narrow waistband complete the look with a contemporary and modern style to make them slightly more fashionable than the original retro pairs. Available in four [summer-ready colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-summer), the new Birdwell Beach Britches [surf shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-x-bather) are available for $79 with the brands famous lifetime guarantee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create modern styles with vintage inspiration. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity to use eco-friendly materials to create surf shorts and other beachwear. - **Customizable Clothing:** Opportunity to offer customization options for surf shorts, such as pocket size and button types. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Companies in the fashion industry can incorporate sustainable materials into their designs. - **Surfwear:** Opportunity for companies to create customizable and sustainable surf shorts, expanding on the current trend of surfwear fashion. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can offer customizable options and styles to their customers, bringing in a wider range of shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-tweed-apres-shorts.md) - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Patterned Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendleton-swim-and-beach.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-2024-menswear-collection.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Limited-Edition Swim Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-x-bather.md)