Avant Garde Surf Clothing
Black sand. Sea stacks. Fog. Dark Surf by ACAE approaches the coast through washed surfaces, loose proportions and restrained graphics. This is avant garde surf clothing without the usual visual noise: oversized cotton T-shirts, raw edges, boxy tanks, a mesh jersey and relaxed shorts in black and washed cement grey.
Explore the complete edit at shop the Dark Surf collection, or use this guide to compare silhouettes, fabrics and measurements before choosing a piece.
The Dark Side of the Coast
Here, the point of departure is not a bright beach graphic. It is the ocean at its most ancient: dark water, fractured rock and weather moving across an exposed coastline. The clothing translates that atmosphere through snow-washed finishes, dropped shoulders, raw hems and broad silhouettes.
The collection moves between cotton foundations and a small number of contrasting fabric structures. Most featured T-shirts are made from 100% cotton. The French terry boxy tank uses a cotton-polyester blend, while the oversized mesh V-neck soccer jersey is made from 100% polyester. Each creates a different surface and drape without leaving the same muted visual world.
Start with the Washed T-Shirts
Raw Edge Snow Washed Boxy T-Shirt
The Dark Surf Raw Edge Snow Washed Boxy T-Shirt is a loose, dropped-shoulder style in washed cement grey. It is made from 100% cotton, with a centre-chest print and raw-hem construction. Its listed chest measurements run from 24.8 inches in size S to 28 inches in 2XL, while listed lengths run from 27.2 to 30.3 inches. Review the full chart at Raw Edge Snow Washed Boxy T-Shirt.
Snow Wash Raw-Hem Boxy T-Shirt
For a shorter listed length, consider the Dark Surf Snow Wash Raw-Hem Boxy T-Shirt. This 100% cotton style is also supplied in washed cement grey, with a loose fit, dropped shoulders and centre-chest print. Available charted sizes run from S to XL, with listed lengths from 25.6 to 28 inches. See Snow Wash Raw-Hem Boxy T-Shirt.
Oversized Drop Shoulder T-Shirt
The black Oversized Drop Shoulder T-Shirt places greater emphasis on shoulder width. Its chart lists a 25-inch shoulder in size S, increasing to 27.4 inches in XL. The shirt is made from 100% cotton and combines a loose fit with dropped shoulders and a centre-chest print. Shop the Oversized Drop Shoulder T-Shirt.
Another route is the Women's Dark Surf Unisex Oversized Cotton T-Shirt. Made from 100% cotton in black, it is offered with a wider charted size range from S through 5XL. Its proportions vary substantially across that range, so consult the individual measurements rather than choosing by size label alone. View the unisex oversized cotton T-shirt.
Boxy Tanks and Open Silhouettes
The French Terry Boxy Tank Top introduces a thinner, blended fabric made from 87% cotton and 13% polyester. It has a loose fit, dropped shoulders and a centre-chest print. Listed chest measurements range from 23 inches in S to 27 inches in 2XL. Explore the French Terry Boxy Tank Top.
For a longer line, the Reverse Washed Tank Top is made from 100% cotton in black. It carries a left-chest print and has listed lengths from 29.1 inches in S to 32.3 inches in 2XL. Compare its measurements at Reverse Washed Tank Top.
A Different Fabric: The Mesh Jersey
The Oversized Mesh V-Neck Soccer Jersey shifts the collection away from cotton while retaining a loose, boxy shape. Made from 100% polyester, it has a thin mesh athletic construction, dropped shoulders and a centre-chest print. Sizes are charted from M to 2XL, with listed lengths ranging from 29.3 to 32.3 inches. Find the Oversized Mesh V-Neck Soccer Jersey.
Its V-neck and mesh surface make it a clear counterpoint to the washed tees. Wear it as the primary layer or use it to interrupt an otherwise all-cotton combination.
Complete the Silhouette with Cotton Shorts
The Vintage Wash Cotton Shorts are made from 100% cotton in black and use a loose fit with a print at the left leg. Their fabric thickness is listed as medium, creating a material contrast with the thin T-shirts and tanks. The size chart covers S through 2XL, with listed lengths from 19.7 to 22 inches. View the Vintage Wash Cotton Shorts.
How to Choose Your Size
Oversized and boxy labels do not replace measurements. Dark Surf product pages provide dimensions in both inches and centimetres, including chest, length and shoulder measurements where applicable. Some styles also list sleeve length; the shorts include waist and hip measurements.
- Choose the silhouette first. Decide whether you want the shorter line of a boxy tee, the longer Reverse Washed Tank Top or the extended shape of the mesh jersey.
- Read the product-specific chart. Size ranges and dimensions differ between styles.
- Compare adjacent sizes. Look at length and shoulder measurements as well as chest width, particularly when choosing between two oversized fits.
Care for Washed and Printed Surfaces
The featured garments direct machine washing at 30°C on a gentle cycle. Do not bleach or dry clean; tumble dry low and iron at low temperature while avoiding the print. Minor batch differences may occur because of variations in fabric, dye and processing during blank garment production.