Platts Stories

For the love of ‘Restoration’.

I’m an ex-Northern Beaches surfer from 66 years back (late 50s to the late 70s). I surfed mainly between Dee Why and Palmie, especially loving the Dee Why to Mona…

Fiona Murphy recalls growing up with Platts

My parents had the shop at the corner of Sturdee Parade & Pittwater Road from (about) ‘62 to ‘66. It was called the Dee Why Bargain Centre, and our main…

Who Remembers Platts?

The OG Australian boardshort and the great Australian surfer who helped inspire them is a story worth re-visiting.  Award-winning author and surf journalist – www.bytimbaker.com  For any Australian surfer who grew…

The Platt family is proud to be back at the helm

After 3 decades the Platt family is proud to be back at the helm of the original Platts Surfwear company. Up until the mid 70’s, Platts was family owned and…

Surfwear worn by legends!

When Kevin, Midget and Nat set off to Hawaii to participate in the 1963 Makaha International Surf Championship, Platts would have been in their suitcases. Australian-made boardshorts were being worn…

A Journey of rediscovery – Micah Platt

‘The places that I never see, are places where I long to be. A new location ‘neath my feet, makes all anew and life is sweet. The search will never…

Sydney’s Northern Beaches

The summer of 1959, a small group of Sydney lads were emerging from school books, hitting Freshwater beach with their long boards, desperate to perfect their new craft of surfing.…

Long before Quicksilver…

Long before Quicksilver, Rip Curl, and Billabong became world-famous brands, Australia had a brand that originated on the kitchen table on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. By Crankin’ Surf / Craig…

The Freshwater Soul

Platts was built on heart and soul. It was a mother providing a place for her boy and his ‘mates’ to ‘hang out’ and explore the endless possibilities before them. …

The comeback story of a lifetime – Devina Rachel Platt

I have distinct memories of Nan and Pop’s house, growing up – a very 1950’s styled affair. She was your typical Grandmother figure, always concerned for your wellbeing and making…