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The beginning
The Old Relic Origins
The Story Behind the Fish
It started with two kids in love — Mom with her wide-brimmed hat and bright smile, Dad with salt in his hair and the ocean in his eyes. They held hands through life’s waves, chasing sunsets, surf, and each other.
Over the years, Dad became her “Old Relic” surfer — weathered by time, but still chasing the tide. The name stuck, not just for him, but for the life they built together: timeless, adventurous, and full of love.
Old Relic is more than a brand. It’s their story — and now, it’s yours to carry forward.
the Artist
Mom's Love for Drawing
Old Relic isn’t just a brand — it’s a legacy.
It began with Mom, sitting on a beach towel, sketching scenes that told the story of our family’s life by the coast. Her drawings were alive with palm trees swaying in warm winds, waves curling into shore, and sunsets that felt like they could last forever.
She never knew those sketches would outlive the paper they were drawn on. After she passed, we found them tucked away — little time capsules of her joy, her style, and her love for the ocean.
We decided to bring her art back to life, not just for us, but for everyone who feels that same pull toward the sea and the adventures it brings. Old Relic became our way of honoring her — a clothing brand built on the belief that the best things in life are timeless.
Every design we release holds a piece of her hand and her heart. When you wear Old Relic, you’re not just wearing a shirt — you’re carrying a story, a memory, and a reminder that some treasures are meant to be passed on.
We pass it on
The Legacy
Our Story — Time to be an Old Relic
It began with Mom and Dad — a love that grew on the sand, in the waves, and under golden California skies. She dreamed, he surfed, and together they built a life as timeless as the ocean itself.
Years passed, but their spirit stayed the same. That same saltwater heartbeat flows through us now — sons, daughters, and grandchildren carrying boards down to the water’s edge. We live their story each time we paddle out, chasing swells, sunsets, and the life they showed us how to love.
Old Relic isn’t just about the past — it’s about keeping their spirit alive in the present, and passing it on to whoever’s ready to join the ride.