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Meet our legendary USA General Manager, Benny. Located in the heart of LA, Benny oversees the growth of our brand in the US while also making sure you can get your hands on the latest Thrills threads from coast to coast. We know you love meeting our team, so we thought we'd check in in the midst of the craziness to see how Benny's going and what he's been up to. Imagery by the talented Vivian Kim. Check it out.

Since the beginning of our journey in 2011, sustainability has and will continue to be front of mind for us here at Thrills. Our mission is to create quality clothing and accessories while reducing our impact on the environment and inspiring change. It's easy for businesses to talk about how they're going to become more sustainable, but as for us, we're about walking the talk and making real change. We're proud of our journey so far; From using materials such as Hemp and Organic Cotton in our collections to making substantial changes at our HQ to reduce waste. We're not perfect, and we can admit it's a long road ahead, but we can assure you it's a key part of our DNA, and we're here for the long haul. The truth is, we all have a responsibility for the planet, and on our Sustainable Future journey one big part is that we're all about giving back to the environment through local non-profits that align with our values. When people come together and make small changes, the impact can be tremendous. This is why we're so incredibly proud to be a part of the 1% For The Planet global network. 1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses that understand the necessity of protecting the natural environment. They understand that profit and loss are directly linked to its health and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of industry. It all started when two businessmen met and bonded over their shared love for the outdoors. Realizing their responsibility to protect our planet, they decided to give 1% of their sales back to the environment—whether or not they were profitable. Now, 1% for the Planet network is made up of more than 2,000 environmentally-conscious companies and thousands of non-profit partners across 60 countries. Since the network’s launch in 2002, members have given more than $265 million to environmental causes.  Since 2019, we've pledged to collect a percentage of sales from selected sustainable focus products to give back to a local charity we're passionate about and aligns with our values. Enter Seed, a local non-profit organisation (Australia’s first and only Indigenous youth climate network) led by young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for climate justice. Seed builds the capacity of young people and communities to gain skills and confidence in telling their story and leading our climate campaigns. Over the last five years, Seed has been organising and building the power of Aboriginal young people and communities across the Northern Territory who are leading the campaign to ban gas fracking and protect their land, water, culture and the climate. Currently, 51% of the NT is under oil or gas exploration licences which could release greenhouse emissions five times that of Adani’s proposed Carmichael coal mine if fracked! Seed is backing Traditional Owners, community leaders and young people in communities on the frontline of fracking to pressure gas companies, starting with Origin Energy, to back out of their dangerous fracking plans.The NT election in August is a critical opportunity to put fracking front and centre on the political agenda and elevate the voices of Traditional Owners speaking out for a ban on fracking and investment in clean energy alternatives. Seed is currently on the ground organising communities in the NT to ensure this, recently campaigning to get communities to enrol to vote as thousands of Aboriginal people in the NT are left out of elections. Seed will be rolling out a variety of tactics over the next month to ensure Aboriginal self-determination and a ban on fracking are at the forefront of the public and political agenda.  Due to the restrictions on physical gatherings, Seed were unable to deliver our normal in-person training programs, but Seed’s online Protect Country Fellowship just launched to empower over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with the skills, tools, knowledge and networks to mobilise, organise and take action in their communities and beyond.  It’s already been a huge year for the fracking campaign, with Origin pausing their fracking operations in the first half of 2020 and the NT election being a critical opportunity to put fracking front and centre on the political agenda. Seed will continue to elevate the voices of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities in their call to ban on fracking and invest in clean energy alternatives. With your help, we have raised an incredible $11,644 which has been donated to Seed. We couldn't have done this without you and your amazing support. This is just the beginning and, with your support, we can't wait to see what next year will bring. Get your hands on a piece from our '1% For The Planet collection' now to make a difference.

We hope you're staying safe during these crazy times. Now, more than ever, we're doing our best to stay as connected as possible. THRILLS has, and always will be, a family business, and you're a part of that family which is why we're opening up about what's happening in our homes while in isolation; what's getting us through our days, what we're consuming, and of course what pieces we're wearing. Meet our Marketing Manager, Nat. Can you give us a round-up of what you do at THRILLS? I’m not even sure that we have official job titles, but I guess I look after our creative & marketing department. We have a small team of 4 including myself, so there are a few different hats to be worn. Our little crew handles the end-to-end conceptualisation, production and delivery of our creative content - From campaign shoots to event production and everything in between. Oh and I also shoot and edit all of the video content, and have more recently been enjoying crossing over into photography as well. It’s a diverse job role, and no two days are ever the same - Which keeps things pretty interesting. Can you tell us about what quarantine looks like for you right now? I wouldn’t say that I’m a conspiracy theorist, but I definitely have a healthy level of scepticism when it comes to matters of governmental control, so naturally, at first I wasn’t over the moon about being forcibly imprisoned in my own home - But as time has rolled on, it’s seemingly become quite normal. It’s all about finding some positives in the downtime, and I’ve actually been enjoying the slower pace and catching up on different things that I haven’t had enough time for in recent years. I’m definitely looking forward to getting a little bit of freedom back, but it is what it is and we’re doing our bit. We’re pretty fortunate here in the Byron Shire - Our beaches are still open and there’s easy access to get outdoors and enjoy nature or whatever, so I’m not complaining. We’ve been busy with work too, so there is that level of normality in my day to day - I’m definitely not sitting around wondering how to fill in time. I sure as hell miss the pub though. Any kind of ISO routine happening? We’re working from home, but we’re still working, so that’s the obvious one - Other than that I don’t really have a set routine. For me starting the day early and getting out of the house has been important. It’s usually just a drive to the beach for a surf or even just a swim, but it makes a big difference and sets the mood for the rest of the day. Besides that, I’ve just been trying to stay busy. I tend to think that the less you do, the less you feel like doing so I’ve just been trying to keep the mind active. Oh and we’ve been putting in some time in the garden, in preparation for the real apocalypse. Who are you quarantining with? And where? I’ve been quarantining with my girlfriend Lani and our little black cat, Tenshi. We’ve got the dream set up for isolation. We rent a little cottage in the rainforest about half an hour out of Byron. It’s a beautiful part of the world and we’re on a lot of land with no neighbours which makes it really easy to switch off from all the madness. What’re your tips for staying sane? As I mentioned, we’re pretty lucky that we’re still able to get out and enjoy the outdoors, so I can’t even pretend to comprehend how tough it would be in a city where you’re more or less confined to the living room. I’m also not qualified to give tips to anyone, about anything - But seeing as though you’re asking -  They say it takes 7 years to truly master a skill, and theoretically this quarantine song and dance can’t possibly go on for longer than say, 12 months - So technically you don’t have too much time on your hands, you actually don’t even have enough - But, We live in the Information Age and it’s all at your fingertips - So think long and hard, there’s got to be something that you’ve always had an interest in that you’ve never had the chance to pursue. Work out what that is and immerse yourself. Now’s the time to expand your knowledge. Alternatively, I’m a bit of a space nerd so my other suggestion would be to go down that rabbit hole of research and contemplate the Universe for a couple of months - Being stuck inside might not seem like such a significant problem when you realise how insignificant you really are. That was a joke by the way. That sounds like a recipe for insanity. Don’t do that. What have you been wearing? My uniform hasn’t really changed. Black jeans, black t-shirt, black hoodie or jacket if I get cold. It’s better that way, no one can tell how dirty my clothes are. What have you been listening to? Ahh geez. It all depends on mood. There’s the whole metal category and every sub-genre within, then there’s obviously a bit of punk in the mix too. But I also love funk and soul as well, so it’s all over the place. The only category I haven’t really been touching in ISO is rap. Not because I don’t like rap, I actually don’t know why there hasn’t been any rap in rotation. Maybe planting vegetables just doesn’t feel that baller. Any recommendations on what the people should be watching? I actually haven’t seen much new stuff since being in ISO.  But I do love a good movie, so maybe I’ll just suggest some of my faves. Autoluminescent - Great documentary about Australian music legend Rowland S. Howard Last Days Here - Another music doco. This one is about the rise (sorta), fall, and then rise (sorta) of Bobby Liebling - Front man of Pentagram. This one will leave you wondering how the hell he is still alive and making music. And also make you never want to do crack. Into the Universe with Steven Hawking - One for my fellow space lovers. True Romance - Written by Quentin Tarantino but directed by Tony Scott. 90’s cinematic gold. Natural Born Killers - Also written by Quentin Tarantino and Directed by Oliver Stone - This came out a year after True Romance. The ’90s was the true golden age of cinema. Anything from the David Lynch catalogue - This is a great time killer. You’ll spend hours watching the films and then spend hours afterwards wondering what the hell David Lynch was on about.

From the entire family at Thrills, we hope that this finds you all safe and well. Our thoughts are with all of the people and communities recently affected by the worldwide pandemic. There's really no other way to put it - things have been pretty fucked up of late. Sadly, for many of the world's musicians, work stopped immediately, and for many touring artists, isolation started early. With some of the more interesting and creative minds contained to their homes, we thought it was probably high time we checked in to see how they were keeping sane. Call us nosey, but we're genuinely curious to see what’s been going on behind closed doors. Enter, Snif from Pist Idiots to help us figure out just how to ride out the quarantine wave.       ​ ​ Add Pist Idiots' tunes to your Quarantine playlist ASAP: 

From the entire family at Thrills, we hope that this finds you all safe and well. Our thoughts are with all of the people and communities recently affected by the worldwide pandemic. There's really no other way to put it - things have been pretty fucked up of late. Sadly, for many of the world's musicians, work stopped immediately, and for many touring artists, isolation started early. With some of the more interesting and creative minds contained to their homes, we thought it was probably high time we checked in to see how they were keeping sane. Call us nosey, but we're genuinely curious to see what’s been going on behind closed doors. Enter, Sloan Peterson to help us figure out just how to ride out the quarantine wave. Add Sloan Peterson's tunes to your Quarantine playlist ASAP: 

From the entire family at Thrills, we hope that this finds you all safe and well. Our thoughts are with all of the people and communities recently affected by the worldwide pandemic. There's really no other way to put it - things have been pretty fucked up of late.Sadly, for many of the world's creatives, work stopped immediately, and isolation started early. With some of the more interesting and creative minds contained to their homes, we thought it was probably high time we checked in to see how they were keeping sane. Call us nosey, but we're genuinely curious to see what’s been going on behind closed doors. Enter photographer and long-time friend of Thrills, James Adams to help us figure out just how to ride out the quarantine wave.     Get around James' work here. Stay tuned to see who we chat to next.

From the entire family at Thrills, we hope that this finds you all safe and well. Our thoughts are with all of the people and communities recently affected by the worldwide pandemic. There's really no other way to put it - things have been pretty fucked up of late. Sadly, for many of the world's musicians, work stopped immediately, and for many touring artists, isolation started early. With some of the more interesting and creative minds contained to their homes, we thought it was probably high time we checked in to see how they were keeping sane. Call us nosey, but we're genuinely curious to see what’s been going on behind closed doors. Enter, Em (San Mei) to help us figure out just how to ride out the quarantine wave.         Add San Mei's tunes to your Quarantine playlist ASAP:  Stay tuned to see who we chat to next.

We love our denim, and we love that you do, too. Plus, it's not all just bad news for 2020... Did you know that as of this year we've consciously decided to move the majority of our denim program to Organic Cotton? It's grown without the use of carcinogenic chemical fertilisers, pesticides, and insecticides, therefore helping to improve the quality of the land, prevent water contamination and wastage, and conserve biodiversity, which means you can look AND feel good. Shop womens denim. Shop mens denim.    Shop womens denim. Shop mens denim. 

Make a statement in our new vintage-inspired arrivals shot by Jason Lee Parry on lovers, Veronika Vilim and Adrian Hurtado. In this new drop, you'll find a mix of earthy and neutral tones with unique one-off patterns we've worked tirelessly to create. Find yourself a timeless staple in these latest arrivals online and in-store now. Treat yourself now.   Treat yourself now.

Ahead of International Women's Day, we wanted to introduce you to some of the most fearless and confident women we know. Enter: the very punk, very alternative, very alien Cumgirl8. Girl-power personified, they're a 3-piece, all-girl band including some of the most creative and bold women we know; Veronika Vilim, Lida Fox, and Chase. Our first interaction with the girls was at a photoshoot we did with Jason Lee Parry (photos coming v soon) recently where we turned a recording studio into a Cumgirl8 haven - check out the video below. A day later, they were melting our faces (+ everyone else's) at our USA launch party, putting on a show for the books.

We came, we saw (too much) and we delivered one of our loosest parties to date. On Saturday night, we celebrated our US arrival by throwing one of our signature Thrills parties reaching capacity fast with over 1000 RSVPs from in and around LA. If it was any reflection of how we left our event space (Monster Children’s 1700Naud), it was wild (sorry, guys).

It's our favourite collection to-date. Made up of high-quality textures like wool and introducing organic-cotton heavy-weighted denim, these styles are inspired by some of our most-loved vintage pieces. In this new collection, you'll find a mix of earthy and neutral tones with unique one-off patterns we've worked tirelessly to create. We've kept our classic tees and denim in there, but given them a refresh and update. Find yourself a timeless staple in these latest arrivals online and in-store now.       Shop new arrivals online and in-store now.

It's been a crazy year. From trips to the USA, to touring NZ, to parties we can hardly remember, to some of our favourite band collaborations, to our biggest campaigns yet, and plenty more, we simply can't put how stoked we are with the year. From everyone at Thrills, we want to take a minute to say thank you. Without you, all of this wouldn't be possible. Here's to a bigger and better 2020.  

The Jack’s are back! With the festive season nothing more than a blurry haze in the rearview mirror - Here we are, left to pick up the pieces of our lives, and reassemble ourselves to bear some resemblance to our former mediocre self (pre-festive season). For such a task there really is only one thing that could possibly rid us of the hangover left after the last 2 weeks of debauchery. A Bloody Mary. Jack (Pist Idiots) and Jack (Liquid Face) are back behind the bar and looking worse for wear as they attempt to drag themselves out of a hole that they have no memory of digging. It doesn’t appear that their skills as mixologists are getting any better, but something tells us that after a Bloody Mary, they’re going to be just fine.