Quiksilver is the single biggest name when it comes to clothing for surf or snowboarding. A few years ago, they became so popular that people who'd never taken part in either activity were wearing their clothes, just because they looked so cool. They're not quite as a la mode now as they were in the 1990s, but they're still dominant within their industry.
Their instantly-recognizable logo is based on a famous work of art - a Japanese woodblock printing called 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' which depicts a mighty wave which would be perfect for a keen and skilled surfboarder. They've adapted the image a little to make it look a little bit like a crash helmet - which no snowboarder should ever be without - and so it's a dual-purpose logo that suits their product range perfectly. It's a high-fashion logo for a high-fashion brand.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.