Favorite cult beauty product?

“Salt water…good for the mind, body and soul.” – John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer and guest contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

What books are you reading?

“Mostly California by Don Blanding. Iʼm also reading a souvenir book stolen from the Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona called Frank Lloyd Wright in Arizona, the essential graphic design reference book called Herb Lubalin: art director, graphic designer, and typographer, and an amazing photography book by Charles Brittin called West and South that focuses on Venice Beach in ’40s & ’50s. Iʼve been really inspired by the beatniks for a few months..” – John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer and guest contributor to the QSW Tumblr. 

What is your favorite piece from the upcoming Hoffman collection?

“The Original Aloha boardie pulled straight from Walterʼs office wall.” –John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head designer and contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

Name a particular color that inspires you.

“Indigo Blue. How deep is the ocean, how high is the sky?” –John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head designer and contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

Who is a screen siren from Old Hollywood you admire, style wise?

“How ʻbout female icons that seem to inspire my creative process: Francoise Hardy, Jane Birkin, Ali MacGraw and Charlotte Rampling [pictured above]. All natural beauties with timeless style.” –John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head designer and contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

Name a woman who inspires you.

“Hannah, the mother of my children. Sheʼs also my design muse.” – John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer and contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

Name an ideal place to reflect.

“The ocean. This is where I go to clear my head.” -John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer and contributor to the QSW Tumblr.

Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer John Moore is feeling totally inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. We’re with him on this one!

Fill in the blank: The cult beauty product I love is _______.

“Saltwater…good for the mind, body and soul.” -John Moore, Quiksilver Women’s Head Designer and guest contributor to the QSW Tumblr this month.