Article: EDGY CHIC FOR ACTION SPORTS, SURF HANDBAGS.

Byline: Rachel Brown

Action sports and surf accessories are not all about floral canvas totes anymore.

As contemporary and young contemporary brands elevated the fashion bar for clothing in the surf sector, they have prodded manufacturers to reconsider what girls carry to the beach.

The trend is epitomized by Gold Digga, Fox Head's boxy fake leather handbag. It became the top seller across all categories for the Morgan Hill, Calif.-based motocross apparel company after a chilly reception from surf and action sports store buyers last year.

"It was a big surprise," said Tiana Becker, juniors merchandising manager for Fox. "We are offering products that are ...

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