This original 1976 one-sheet poster for A Matter of Style captures the essence of 1970s surf culture—bold, expressive, and unapologetically free. Released by Golden Breed and distributed by Associated Screen Arts, the film quickly became a cult classic in the surf world, praised for its unique focus on the flow, form, and finesse of surfing.
Designed in stark black and white, the poster features a silhouetted surfer mid-action, with the tagline "Live Free – Surf Free" curving around a crashing wave. The dynamic typography of the word Style emphasizes the film’s central theme: surfing not just as a sport, but as an art form.
A Matter of Style showcases some of the most iconic names in 1970s surfing, including Peter Townend, Ian Cairns, Terry Fitzgerald (“The Power Machine”), Michael Peterson, Gerry Lopez, and Shaun Tomson, among others. Shot at legendary spots like Rocky Point, the film highlights the explosive energy of Australian surfers and the graceful techniques of Hawaiians and Californians, all edited with a professional touch that makes this more than just a surf movie—it’s a visual celebration of surf lifestyle.
Whether you're a collector of vintage surf ephemera, a fan of 1970s graphic design, or a lover of classic counterculture cinema, this poster is a perfect relic of a time when surfing truly was a matter of style.
Cinema - Surfing
United States Live free - surf free
Printed by M.A.P.S.
Good condition, creases
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