2009

Three friends on a trip to Bali, Indonesia, realized something: it was nearly impossible to find high-quality, stylish, and affordable boardshorts back home in Portugal.

They came back with suitcases full of shorts, printed their first DCK logo (named after their initials), and started selling to friends and family.

2010

DCK’s DNA was shaped in these early years: quality, authenticity, and purpose.

We began producing in Portugal, but soon realized we couldn’t achieve the materials and pricing we wanted.

Production moved to Indonesia, where our factory still operates today.

2015 - 2018

DCK evolved from local sales and pop-ups to physical stores and a growing online shop with international shipping.

The community expanded, and the collection multiplied, always staying true to limited editions: when it’s gone, it’s gone!

Abertura de loja do Rato, Vilamoura e Chiado

2019

Still family-run, DCK grew with sustainability in mind. Over 70% of our materials are recycled or eco-friendly, we use biodegradable polyester, and hemp fabric that saves water , all without compromising style, comfort, or fair pricing.

2022

In 2022, our international expansion took a big step, showcasing DCK at the world’s biggest trade shows: Surf EXPO (Orlando, USA), PITTI UOMO (Florence, Italy), PROJECT (Las Vegas, USA), and SEEK (Berlin, Germany).

2024

n 2024, we took a major step in our national expansion: 19 DCK kiosks opened across Portugal, from north to south.

This move brought us closer to our community, strengthening our presence along the beaches and cities that shaped us.

2025

DCK reached a major milestone: forming its biggest partnership ever with Portugal’s most iconic surfer, Frederico Morais. Together, we joined forces to amplify the DCK story, bringing our brand closer to surf communities around the world and supporting our global expansion.

2025

In 2025, the dream came full circle: we opened our first store in Bali — the place where it all began.

This milestone means more than just a new location. It’s a return to our roots, as a global brand that continues to live by the same philosophy: ENJOY LIFE.