Adding to its roster of talented skateboarders, DC Shoes has announced Evan Smith as its newest pro. This news comes just one week after Element Skateboards surprised the crowd at Mr. Smalls Theater in Pittsburgh, PA with the unveiling of Evan Smith’s pro model graphic moments after debuting its video project “The Evan Smith Experience.” [...]
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Celebrating the release of Eric Koston’s second signature pro model, Nike SB debuts the final edit of both shoe and skater’s The Legend Grows commercial. Relating the silhouette’s technical features to Koston’s illustrious career into skateboard lore, the video follows the story of a kickflip backside tailslide to hurricane grind, as the narrative grows from [...]
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Announcing it’s latest unisex release, Electric debuts the 60′s inspired, cat-eye framed Rip Rock silhouette. Featuring timeless neo-vintage aesthetics, retro hinge construction and thin arm design, the Italian-made shades drop in a single Black Gloss and Melanin Grey colorway. The Rip Rock ($110 USD) is available through Electric stockists worldwide and online at electricvisual.com.
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Pushing the company’s flagship silhouette, Dusters California introduces it’s latest Ace Cruiser design with the release of the vintage inspired Retro for 2013. Giving nod to the golden age of 1970′s era skateboarding, the complete features flat deck construction – using natural wood and bamboo inlays – matching urethane wheels, stainless steel trucks and invisible [...]
Read MoreDebuting it’s latest coordinated accessory release, Nixon introduces The Desert Sand Collection for Spring 2013. Taking a step back from the brand’s usual beach inspired lines, the latest range pulls from a spectrum of dusty colors found throughout California’s picturesque desert country. Featuring a tote, wallet, belt, varsity style jacket and three watches, the collection combines supple suedes, warm brand-centric accents and masculine silhouettes. Available at brand retailers worldwide and online here.
Previewed on Scoutwell back in December, Warren Smith & Nick Lavecchia debut their latest creative project to the public, opening their FIX THE SHADOWS show in the maritime district of Portland, Maine. Setting out the capture the daily happenings and Northeastern exploits of Warren, Nick and invited friends, the show features collective photographs taken over 3-months time, including local surf, community, nature and more friends. Converting a waterfront loft space into an impromptu gallery, the show features 30 framed photos and countless numbers of loose prints hung on clothes lines around the space. Presented by Insight, RAEN and Monster Children, additional shows are scheduled to hit Los Angeles and Australia later this year – with 100% of proceeds being donated to waterforwaves.org for Sandy Relief.
Photos by show producer & curator The Fin Studio.
Twelve years since the company’s action lifestyle inception, Electric refreshes it’s public appearance with a newly designed identity, debuting in 2013. Developed by the same hand as that of the brand’s original “VOLT” logo, industry veteran Eric Crane has re-imagined the iconic mark to reflect Electric’s matured product lines, global influences and strategic business goals. Celebrating the company’s Southern California roots, the identity re-launch will be introduced throughout the coming year as the brand aims to position itself as a world-class accessories label, expanding distribution to Europe, the Mediterranean and the Arab Emirates for the first time in the company’s history.
Nixon releases the latest addition to it’s growing line of audiophile accessories with the DJ inspired over-ear Stylus headphone. Constructed for on-the-go use, design features a folding headband, memory foam ear cushions, high-quality removable mini-coil cable and an iPhone compatible inline 3-button remote/mic. Offered in White/Black, Surplus and All Black colorways, The Stylus ($130 USD) is available at brand accounts worldwide and online here.
Guided by the personal direction of team rider, Mark Appleyard, Globe introduces it’s latest pro model shoe for Spring 2013. A low top vulcanized footwear design, the shoe features casual styling, as well as technical skateboard performance with the brand’s polyurethane “shockbed” insole. Offered in three unique colorways, The Mahalo comes in both a shaved suede/canvas combination and two super clean canvas options. Dropping in February of this year, The Mahalo will be available at retail accounts and online at globe.tv.
