Category Archives: Photography

ONCE UPON A TIME… IN BAJA

PHOTOS BY SINUHE XAVIER Photos by Sinuhe XavierSurfers: @camillewerner, @twinfinwizard, @rexandthecity_ Camper vans provided by Texino Los Angeles, CA.

HERBIE FLETCHER; ON HONESTY, WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS OVERRATED, AND FAILURE

28 Aug ’19

Photos by: Sinuhe Xavier The Fletcher Family, a multi-generational group of pioneers, has been a staple in the surf and skate cultures for decades, with an influence that has pushed into fashion, music, streetwear and art. To pay tribute to … Continue reading →

A MOMENT WITH: DEIDRE NESTERUK

17 Oct ’18

A MOMENT WITH: DEIDRE NESTERUK PHOTOGRAPHY Aaron Austin STYLING Joseph Licata Where are you from? Long Island, NY What do you do? Fashion Model Your favorite word or phrase? If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for … Continue reading →

Hurricane Florence Brings A Little Surf

21 Sep ’18

Photography By Brian Shannon

It Doesn’t Not Work

18 Sep ’18

It Doesn’t Not Work is a surf craft exposition that explores the process of the art & craft of surf-riding design, and aims to discuss experimental shapes, work-in-progress projects and tried-and-true formulas. It is a time of conversation and camaraderie, … Continue reading →

A MOMENT WITH: NEREYDA BIRD

13 Sep ’18

Recently we spent the day with our friend Nereyda Bird, who’s fun-loving yet deeply serene personality is infectious to be around and tossed her a few questions along the way. Where are you from? Philadelphia What is your idea of … Continue reading →

A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT

8 Aug ’18

Photos by / Aaron Austin Stylist: Martha Chery Photo Assistant: Connor Callahan Styling Assistant: Karim Diallo Grooming: Tomoaki Sato Model: Phoenix Jakob @ Click Models Shirt by Michael Kors, Sweater by Nanamica, Jacket by DC Shoes, Denim by Asos Polo by Devereux, Anorak … Continue reading →

6TH ANNUAL New NEW YORK WOMEN’S SURF FILM FESTIVAL

27 Jul ’18

This weekend marks the 6th annual New York Women’s Surf Film Festival. With the festival schedule split between two locations (one weekend at Rockaway Beach and the other in Montauk) and loaded full of fantastic surf films, amazing guests and … Continue reading →

WARMING UP FOR SUMMER

8 May ’18

If you’re like us, you’ve either just completed the summer wardrobe switch or are still waiting to see if the cold is gone for good. (we’ve split the difference and only unpacked a few warm-weather necessities – better to be … Continue reading →

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PALM TREES, A SYMBOLIC MUSE

20 Apr ’18

A Palm Tree Is A Palm Tree Is A Palm Tree, a play on Gertrude Stein’s line of verse “a rose is a rose is a rose,” explores the multiplicity of the iconic palm tree in photographic repetition and variation. … Continue reading →

ICE CREAM HEADACHES / SURF AND COFFEE TABLES NEVER LOOKED SO COLD

28 Nov ’17

By: Aaron Austin, True O’Neill and Joseph Licata If you live in New York and New Jersey and spend any time in the water, you’ve probably met Ed and Julien. Over the last four years they’ve been masterfully arranging a … Continue reading →

JUNGLE: AN UNINTENTIONAL SURF FILM… SORT OF

22 Nov ’17

As a way to explore long-form editing, our friend Morgan Maassen pieced together one hell of an impromptu surf film. Plucked from footage of Maassen’s recent travels around the world, these perfectly shot clips star some of the greats: Marlon Gerber, … Continue reading →

FALLING FOR THE SUN

12 Sep ’17

Photographer: Aaron Austin Models: Jen Arellano, Falon Durfield, Elina Fedorova

ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK: SUMMER SWELL THANKS TO HURRICANE GERT

17 Aug ’17

Photography by Aaron Austin In New York City when a summer swell rolls in as good as our last (clean with some size thanks to Hurricane Gert) you drop whatever you’re doing and head to your break of choice. In … Continue reading →

ISLAND TIME

10 Aug ’17

Photographer: AARON AUSTIN Model: BRUNA GOMEZ Swimwear by APRICOSS Bikini by NIRVANIC SWIM Bikini by MAAJI SWIMWEAR Swimwear by APRICOSS Swimwear by NIRVANIC SWIMWEAR

SUMMER ESCAPE, AND WEEKENDS OUT EAST

22 Jun ’17

Photographer: RICARDO BEAS Stylist: DAMIEN VAUGHAN SHIPPEE Dress by WHIT, coat by True Tradition Top, jacket and pant by Issey Miyake, swimwear PilyQ. Directly above, dress by Chan Luu, necklace by HAUS OF TOPPER. Top, jacket and pant by LOVE … Continue reading →

MAY THE SUN ALWAYS SHINE WARMLY ON YOUR FACE

14 Jun ’17

Photographer: RICARDO BEAS @ SEEN ARTISTS Stylist: DAMIEN VAUGHAN SHIPPEE @ HALLEY RESOURCES All wardrobe by THADDEUS O’NEIL Phillip wears socks by Falke, shoes by Converse Tayler wears sunglasses by See Eyewear, shoes by GREATS Christopher wears Sunglasses by See … Continue reading →

ON THE STREET WITH MR. ALTON MASON

1 Jun ’17

Photos by: Ryan Plett Model: Alton Mason MSA Models NYC

A MOMENT WITH SHELBY BAY

15 May ’17

By: Aaron Austin Every now and then we think it is important to explore what lies behind the looks of some of the most beautiful women around us, because after all, there’s more than just being really really good looking. Therefore, when … Continue reading →

TREVOR KING’S VIEW OF VENICE

18 Apr ’17

Images: Trevor King Channeling the elements of the unimitable morning light, Photographer Trevor King captures the dynamic landscape of the California coast in a way that is often unseen. From the iconic Venice skatepark to the curb of the coast and … Continue reading →

THE FLOWER SHOP: WHERE NOSTALGIC 70’S VIBES MEETS OUTSTANDING ECLECTIC EATS

2 Mar ’17

By: Gabriella Vigoreaux “It took us three tries to get the perfect shade of pink. I think it’s called bubble bath pink.” Ronnie Flynn and Dylan Hales are giving me a tour of Flower Shop, the new bi-level, multi-use bar … Continue reading →

A GUIDE TO GUADELOUPE, THE CARIBBEAN’S BEST KEPT SECRET

8 Feb ’17

By: Michelle Rizzi I’ll be honest: I had never heard of Guadeloupe when my boyfriend suggested we go there for a last minute New Year’s Eve trip. We’d been searching for somewhere to soak up the sun during the Caribbean’s … Continue reading →

STYLE-LIST: APRIL UCHITEL, MOTHER, FASHIONISTA, AND CHIEF BRAND OFFICER OF SPRING, SHARES HER DAY IN THE LIFE

25 Sep ’16

When describing April Uchitel, it would be a big understatement to say that she is just another trendy New York City mom, for when you meet her, you know she is much more than that. With her rose red lipstick, her chic … Continue reading →

A TRIBUTE TO MUSIC’S MOST FORMIDABLE PHOTOGRAPHERS: FROM MICHAEL HALSBAND TO JIM MARSHALL

15 Sep ’16

Having our picture taken can often be intrusive and annoying and thus photography has somewhat become an art that many people take for granted. However, since photography (alongside film) is one of the only artistic mediums that enables us to capture life’s moments in … Continue reading →

SURFRIDER’S ANNUAL TWO COASTS: ONE OCEAN COLLABORATES WITH MIKEY DETEMPLE FOR A MEMORABLE FILM

13 Aug ’16

Every year, in an effort to fund two critical regional clean water and coastal preservation programs, Surfrider’s annual Two Coasts: One Ocean event brings like-minded influencers together to protect the oceans we love. On the evening of August 13th, the East … Continue reading →

YOUR WEEKEND PLANS: NYC WOMEN’S SURF FILM FESTIVAL 2016

10 Aug ’16

By: Joseph Licata Your weekend just got a little bit better. Tacos, tequila, good people and some great surf films. What else could you ask for? Surf Collective is proud to support the amazing work that Davina Grincevicius and her … Continue reading →

AT HOME WITH ROY ALPERT: THE MAN BEHIND SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE HOTELS

8 Jul ’16

One of the many reasons why I love New York is because of the fact that it is a giant melting pot of people from all different walks of life. From world-renowned chefs and artists to musicians and notable … Continue reading →

CONTINUING ON IN UNREALITY WITH COREYSWAVE’S, JOHN ANGIULO | FROM NEW YORK TO PUERTO RICO AND BACK AGAIN

31 May ’16

CONTINUING ON IN UNREALITY By: John Angiulo “Are you ready to come back to reality?” This question has been posed to me innumerable times in the last few weeks. My four month reprieve from winter in Puerto Rico has drawn … Continue reading →

AT HOME: ROGAN GREGORY’S MONTAUK HIDEAWAY

29 Apr ’16

Upon entering Mr. Gregory’s home, you quickly realize that you’ve entered a space where every detail has been considered. There is a level of minamilizum that seems to lend itself to being a functional environment – it’s main purpose to … Continue reading →

YOU SHOULD KNOW: PHOTOGRAPHER AND SURFER CLOUDY RHODES

28 Apr ’16

THE FUTURE IS ANYTHING BUT CLOUDY FOR THIS YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER At only 22, Cloudy Rhodes’s photography has quickly caught the eye and attention of major magazines (think Monster Children and Desillusion, for starters) and for good reason. Although she may … Continue reading →

WEEKEND GETAWAY AT JOSHUA TREE: PROVING IT IS MORE THAN JUST A ONE HORSE TOWN

13 Apr ’16

By: Kate Durko In need of a weekend road trip? Just two hours outside of Los Angeles is the mystical, elusive town of Joshua Tree. Recently dubbed a “hipsters oasis,” Joshua Tree is the perfect place to unwind, unplug … Continue reading →

MARCH 2016 PLAYLIST: FEATURING DONOVAN, CURTIS MAYFIELD, GRAND NATIONAL, AND MORE

26 Feb ’16

For this month’s playlist our friends Mike and Lara Townsend, founders of Threads and Fins in LA, curate a playlist that hits on just what we needed as we bounce around the next few weeks fighting off our wanderlust. … Continue reading →