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Dear readers, tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters in California have been forced to evaluate – with hundreds loosing their homes, as wildfires rip through Los Angeles and Ventura County. The Thomas fire, fanned by the Santa … Continue reading
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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
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Summer is all about vibes and there is no better way to curated summer memories than with music. For as long as I can remember music has been the audible cues to bringing back the fondest of memories. So with … Continue reading
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LISA DETEMPLE | STYLE-LIST Where did it all start? When I moved to NYC What is your favorite city and neighborhood? Noosa Australia What is your favorite hotel? Cabinas Los olas in Costa Rica Your favorite restaurant and dish? … Continue reading
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SURF SHOP is a pop-up lifestyle shop opened by SALT SURF in late 2016. It brings together the full SALT SURF line, in addition to a few of their favorite brands and designers. Originally started in New York City, SALT SURF … Continue reading
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In this second installment of the DeTemple tour, the first being of their Montauk hideaway, we take you inside Lisa and Mikey’s Brooklyn home. Much like their East End getaway, the DeTemple’s Brooklyn spot is simple and chic – a perfect representation … Continue reading
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Dating can often feel like an impossible game, especially when you’ve been doing it for a while. However, one of the reasons we love doing the Couples We Love segment is because it reaffirms that true love exists all around us … Continue reading
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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
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By: Joseph Licata As we all know, summer is a time that brings a lot of different elements and experiences into our lives. It is a time for adventure, a time to make memories, a time to embrace living in … Continue reading
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One of the things I love most about New York is the people. Creative, intelligent and driven. DJ and fashion maven, May Kwok, is one of those people. May has been making waves in New York since she first hit … Continue reading
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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
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By: Victoria Clark If you look up the word artist in the dictionary, one of the definitions reads: (n) a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria. However, an artist is much more than that. It is … Continue reading
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If you’re at all in love with the ocean, then continue reading, because the Surfrider Foundation, for those who may not know, might just be one of the best at cleaning up your most loved summer getaways. The Surfrider Foundation … Continue reading
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Women of the Seven Seas By: Victoria Clark As the first New York City organization dedicated to the celebration and empowerment of female surfers, Lava Girl Surf has been a pivotal advocate and supporter of female athletes who love the ocean, surfing, … Continue reading
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Photos and words By: Mike Townsend When Otto and I met in Southern California in the late ’90s, life was fast and inebriated. We later reconnected when I lived in New York–okay, still somewhat inebriated. But Otto’s world had been … Continue reading
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By: Victoria Clark It is always a good thing when people come together to support a great cause and in this case, this is one that happens to be very special to Surf Collective for it involves cleaner and better oceans. With that said, … Continue reading
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By: Victoria Clark We all recognize big name surfers like Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons, Carissa Moore, and Laura Enever who have each made tremendous strides for females in a predominantly male populated sport. From breaking world records to becoming international icons through their … Continue reading
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David Gulick, the man behind the brand Summer Rental, spends his summers in Montauk (you can usually find him behind the bar at The Surf Lodge) and most of the winters in far-flung places with his feet firmly planted on … Continue reading
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If you’re in New Jersey at the shore this weekend, set your reminders for the opening of the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan beginning at 5pm. Come … Continue reading
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Peter Davis is as New York, as well, New York. Growing up on the Upper East Side Peter quickly made the city his own. Eventually landing at Paper Magazine, where his style really came to life. Since then Peter has made … Continue reading
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Valerie Boster, former Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue alum, is the co-founder of one of the most sought after brand consultancies around, La Marque. When Valerie is not up to her neck in work, she can be found jetting off to some … Continue reading
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Soraya Silchenstedt, a designer of jewelry who’s pieces instantly become cult classics – former co-founder and creative director of Finn, now heading up her own namesake label – this New York beauty knows a thing or two about style. Here … Continue reading
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SALT SURF has released it’s latest menswear collection for Spring / Summer 2015, and with a whole new range of offerings. These new styles will easily take you from the city to shore, with great fitting shorts, tees, wovens and … Continue reading
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You know these two, Emily Anderson and Yasha Wallin, they are the dynamic duo behind The Usual, that love letter to MTK we all enjoy. Often found on the beaches of Montauk during the long summer days … Continue reading
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By: Joseph Licata Born and raised at Punta de Lobos, Ramón Navarro found his passion riding the biggest waves on the planet. But his accomplishments in giant surf are just one part of a bigger vision to protect the … Continue reading
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By: Victoria Clark As we count down the days until summer, we find ourselves searching for inspiration and reminders that warmer weather is just around the corner. And since we at Surf Collective hope to bring our readers their daily dose of inspiration through sharing … Continue reading
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Sam Talbot is a chef and author and a man at the forefront of the sustainable living movement. When he isn’t in the kitchen he can be found surfing the beaches of Montauk or running the streets of New York … Continue reading
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By: Jamie Brisick 1 – CHOCOLATE CAKE Most things that made him feel scared or uncomfortable he threw rocks at. But he did not want to throw rocks at Amy Sachs—blond, pigtails, purple Huffy—he wanted to ride bikes with her, … Continue reading
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Kristin Barone, the former International Fashion Director at WWD, now creative consultant and humanitarian, supporting the efforts of Red Earth Trading Company and Know Think Act. Here Kristin shares what makes her style her own. KRISTIN BARONE | STYLE-LIST What is … Continue reading
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By: Mike Townsend “When it snows, book a flight straight to Puerto Rico.” That’s the advice I received from Joel Tudor and Danny Fuller over a New Year’s Eve in California, about a month before I moved to New York. … Continue reading
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John Moore, named one of GQ’s 2014 Menswear Designers of The Year, is as multifaceted as the projects he’s worked on. Moore has lead creative and design for the likes of Quiksilver Women’s, VSTR and Hollister. Runs his own branding … Continue reading
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Most surf films follow a few, well worn paths, usually all pumping surf porn and wandering adventures for the initiated. Toddy & Robinson Stewart are going to create a film series that will be a surf exploration of a different … Continue reading