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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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The Soundmen recently released their first EP, Funny Feeling, backed up by their very first music video. The video takes you through a trip from city to shore, highlighting one of their favorite surf spots in NYC, Far Rockaway Beach, … Continue reading
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One of the most widely used, must-haves for summer travel, has gotten a facelift. Sydney Weinger (founder of Morton & Hudson) has taken the weekend staple and given you a way to bring those easy going, sun kissed, sand filled … Continue reading
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The lookbook of the week comes our way from a French brand, Hixsept for their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Classic styling, fantastic hues, easily worn and uniquely different. Isn’t that what everyone wants? Check out the looks below. HIXSEPT SPRING/SUMMER 2012 … Continue reading
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WAX Magazine will be a bi-annual print publication dedicated to masterfully curating the intersection between art, culture, surfing and New York City. Swing over and check them out and toss a little money in the pot on their Kickstarter page … Continue reading
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Luminous, that is the word that comes to mind when one meets Diane for the first time. Blonde, with a clear complexion and powdery colors – everything about her evokes softness and femininity. Her eyes, clear but piercing, reveal a … Continue reading
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Attention to detail. The modern man, whether he is dressing for work, an afternoon in the city, a night on the town, or a weekend surf, he pays attention to his own details and finishings. It’s not about being fussy … Continue reading
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Kelly Slater (Quiksilver) secured an historic 11th ASP World Title on Saturday (November 5th) while setting a seemingly insurmountable benchmark in the sport of surfing for greatness. Slater, 39, took home the championship in round #4 of the Rip Curl ProSearch … Continue reading
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Onia and Surf Collective are teaming up to give one lucky reader a free pair of Onia Resort 2011, Liberty of London shorts (Pictured below). Just be the 100th person to sign up for the Surf Collective newsletter and they are … Continue reading
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Over the past ten years Unis has been providing an effortless edit of menswear that calls up the bygone era of sensible yet sophisticated sportswear. And this Fall season is no exception. Lee, who hails from New York City, has … Continue reading
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I recently had the opportunity to spend some good old-fashion quality time with Laura while she was in New York City last month and what I found was that yes, she is a fantastic surfer, world class in fact, and considered … Continue reading
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Mike Townsend is a man of many hats, both figuratively and literally. From restaurants (Morgan) and bars, (Chloe81), to fashion and photography, I sat down with him to chat a little about what drives him and what keeps this Cali … Continue reading
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Onia is one of the best brands I have seen emerge in the menswear market over the past few years. Their simple yet chic view of swimwear can take you from Montauk to the Tremiti Islands. Not only are they fashionable, … Continue reading
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Baron Wells did it again, delivering a fantastic collection with their first ever fashion show during New York Fashion Week (At Gen Art). The guys presented a very cohesive collection that we all can look forward to wearing next spring. … Continue reading
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Andy Warhol has been on of my favorite artists, well, for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Pittsburgh, the Warhol Museum was sort of a second home to me in many ways. So, when I saw that … Continue reading
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QUIKSILVER, MONSTER CHILDREN AND MOLLUSK NYC hosted a rainy shindig in Brooklyn where the K-Holes played, the Be Cool Man film screened, and drinks were poured. It was tight as we all tried to avoid the rain, but it made … Continue reading
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STEVEN ALAN | SPRING 2012 Steven Alan’s Spring 2012 Collection was a joy to walk into as a beautiful contrast to the cool and damp beginning to New York Fashion Week. Alan’s collection took a bit of a nostalgic turn, … Continue reading
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Be sure to head over to the The Bowery Hotel tomorrow night for a great event to benefit the Surfrider Foundation, Waves for Development, Stoked Mentoring and the Hurricane Irene relief effort put on by Nouvelle Vague, Outside Magazine and Smash … Continue reading
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After four consecutive days of world class surfing that drew a 100,000 fans to the beach, and a day that will go down in history, it is safe to say the the Quiksilver Pro New York is here to stay. … Continue reading
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Even if you don’t know Pamela, you more than likely have seen her work, defined by many as a mixture of extravagant designs and materials combined with the mystery and romance of storied tales both dark and whimsical alike. Love … Continue reading
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Today’s events were a fantastic way to kick start the next two weeks. It was the perfect mix on fashion (Andy Spade showing up at the Tony Hawk vert ramp demo and the Quiksilver Party at the top of The … Continue reading
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BARON WELLS, one of my favorite emerging brands, is primed and ready to go. With an impeccably designed and well edited line, amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail, they are set to impress with their first ever show during Fashion … Continue reading
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New York’s own Balaram Stack has been granted the first of two wildcards to compete against the world’s top surfers in the Quiksilver Pro New York. Hailed as the most talented surfer to emerge from the New York surf scene, … Continue reading
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Spotted: Lanikai Beach – A toned and tanned paddler ready to head out to The Mokes. Name: Amy Wearing: Tori Praver Swimwear (link: http://toripraverswimwear.com/) Kalani top & Imani bottoms, accessorized with a paddle, single-man outrigger, and trucker hat. Favorite Beach: … Continue reading
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It is getting to be that time again. Where we stop looking for shorts and summer dresses and start the lookout for those perfect fitting pair of denim. We reached into our little Black Book and have broken down where … Continue reading
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STYLE-LIST | STEVEN ROJAS As the Director of Social Media at the SoHo and Tribeca Grand Hotels, Steven certainly knows his way around some of the finer things NYC has to offer. So we got together with Steven to see … Continue reading
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Mr. Mosier, who’s an Arkansan-Southern-New Yorker, who has lived previously in Boulder, Australia, all over Europe and now New York City, has worked on both sides of the camera for over 20 years, as a model, photog and videog. A … Continue reading
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After days of blistering hot temperatures in the city, it is hard not to give in to the desire to follow after children as they run into the many fountains that are spread across the city. To be honest I … Continue reading
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An Australian creative powerhouse, Steve is one of the masterminds behind Insight and some of the best campaigns the Surf/Skate industry has ever seen. He has simultaneously created viral imagery while raising the bar of ad campaigns within the action … Continue reading
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When I met Brendan two years ago now during fashion week. He was Djing for an up-and-coming designer’s after party at XIX in New York City. Instantly I was blown away by his weaving of songs to make a sonic … Continue reading
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Hawaii beach babe style can be described in one word, effortless. But the results tend to inspire adjectives like smoldering, ethereal, glowing, individual, and just naturally exotic. So, in an effort to shed light on the beauties of the most … Continue reading
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Celebrate with us as Lindsay heads to Billabong! Click HERE send your congratulations. Lindsay joined SURF COLLECTIVE NYC back in January and has been an amazing asset to the S.C.NYC family ever since. You will still be able to find … Continue reading