March 30, 2025

Below Deck

 

From top: Sperm whale, Domenica; Mother and baby sperm whale below in Dominica; Their whales tails

“When the guide spots the whales you are dropped in their path no less than three hundred feet away. They will often swim with in ten feet of you if they do not feel threatened.”

 
I’ve known Brad Roaman since we were kids in high school, growing up in New York City. He has always been an avid sailor, sharing his love of the water on his boat with his friends, myself included, from above the surface. When he recently showed me these images of whales he had photographed below the surface, I was mesmerized. Brad is a fashion photographer, and I was familiar with that body of work, but for me this was a whole different level in a whole new environment.

Brad began shooting what he calls “Waterscapes” about a year ago. It began with him photographing his son and friends jumping off the boat from the water. He was shooting on his phone, trying to stay afloat with one hand, and taking pictures with the other. His perspective was just below the surface, water filling different parts of the frame from below. “The beauty of the water”, he told me, “is you never know what you’re going to get, how the water is going to frame the foreground and people in the background”. Read More

 

March 18, 2025

Surfer Stories

 

Shaun Tomson, 1969, age 14, Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii

 
From the monstrous walls of water at Teahupoo, to the reef-scraping barrels of Pipeline, to the endless peeling break of Jeffreys Bay, an elite group of legendary surfers have made their mark on surf history — both in and out of the water — distinguished by the fearlessness, grace, and artistry displayed riding the most exalted waves. SURFER STORIES: 12 Untold Stories by 12 Writers about 12 of the World’s Greatest Surfers unveils their incredible experiences and reveals their profound connection with the ocean, the sport, and the culture of surfing.
 

Garrett McNamara, 2013, Nazare, Portugal. Photo by Tó Mané

 
Authored by STYLE of SPORT Editor and Founder, Claudia Lebenthal, the book is in fact a collection of stories by 12 different writers: fellow surfers, famed authors, celebrities, and surf journalists. Each bring their own unique perspective and voice, offering an intimate and personal look at the lives of these legendary surfers. The list includes: Read More

 

March 14, 2025

PRET-A-SPORTER: FALL 2025

 

TRAINING DAY

MSGM ~ BALENCIAGA ~ PHILIPP PLEIN ~ MSGM

 

The Fall 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collections are a wrap and once again it’s time for PRET-A-SPORTER: our semi-annual review of the sportiest looks from the fashion runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris.

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March 9, 2025

Graphic Statement

 

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Retro-inspired with modern appeal, sport and designer sneakers make a graphic statement in black and white and nothing in between.

LEFT COLUMN: ADIDAS TOKYO $109; PUMA SPEEDCAT $100; ONITSUKA TOGER SERRANO $170; RIGHT COLUMN: LOEWE FLOW RUNNER $790; PROENZA SCHOULER TRACK SNEAKER $690; JIL SANDER LEATHER SNEAKERS $1090

 

March 1, 2025

Desert Storm

 

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Relax and chill in sandy earth tones and stone washed hues

with easy style for spring

 
LEFT COLUMN: PARAJUMPERS INES SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT $425; A.L.C OAKLAND BELTED TWILL SHORTS $375; BARBOUR HEALY QUILTED TOTE BAG $120; CHLOE KICK SNEAKERS $690

CENTER COLUMN: L.L.BEAN WAFFLE KNIT HENLEY $39.95; HERMES SPRING/SUMMER 2025

RIGHT COLUMN: MIU MIU GARMENT DYED SATIN DRESS $3050; BUCK MASON VINTAGE INTERLOOP OVERSIZED CREW $108; MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION HOODED ANORAK $3250

 

February 22, 2025

A Rooftop Ocean Skatepark

 

 

Perched between the mountains and the sea on the coast of China is the city of Qingdao, the location of a new skatepark with a design like no other. As the flow of skateboarding mirrors the essence of surfing, the skatepark recreates an ocean on the rooftop of Qingdao MixC mall. The layout incorporates flowing curves of ocean waves, highlighting the connection between the two sports.

Qingdao’s breathtaking coastal scenery is considered a natural treasure, yet it is also a commercial city. Qingdao Mixc Phase I and II Connection Area Skatepark Renovation Project, designed by Within Beyond Studio, allows the two to coexist in harmony. This dual activation, both in terms of spatial design and movement, infuses the entire terrace. Read More

 

February 16, 2025

The Air in There

 

 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has long been used to aid in the recovery of serious medical conditions. Originally developed to treat decompression sickness in divers, HBOT has since gained recognition for its wide-ranging medical and overall health benefits. From accelerating wound healing to enhancing cognitive function, this therapy has become a powerful tool in modern medicine and as a popular wellness treatment.

In a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, atmospheric pressure is increased two to three times normal levels, allowing the body to absorb significantly higher amounts of oxygen. HBOT is often prescribed after surgery because the increased pressure pumps more oxygen into the bloodstream, and this heightened oxygenation promotes cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the production of stem cells, which play a crucial role in tissue regeneration. The increased oxygen supply also enhances circulation and helps combat infection by boosting the immune system.

The increased oxygenation that accelerates the natural healing process has numerous overall health benefits as well, and there are Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers at wellness and medical centers all over the country. These benefits can include increased energy, improved cognitive clarity, better sleep, and over wellbeing. The anti-inflammatory effects of HBOT have been shown to help improve athletic performance and reduce recovery time. The extra oxygen in the bloodstream can also improve aerobic capacity and endurance.
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February 11, 2025

Beauty and the Beach

 

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Nourishing, hydrating, detoxifying, and exfoliating, seaweed is packed with an ocean full of health and beauty benefits. In the many varieties of this abundant marine plant are the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging nutrients that enrich and protect skin for a healthy youthful glow. But beyond the surface is the multi-faceted olfactory experience that comes with the sea. The ocean elicits a soothing and relaxing experience that can be transported anywhere in this collection of sensory products.

 
CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: D.S. & DURGA PACIFIC VIBE CANDLE $70. “The sunbaked Pacific vibe is a whole other sort of magic.” Western waves, towering palms and blooming bushes are evoked in this Venice Beach inspired candle.

OLAS MOUTHRINSE 375 ML $32. Infusions of naturally rich sea salts, marine collagen, blue-green algae extract, combined with essential oils and mineral restore fresh breath and promote healthy oral hygiene.

PRIMALLY PURE SEA SOAK $40. Soak in the ocean’s deep healing elements of sea minerals and blue green algae, and relax the mind and body with invigorating, organic essential oils.

DARA KENNEDY SEA SERUM $135. This green, silky formula features sustainably harvested Giant Kelp and a proprietary blend of five additional seaweeds and coastal plants from California, France, and Ireland. Even the first application feels healing and rejuvenating dip in the ocean. Read More

 
 

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