August 24, 2024

In Transition

 

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Summer to fall, country to town, beach to street… these must-have pieces of the season meet you where you are. 

LEFT COLUMN: LOEWE WAXED COTTON TRAPEZE JACKET $3700; MARANT ETOILE JEMMY KHAKI SHORTS $450; TOM FORD CAMILLO PILOT FRAME SUNGLASSES $445; KHAITE LOTUS TOTE $1650

CENTER COLUMN: MANANA DIABLO CAMO SURFBOARD $1350; STIO SARATOGA DENIM SHIRT $139

RIGHT COLUMN: LORO PIANA DAILY FRINGE CASHMERE CAPE $4360; BOTTEGA VENETA HADDOCK SUEDE COMBAT BOOTS $1300; NILI LOTAN SHON PANTS $375

 

August 20, 2024

Surfer Magazine Returns

 

 
Almost five years since the magazine ceased print publication, SURFER is back on newsstands. The timing of the relaunch rides the proverbial wave of post-Olympics buzz where the sport garnered unprecedented worldwide attention. The surfer considered the greatest of all time, Kelly Slater, graces the magazine’s cover.

At the helm of the publication is new editor-in-chief Jake Howard. Howard has been a fixture in the surf publishing world for more than 25 years, and brings a wide array of experiences to the role, including previously serving as managing editor for SURFER. “To have a seat at the editor’s desk of SURFER, it’s a dream. In 1960, John Severson published the first issue of SURFER, and to be able to carry on that tradition and legacy, it’s a tremendous honor”.

Adding about the cover, “As we were trying to figure out the best way to celebrate the resurgence of SURFER, who better to land on the front of the book than the GOAT himself? For over 30 years he’s taken us on an unimaginable ride. From his world titles, to innovations in surfboard design and wave pools, to his unflinching commitment to the environment and making the world a better place, it just feels right to have Kelly on the cover of this issue.” Read More

 

August 18, 2024

Earth Shoes

 

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Walking, hiking, running… these shoes are rugged and sturdy enough for the toughest of trails, but stylish enough for everyday wear.

 
LEFT COLUMN: DECKERS X LAB ENDURO MAX LO $199. This all-terrain, all-distance trekker melds a mountaineering boot and a running shoe into one fun package.

SALOMON ELIXIR ACTIV GORE-TEX $155. A weatherproof, no-compromise hiking shoe, the Salomon Elixir Activ Gore-Tex delivers the perfect alliance of plush, palpable comfort and balanced support every step of the way.

ALTRA MONT BLANC BOA TRAIL RUNNING SHOE $209.95. Built for an ultramarathon, but perfect for an everyday trail run, the Altra Mont Blanc Boa Trail Running Shoe gives a responsively cushioned ride with superior BOA®  fit on any terrain.

OBOZ KABATIC WIND LOW $185. The Katabatic Wind trail shoe is made those  hikers looking to go further….faster. Featuring the tech of a trail runner, paired with the durability and support from a hiker, cover any terrain with speed and agility. 

RIGHT COLUMN: HOKA TRANSPORT GTX $175. Designed with the city-dweller in mind, the Hoka Transport meets at the intersection of lifestyle and performance, weather-ready for everyday adventures. Read More

 

August 14, 2024

La Gloire du Sport

 

 

French motorbike company, DAB Motors has commemorated the Paris 2024 Olympics with the creation of five custom electric motorbikes in the colors of the Olympic rings. Each represents a different sport: blue for surfing, green for tennis, yellow for basketball, red for boxing, and black for skateboarding. Titled “A La Gloire du Sport”, the collection features the company’s first production electric motorbike, DAB 1α.

DAB is producing just 400 units of the DAB 1α for selected customers who can request personalization and one of these Paris 2024 Olympic inspired designs. Each bike is a unique numbered piece with an engraved numbered plate above the handlebar.

DAB Motors, which was acquired by Peugeot in 2023, was founded by Simon Dabadie and the sports selected represent his favorites from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Beyond the colors, each Olympic inspired bike features special details inspired by each sport. Read More

 

August 10, 2024

Paris Reimagined

 

Corinne Vionnet, From the series “Paris Paris Paris”, Eiffel, 2022

As the Olympics continue in the most iconic venues around Paris, Corinne Vionnet has just completed the latest series in her ongoing Photo Opportunities focusing on re-imagined images of Paris. An online exhibition of the work can be viewed August 5- September 6, 2024 at Danziger Gallery. 

Beginning in 2004, before many other contemporary artists began layering jpegs pulled from the internet, what struck and interested Vionnet was that when tourists went to a popular travel destination they often tried to recreate picture they had already seen, one in the collective imagination, rather than seeing it freshly through their own eyes. Read More

 

August 5, 2024

Global Sport

 

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From the islands of the Caribbean and countries of Africa, graphic and colorful tribal style are boldly displayed in their Paris 2024 Olympic team kits. The collection explores the visual culture of African sport and its global influence on playing fields worldwide.

CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: TEAM NIGERIA OLYMPIC KIT BY ACTIVELY BLACK; RUVA AFRIC WEAR AFRICAN INSPIRED FITNESS COLLECTION; OAS NEBULA TUFFO ONE SHOULDER BATHING SUIT $150; PUMA GHANA FTBLCULTURE JERSEY GH₵ 1150; TRACKSMITH X MAMI WATA RUN SURF RUN SHIRT $140; ADIDAS X LABRUM TEAM SIERRA LEONE OLYMPIC KIT; ABYSSE AMA PACIFIC SURFSUIT $300; BANDIT RUNNING FOR TEAM SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES; LOONY LEGS TROPICS RECYCLED BREATHY SHORTS $65; ADIDAS ORIGINALS X WALES BONNER SAMBA MILLENNIUM $285

 

August 1, 2024

“Pickleball” Elbow? New Sport… New Injuries

 

 

The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) recently unveiled updated pickleball participation research that revealed 48.3 million adult Americans – nearly 19% of the total adult population – have played pickleball at least once in the past 12 months. But with its surging popularity have come a rise in injuries related to the game. While many believe that pickleball is less strenuous and easier on the body than tennis, given the small size of the court, there are a number of contributing factors.

Dr. Donald Rose M.D., an orthopedic surgeon in New York City says the onset of pickleball has led to many different types of injuries. A lot of his patients are former tennis players, who feel they can’t play tennis anymore, and want an alternative. “Whereas they may have played an hour of tennis, they feel they can play multiple hours of pickleball because they don’t have to cover as much ground. They go out thinking it’s just a simple game.”

Although the average age of players is 34.8 years old, revealed in that same APP study, patients Dr. Rose sees are generally 50 and over, who he says perhaps are not as conditioned as they were or should be. The other problem, he says, is pickleball is played on hard courts. Resulting injuries are due to chronic repetitive overuse like stress fractures, hip bursitis, planter fasciitis, achilles tendinitis, as well as ankle and knee strain.
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