by The Editors on April 12, 2012
Last week more than 300 workers fainted at a Sabrina Manufacturing plant in Kampong Speu while making Nike shoes. Now a group of Nike executives are reportedly traveling to Cambodia to find out why, according to a story on UPI.com.
“Workers faint every week at Sabrina,” Free Trade Union Leader Chea Mony said, adding that the incident was only picked up by the media when fainting occurred en masse. . . Nike has yet to comment on the issue.
They’re probably fainting from the sheer joy that comes from making shoes for the number one footwear brand in the world. Seriously, wouldn’t you?
[Link: UPI]
by The Editors on April 12, 2012
Allen Ginsberg saw the best minds of his generation “destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, dragging themselves through the negro streets at dawn looking for an angry fix” and it looks like Jed Anderson, Laurent-Nicolas Paquin, Jake Kuzyk, Darrell Mathes, Danny Larsen, Jake Olsen-Elm, Gus Engle, Nima Jalali, Nick Dirks, Jonas Michilot, and Desiree Melancon are right there with him on the Howl team. Click Howlltd.com for all the infos.
[Link via Snowbroader]
by The Editors on April 11, 2012
Sometimes things just get uglier and uglier. The Street Ratings downgraded Quiksilver’s stock today (April 11, 2012) from a hold to a sell, accordion got a post on The Street.
The company’s weaknesses can be seen in multiple areas, such as its deteriorating net income, disappointing return on equity, weak operating cash flow, generally weak debt management and generally disappointing historical performance in the stock itself.
But the downgrade didn’t seem to bother the stock all that much. It was up a penny midday. Click the link for more of the details.
[Link: The Street]
by The Editors on April 9, 2012
Dane Gudauskas is just dying to get you into his new Vans x Rit Era Boardshorts. And thanks to partnership between Vans and the Rit Dye company we can all do it ourselves.
The Vans x Rit Era Classic is our effort to once again share our custom culture with consumers. We are proud to present the opportunity for you to turn a timeless board short into you own creation with a few dye packets, some creativity, and a D.I.Y. attitude.
There’s nothing like and easy-to-use, pre-packaged “D.I.Y.” kit for those times when you just don’t have time to really do it all yerself.
[Link: Vans] [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 5, 2012
Rick Klotz is keeping the retro surf punk groove going with the latest video for his clothing label Warriors of Radness. If you’re at work you may not want to click play (NSFW). Otherwise, relive the glory that was the Op Pro Bikini contest.
[Link via Hypebeast]
by The Editors on April 4, 2012
Now, thanks to Reef, you can put a bunch of ass on your iPhone without cracking the glass. It’s true. With the new Miss Reef Calendar App horny creepers the world over can jones for some ass-slapping goodness every time they look at their iPhone.
Each month the user will find striking photography of the 2012 Miss Reef Girl as they venture through Isabella, Aguadilla, Rincon, the waterfalls at San Sebastian and the caves of Arecibo. The app can be updated for free every year to reflect the most current Miss Reef Calendar imagery.
Really, who doesn’t need a 99 cent calendar full of perky, rounded, juicy, bouncing Reef girl ass in full retina screen glory? Oh, and there’s Reef surf team news on there, too, you know if your mom, girlfriend, or wife asks you why it’s on your phone. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 4, 2012
The Nixon TPS mobile speaker system just won a “red dot” from Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen and organization that has been handing out high-fives for good design since 1955.
The TPS is a USB rechargeable compact travel speaker built to withstand the rigors of life on the road. Compact, modern, powerful and expandable The TPS packs a punch with maximum decibels in minimal space. Featuring a simple extruded aluminum body with sand resistant grill, 3.5mm audio input, and 6-hour playtime The TPS works with all media players and notebook computers. An integrated daisy chain allows users to connect multiple speakers together to take the party to the next level.
The $80 TPS will be on display (along with the 1,499 other products that won them) at Germany’s red dot museum this summer from july 3 – 29, 2012. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 3, 2012
We’ll don’t even need a reason to run one of our favorite C.R. Stecyk III skate photos of all time, but this time it is to remind everyone of the Santa Monica Vans Store Grand Re-Opening on April 15, 2012.
Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Wes Humpston will all be there to sign autographs, hang out, and tell stories at 1 PM. The Santa Monica Vans Store is located at 400 Broadway. For more info call (301) 394-1413.
by The Editors on April 2, 2012
Last week (March 29, 2012) The Hundreds kicked off a collaboration with skate artist Don Pendleton.
The Hundreds is pleased to team up with such a talented artist whose influences and messages speak to those of the aesthetic and mindset of the brand itself. He has worked for the likes of Alien Workshop, Element Skateboards, Zero Skateboards, Etnies shoes, and DVS shoes, among many other clients worldwide.
The Pendleton line includes four graphic tees, two hoodies, a keychain and a snapback. Click the link to snap some up.
[Link: The Hundreds]
by The Editors on April 2, 2012
An obviously uninformed gunman walked into a San Deigo, California Pacific Sunwear store on Sunday, April 1, 2012 to rob the place, according to a story on 10News.com.
The robber was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun as demanded cash from an employee at the Pacific Sunwear store at 321 Horton Plaza at about 10:20 a.m., according to San Diego police Sgt. Jeff Napier. . . He was described as a white man in his 20s who was about 6 feet 1 inch tall. He was wearing a baseball hat, a black “fluffy” jacket and gray jeans.
The robber walked with a little cash and an iPod. Apparently, he didn’t know that if he was after real money he should have hit a Zumiez or a Tilly’s.
[Link: 10News.com]
Last week more than 300 workers fainted at a Sabrina Manufacturing plant in Kampong Speu while making Nike shoes. Now a group of Nike executives are reportedly traveling to Cambodia to find out why, according to a story on UPI.com.
