by The Editors on October 25, 2011
When science fiction writer (and Boing Boing blogger) Cory Doctorow was flying through London’s Gatwick Airport yesterday, he lost his favorite 686 belt when security personal decided that the belt was technically a “restricted item.”
The guard who confiscated it had this explanation for why the belt buckle was being confiscated here when all the other UK airports I’d flown out of it with had let me keep it: “I stick to what they’ve told me” . . At that point, a supervisor, Pete Sutherland, the security leader for Gatwick North, gave me a copy of Dangerous and restricted items: what you cannot take on board a flight, which lists, under “work tools,” “screwdrivers.”
Doctorow says that in the three years he had the belt he’s used the screwdrivers dozens of times: “always in some moment of traveller’s extremes, when something really important was really broken. They’ve been figurative lifesavers, and I think if I had them long enough, they’d have been literal ones.”
Sounds like we’re going have to get him another one.
[Link: Boing Boing]
by The Editors on October 25, 2011
Billabong’s plans to follow a Hollister like retail strategy is apparently paying off in the eyes of investors, according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald.
SURFING brand Billabong International says its strategy of buying retail outlets will increase the struggling company’s margins. . . Billabong’s comments that it is on track for strong earnings growth this financial year helped its shares rise nearly 9 per cent yesterday. The stock closed 31¢ up at $3.91, partly offsetting the slump in value this year caused by a fall in profit.
Steve Jobs probably would not have disagreed.
[Link: Sydney Morning Herald]
by The Editors on October 24, 2011
Former Transworld Business Editor Josh Hunter is now directing Southern California’s latest action fashion trade show for GLM Shows ( Surf Expo’s parent company). It’s called Launch and it sounds a lot like a more corporate version of the Agenda Show.
This “juried show” will be held July 25-26, 2012 in Santa Monica, California’s Barker Hangar. It appears that Launch has lined up a few fashion hitters to help kick things off. For more background on Launch check out an interview with Hunter at Transworld Business or follow the jump for the official word.
[Link: Launch Show] [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 22, 2011
Videographer Dave Bergthold hit the road with the iPath team for some rock and rolling in the wilds of the American Southwest. It is only part 1 of iPath’s three-part Search and Enjoy tour. Just watch, you’ll see what we mean.
[Link: iPath]
by The Editors on October 18, 2011
He’s the newest member of the Ashbury Am Team and his name is Mike Ravelson. He snowboards a little like this. . . For more check out High Cascade’s Hungry and/or Capita’s Defenders of Awesome.
[Link: Ashbury]
by The Editors on October 17, 2011
Forum Snowboards is happy to announce the exclusive Peter Line softgoods collection called The Peter Line featuring a fisherman-style beaning, a kitty titty t-shirt, and a jacket (surprisingly not called a “jack-it”).
“My line of clothes was pretty much inspired by punk rock, boobs and kittens. It’s easy to see this in the PL jacket, but you probably don’t know that the beanie I designed doubles as boob warmers and can be used as an old fashion slingshot for kittens, a handheld cat-a-pult if you will.”
The Peter Line is available in shops everywhere.
[Link: Forum Snowboards] [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 14, 2011
Last night (October 13, 2011) Supra kicked off the official opening of their newest retail shop in Paris with a pretty large party.
The event started at the store on Rue du Temple, and the celebration continued at the after party around the block at Jules & Jim, a soon-to-be-opened boutique hotel in the Marais. Good food, cold drinks, and a blazing fire provided the perfect backdrop to incredible sets from DJ Feadz and Sam Tiba.
For all the photos follow the jump.
[Link: Supra]
by The Editors on October 13, 2011
So, it would appear that Electric is still making sunglasses (we must have lost track of them for a while there). In fact, they’ve just released a new signature frame for VeeCo surfer Dusty Payne (keeping’ it in the family and all) who says:
“I’m pumped about releasing my first signature model. They’re for sure the best sunglass comfort and style wise I’ve ever worn,” Dusty said. “Plus, the mirrored lenses are perfect for your neighborhood creep. Can’t go wrong with the D.PAYNE!”
From the look of the arms on these things there’s not much room for the rays of the sun to get in there. Follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 11, 2011
It’s easy to slip on gear and head out into the snow knowing you’re going to stay warm and dry, but how often do we think about what goes into manufacturing the gear? Rarely. That’s why it’s cool to see this how they do it in 686’s factory in China. Check it.
[Link: 686]
by The Editors on October 10, 2011
Snow shreds can continue to look like Vermont pig farmers, Sierra chain monkeys, or resort lift maintenance crew with the launch of Burton’s new, updated Carhartt collection.
The Burton x Carhartt WIP jacket is based off of one of Carhartt’s most popular and rugged designs, aptly called the Traditional. For this project, the special co-branded edition is constructed from a double layer GORE-TEX® Performance Oxford shell featuring fully taped seams protected by 13 mm GORE-SEAM® tape. . . The Burton x Carhartt WIP pant is modelled after Carhartt’s classic Single Knee pant, also slightly modified by the collective design team for a better snowboard meets streetwear fit. Fabrication on the pant is also second to none, featuring the double layer GORE-TEX® Performance Oxford shell and GORE-TEX® taped seams.
People who work in Carhartt everyday are probably going to be more stoked on this than anyone else. The sets come in Brown or Black and are available today in select retail outlets. Follow the jump for the official word. (We’d link you directly to the product, but Burton’s website is impossible to navigate). [click to continue…]
When science fiction writer (and Boing Boing blogger) Cory Doctorow was flying through London’s Gatwick Airport yesterday, he lost his favorite 686 belt when security personal decided that the belt was technically a “restricted item.”
