by The Editors on January 9, 2014
After 10 years of producing Color Magazine, Canada’s Fourcorner Publishing Inc. has announced that they will no longer print the magazine and are taking an “extended hiatus from the traditional methods.”
“I may have received back just as much as we gave [while making the magazine]—which was always all of ourselves,” said founder Alessandro Grison. “I am forever grateful for the amazing people I met and got the opportunity to work with over the years. I’m thankful to walk away enriched by memorable experiences.”
The rough times in action sports media continue. Sadly, we’re guessing this won’t be the last bit of bad news we’re expecting in the coming months. For the official word from Fourcorner, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on January 9, 2014
On January 30, 2014 the shareholders of Billabong will vote on a proposal to issue 329 million shares at 41c apiece to Centerbridge Partners and Oaktree Capital Management, according to a story in The Australian. But not everyone is happy about this plan.
AN independent expert has declared a proposal to issue up to $185 million in Billabong shares to a pair of US private equity funds is unfair to existing shareholders.
To know what’s truly “unfair” you’d have to weigh dilution against dissolution.
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by The Editors on January 8, 2014
Volcom has produced a collab shoe with street artist Skullphone. Only 400 pairs are being made. They cost $85 and are available at select retailers and in Volcom’s online store. If you’re into Skullphone you’ll probably like these.
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
We’re not sure we know anything about ourCaste other than their clothing looks good and their models look infinitely “hip” in an almost fetishistic way. What’s been getting us most recently is that retro “Skateboarder Magazine” font. It tickles our design center each and every time we see it. Not going to lie.
[Link: ourCaste]
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
Jason Lee and Chris Pastras are happy to announce that they’ve moved Stereo Skateboards in with Syndrome Distribution (you know, with Birdhouse).
We picked a partner that will help us improve on our products, and obviously deliver the goods! Stereo is truly honored to be alongside the brands Syndrome produces and distributes. Same team, same sound, new channel! Cheers to an Epic 2014!
Sounds great. . .
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
Here’s what Bjorn Leines was up to last season. And here’s what Rome has to say about it:
Long before the word “boss” started getting tossed around everyday, Bjorn defined it. He still does. Such an amazing snowboarder, he is always down to strap in, whether it is AK lines, Minnesota streets, or nearly melted out Colorado couloirs.
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
Former Billabong USA President Paul Naude is starting brands all over the place with his new company Stokehouse Unlimited. He’s got the oddly named clothing brand Vissla, and then there’s D’Blanc eyewear, but now we get work that he’s also behind the launch of a new (as yet unnamed) women’s swim/sportswear brand from action fashion veterans Summer Rapp and Mandy Fry (pictured right).
“It has been a lifelong dream to start our own business and we feel now is our time to stake ownership and create a brand from the ground up,” said Fry. “We’re both entrepreneurs by nature and come from families of business owners who have taught us so many valuable lessons. We have also spent our careers learning from the best in the industry about how to build and sustain brands in the ever-changing apparel industry.”
Naude will offer the back office muscle while Rapp and Fry act as co-presidents and roll out the goods, reportedly.
“Partnering up with Paul for financial and operational support is instrumental in making this dream a reality,” added Rapp. “With his passion and vast experience in the California lifestyle business, we’re equipped to design, market and deliver all-around quality product. We both look up to Paul in so many ways and are honored to embark on this journey with him.”
The great thing about fashion is that people are always looking for the new new, especially when it’s coming from recognized players. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
He’s been a legend for decades, but now thanks to the Transworld Skateboarding Awards, Black Label’s John Lucero will have the trophy to prove it.
“John’s been doing things his way for over 25 years with the timeless punk rock D.I.Y. attitude that embodies true skateboarding and it doesn’t look like he’s stopping anytime soon,” said Transworld Skateboarding’s Editor-In-Chief Jaime Owens. “That’s why we’re proud to give this year’s Legend award to Mr. John Lucero.”
The 16th Annual TransWorld Skateboarding Awards are going down tomorrow night (Tuesday, January 7, 2014) in Long Beach, California. For the official word from TWS, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on January 6, 2014
Reed Exhibitions‘ appetite for trade shows is not flagging in the least. After purchasing the Agenda Show exactly a year ago (January 2, 2013) they’ve now announced that they have acquired the Capsule shows from BPMW for an undisclosed amount.
“We feel that Capsule is a great cultural fit with our growing fashion portfolio, and a great addition to what we’re doing with the AGENDA events” said Greg Topalian, Senior Vice President at Reed. He added, “The team’s dedication to the feel, authenticity and respect for the market it serves has been, and will continue to be, the keys to Capsule’s success.”
The deal closed in late December 2013. Watch out Advanstar, Reed is coming for you. For the official word from Reed, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on January 2, 2014
In business, barriers to entry are a good thing for well financed companies. Anything that can make it difficult for competitors is great. The same goes with Olympic snowboarding. Shaun White (with the help of GoPro) can spend a hundred grand to build and staff his own halfpipe, inflate an airbag, and spend a week just to add another 180 to his big trick rotation. That’s a pretty big wall to slam down in front of his competitors. Will it work? Guess we’ll all find out in Sochi (if the pipe doesn’t get destroyed in some terrorist plot).
After 10 years of producing Color Magazine, Canada’s Fourcorner Publishing Inc. has announced that they will no longer print the magazine and are taking an “extended hiatus from the traditional methods.”
