Sports Round-up: Swell Surf Show Takes Over Manhattan; Full Bleed Skateboarding Book Debuts Covering NYC Scene; Plus Presentation Announcements–Label Networks to Present at OR; Trade Show and Retail Updates: B&B, Bright, Agenda, Billabong, Adidas Originals Denim
One of the more modern swimsuit shows we%uFFFDve attended, Billabong%uFFFDs Design for Humanity show illustrated their design team%uFFFDs cut-and-sew expertise.
Billabong’s Design for Humanity Featuring a Surf Fashion Runway Show, Fischerspooner, Kid Sister, Live Art, and Charity Rocks the Paramount Backlot Studios
In its 4th year, DHF raises money for another worthy cause -Invisible Children -while creating a memorable event that combines many aspects of youth culture lifestyle.
The past year new surf-inspired brands from niche scenes in Santa Barbara, Malibu, and Venice, CA have made waves at shows such as Project, Capsule, and Bread and Butter. Label Networks takes a look at the new surf fashion culture.
Last year at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach was a Nike-fest of Surf. IMG Action Sports recent announcement means Nike’s embedding even longer into surf culture.
Billabong Pipeline Masters Wraps-up Pro Surf Season ’09 with Aussie Taj Burrow Winning $90,000; Aussie Stephanie Gilmore Winning Billabong Pro Maui for $25,000
