June 15, 2026

Surf’s Down

 

 

Now on view at Gagosian is Upside Down, an exhibition of new fin sculptures by Alex Israel at the Davies Street gallery in London. The four sculptures, enlarged versions of those found on surfboards, allude to both Southern California surf culture and postwar Los Angeles art history. Each work is titled after a beloved pop song, adding to its aura of collective longing and nostalgia.

Carved from Plexiglas and rendered in varying degrees of reflectivity and transparency, the sculptures’ pop-inflected colors evoke the commercial aesthetics employed by surf brands to convey the freedom and optimism long associated with Southern California’s coastal lifestyle. The works’ sleek production and emphasis on physical and perceptual experience invite dialogue with LA’s Finish Fetish and Light and Space movements of the 1960s. Read More

 

June 12, 2026

The World Cup Wife

 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANNE MENKE

Brazilian content creator Gabrielle Figueiredo has built an international following through a distinctive aesthetic that blends fashion, sport, beauty, and lifestyle. Married to Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães — one of the stars of both the Premier League and the Brazilian National Team — she offers her audience a unique glimpse into life inside one of the world’s most passionate sporting cultures. As Brazil begins its journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gabrielle, known to her followers simply as Gabi, has the world’s attention. 

Gabi has become a star in her own right. Through a mix of behind-the-scenes family moments and match-day content, she has cultivated a highly engaged community drawn to both her authenticity and her fashion-forward approach to football culture. Together, she and Gabriel are raising their four-year-old daughter while balancing life in the spotlight.

Gabi perfectly embodies the STYLE of SPORT ethos, celebrating the intersection of sport and fashion. Glamorous and sexy, but sporty and fun, she has become particularly known for her popular Instagram series, Getting Ready with Gabi, where she shares her match-day looks. Mixing Arsenal gear with her own cool street style — often anchored by a custom Arsenal leather biker jacket — she has transformed football fashion into a signature personal brand. Read More

 

June 9, 2026

Under Pressure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

 

MD HYPERBARIC

From elite athletes and biohackers to fitness enthusiasts, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has become one of the hottest trends in recovery and wellness. Originally developed to treat serious medical conditions such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and non-healing wounds, HBOT has increasingly moved into the mainstream, where it is promoted for sports recovery, athletic performance, cognitive health, and overall wellbeing.

Inside a hyperbaric chamber, atmospheric pressure is increased to levels two to three times above normal sea level pressure, allowing the body to absorb significantly more oxygen than it can under ordinary conditions. HBOT is often prescribed after surgery because the increased oxygenation in the bloodstream helps promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and stimulate tissue regeneration. But its potential benefits extend beyond medical recovery and have numerous overall health benefits as well.

The protocols for treatment, however, and the chambers themselves, differ significantly between a medical facility and a wellness spa. I have done HBOT several times at Restore Hyper Wellness. A recent visit to MD Hyperbaric gave me the opportunity to experience how a medical-grade treatment differs from the wellness version. Read More

 

June 4, 2026

World Cup 2026: It’s Game On!

 

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Root for the home team in our World Cup 2026 collection of tees, hoodies, and tanks from around the globe.

ROW 1: TOMBOLO FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 SWEEPER BEACH TOWEL TOP $188; OLD NAVY FIFA WORLD CUP 26 OVERSIZED GRAPHIC SWEATSHIRT $38; AMERICAN EAGLE AE X UMBRO SWEATER JERSEY $64.95;

ROW 2: ADIDAS COLUMBIA 26 HOME CROPPED JERSEY $80; EDIKTED SOCCER CLUB $28; ADIDAS FIREBIRD CLASSIC TRACK TOP $80

ROW 3: OLD NAVY FIFA WORLD CUP 26 SMOCKED GRAPHIC T-SHIRT $24.49; ROOTS OF FIGHT MARADONA NAPOLI #10 HOODY $89; MADE SOME BRAZIL TANK TOP $132

 

May 28, 2026

Costa Brazil Opens Flagship

 

COSTA BRAZIL AT HUDSON YARDS

Costa Brazil, the Amazon-sourced beauty brand by Francisco Costa, has just opened their first Flagship Store at Hudson Yards in New York City. This spacious location invites shoppers and passers-by to experience the essence and spirit of Costa Brazil in an evocative and immersive environment.

Costa Brazil was created when Francisco Costa left Calvin Klein in 2016, after 13 years as the brand’s Creative Director. A native of Brazil, Costa returned to his homeland and found himself deep within the rainforest of the Amazon — not on the luxury cruise he had originally planned with friends — but with an indigenous tribe called the Ywanawas. It was here he discovered the powerful therapeutic ingredients that are the essence of Costa Brazil products: mineral-rich Kaya; antioxidant-packed Cacay; and the aromatic Breu.

The Flagship Store offers the full range of Costa Brazil products, spanning skin and haircare, fragrance and home, while also debuting two exclusive products: detoxifying and energizing Breu Soap Bar, and hand-crafted Breu Incense. This comprehensive assortment allows visitors to fully engage with the brand’s holistic approach to beauty and well-being rooted in nature. Read More

 

May 21, 2026

Summer Vibes

 

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Kicking off summer this Memorial Day weekend with your beach ready essentials!

LEFT COLUMN:LEFT ON FRIDAY RAYS LONG SLEEVE UV SWIM TOP $110; LIDO COTTON PAREO $270; THIERRY LASRY DYNASTY SUNGLASSES $575

MIDDLE COLUMN: KELTY SUNSHADE WITH SIDEWALL $159.95; FLEKS LA CUMBRE TERRY SLIDE $100; YETI M20 BACKPACK SOFT COOLER now $260; SAN DIEGO HAT COMPANY SIGNATURE PACKABLE ULTRABRAID LARGE BRIM VISOR $35

RIGHT COLUMN: SUNDEK JENNIFER TRIANGLE TOP & RAINBOW BRIEFS $105; VENROY STRIPED TERRY KNIT SHORT $120; NOMADIX EASY CHAIR $79.95; LATERAL OBJECTS LARGE WAFFLE TOWEL $80

 

May 14, 2026

Field Day

 

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The classic field jacket goes from the town to country in timeless style. Here are our 9 favorites for this season…

LEFT COLUMN: DOEN PASCUAL JACKET $458; L.L.BEAN JAPAN EDITION PROSPECT HARBOR FIELD COAT $250; ALEX MILL CHILTERN CROPPED WAXED CANVAS JACKET $295

CENTER COLUMN: PURDEY LEXHAM BELTED COTTON JACKET $1570; PATAGONIA POINT REYES CANVAS COAT $425; RAG & BONE 2-IN-ONE NONIE COTTON TWILL JACKET $250

RIGHT COLUMN: ORVIS WOMEN’S 1856 FIELD COAT $198; BARBOUR LIZA WAXED JACKET $500; BODE CORDUROY TRIMMED WAXED COTTON JACKET $780

 

May 10, 2026

Redo Market

 

 

Redo Market is a vintage show and marketplace in Southern California showcasing more than 200 vendors with an eclectic mix of surf, skate, clothing, jewelry, home goods, art, and more. Held in multiple locations in Orange County, the most recent in Dana Point took over four city blocks in the historic Lantern District, drawing more than 20,000 people. I was one of them, there for a Surfer Stories book signing in the middle of it all.

Redo Market is the brainchild of Randy Hild (top middle and below), a surf industry veteran with a storied career in action sports that spans more than 30 years. I first met him when I was an editor at Condé Nast during the launch of Sports for Women, when he was Global Creative Director at Quiksilver. Hild was the visionary force behind Roxy, building it into one of the largest and most influential brands in surf – and sparking my own enduring fascination with its history, culture, and style. Read More

 
 

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