May 17, 2025

A Wave of Positivity

 

 

World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson is considered one of the greatest surfers of all time. Dominant on the pro tour in the late 70’s and 80’s, his inimitable surfing style was matched by his unmistakable surfwear style. Tomson was hard to miss on the waves in his bright wetsuit vests and boardshorts made by the company he founded, Instinct.

Now a best-selling author and globally recognized motivational speaker, Tomson is on a mission to inspire and empower students across Southern California with the launch of his Positive Wave Tour, which began in January of 2025. Running through May 2025, the tour has been bringing Tomson’s message of purpose, resilience and positivity to more than 50,000 high school students from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Read More

 

May 12, 2025

All in the Mixte

 

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Characterized by its classic Euro design, the distinctive mixte bike features double lateral tubes in a diamond step-through frame that offers chic and easy everyday riding.

LEFT COLUMN: PUBLIC BIKES M7I now $664.95. Classic styling and thoughtful design meet in the PUBLIC M7i for a modern take on the classic French mixte-bike design. With an easy shifting Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub, and its stylish but functional step-over mixte design makes this ride a winner with women and men alike. 

LINUS DUTCHI 3I $769. A classic Dutch city bike with function and elegance, the upright riding position of the Dutchi makes it very comfortable for everyday use, and the low step-through frame allows for easy on and off. Reliable and low-maintenance 3-speed internal hub offers easy shifting. 

BOBBIN HUMMINGBIRD VINTAGE BIKE now $384. Running errands, leisure riding, and all your  daily activities, this chic mixte bike will get you there in style and ease with 7 shimano gears. The Hummingbird’s handlebar stem comes forward and the head tube is short for a speedy agile ride in a 1960s french design. Immaculate gloss paint finish comes in a wide range of colors. Read More

 

May 4, 2025

The Aquatic Life

 

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Must be something in the water… with inspiration from the sea comes the ocean’s bounty of aqua hues in this collection.

LEFT COLUMN: OUTDOOR RESEARCH ACTIVEICE SPECTRUM UPF 50+ SUN HOODIE $90; SANUK FUNSHINE SANDALS $44.95; TIFFANY & CO. BACKGAMMON SET $7500; HUNZA G. PAMELA SWIM CONTRAST TANK $240; SUNBUDDIES GRETA SWIMMING POOL SUNGLASSES NOW $100

CENTER COLUMN: JOSH HALL SURFBOARDS GUNNER21 $1550; BOBBIN METRIC BIKE HELMET NOW $37; OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUATERRA 38MM $7000; BIRIA 700C ST 8-SPEED COMMUTER BIKE NOW $629

RIGHT COLUMN: BEYOND YOGA SPACEDYE AT YOUR LEISURE LEGGINGS $99; 12 UNTOLD STORIES BY 12 DIFFERENT WRITERS ABOUT 12 OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST SURFERS $40;  PUMA CLYDE OG SNEAKERS $110

 

April 28, 2025

The Photography Show

 

RUTH ORKIN | COUPLE IN MG, FLORENCE, 1951 | CAVALIER GALLERIES

 

The Photography Show Presented by AIPAD is the longest-running fair dedicated to photography in the world. Held annually at the landmark Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the show presents exhibitors from around the globe, showcasing an exciting and diverse mix of photographic works. In addition, the event features educational programming, artist talks, and cultural activations.

The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) was organized in 1979. With members in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe and Japan, the Association has become a unifying force in the field of photography.

Though the 2025 show is now closed, the photographs exhibited are still available at their respective galleries. Presented below are our sport inspired favorites: Read More

 

April 19, 2025

Anorak Attack

 

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From the mountain trails to the city streets, these 9 anoraks, from designer and sport brands alike, are the way to go.

TOP ROW: HELLY HANSEN VISTA HIKE HIKE ANORAK $150. Made for the outdoor enthusiast, UPF 50 protection and a water-resistant exterior shields you from the sun, wind, and light drizzles.

TILLEY LIGHTWEIGHT RIPSTOP ANORAK now $96. Equipped to keep you cozy, but lightweight enough to offer the coolness factor when needed.

ZIMMERMAN ILLUMINATE CARGO ANORAK $1250. Seen on the Spring 2025 runway collection, this cotton cargo anorak features patch pockets at the front, drawstrings at the neckline and hem, finished with snap buttons on cuffs.

MIDDLE ROW: L.L.BEAN MOUNTAIN CLASSIC ANORAK $59. The L.L.Bean classic wind-and water-resistant layer is designed to keep the light rain out and made for outdoor fun. Read More

 

April 8, 2025

Below Deck

 

From top: Sperm whale, Domenica; Mother and baby sperm whale below in Dominica; Their whales tails

“When the guide spots the whales you are dropped in their path no less than three hundred feet away. They will often swim with in ten feet of you if they do not feel threatened.”

 
I’ve known Brad Roaman since we were kids in high school, growing up in New York City. He has always been an avid sailor, sharing his love of the water on his boat with his friends, myself included, from above the surface. When he recently showed me these images of whales he had photographed below the surface, I was mesmerized. Brad is a fashion photographer, and I was familiar with that body of work, but for me this was a whole different level in a whole new environment.

Brad began shooting what he calls “Waterscapes” about a year ago. It began with him photographing his son and friends jumping off the boat from the water. He was shooting on his phone, trying to stay afloat with one hand, and taking pictures with the other. His perspective was just below the surface, water filling different parts of the frame from below. “The beauty of the water”, he told me, “is you never know what you’re going to get, how the water is going to frame the foreground and people in the background”. Read More

 

April 1, 2025

Flower Power

 

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From the waves, to the links, to the court, to the street, spring is in bloom with these graphic floral prints

LEFT COLUMN: CAROLINA HERRERA FLORAL ENBROIDERED CREWNECK CARDIGAN WITH PEARLY BUTTONS $1790; VILEBREQUIN FLOWER POWER BIKINI TOP & BOTTOM $160: SALT GYPSY EPOXY SOFT TOP SURFBOARD $445

MIDDLE COLUMN: PORTRAITS OF HOPE FLORAL PICKLEBALL PADDLE BY ED MASSEY. ART FOR PROJECTS OF SOCIAL CONSEQUENCE. DONATION $150. MARIMEKKO PINNAT UNIKKO SOCKS $38; LONGCHAMP PLANT-BASED RESIN SUNGLASSES $180; MALBON GOLF LILI POLO $168; STEPNEY WORKERS CLUB DELLOW CUP SHROOM HANDS SNEAKERS $105

RIGHT COLUMN: MARNI FLOWER PRINT CLASSIC BUTTON DOWN SILK TOP $1100; CYNTHIA ROWLEY EMBROIDERED WIDE-LEG JEANS $575; SLOWTIDE GIGI BATH TOWEL $45

 

March 20, 2025

Surfer Stories

 

Shaun Tomson, 1969, age 14, Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii

 
From the monstrous walls of water at Teahupoo, to the reef-scraping barrels of Pipeline, to the endless peeling break of Jeffreys Bay, an elite group of legendary surfers have made their mark on surf history — both in and out of the water — distinguished by the fearlessness, grace, and artistry displayed riding the most exalted waves. SURFER STORIES: 12 Untold Stories by 12 Writers about 12 of the World’s Greatest Surfers unveils their incredible experiences and reveals their profound connection with the ocean, the sport, and the culture of surfing.
 

Garrett McNamara, 2013, Nazare, Portugal. Photo by Tó Mané

 
Authored by STYLE of SPORT Editor and Founder, Claudia Lebenthal, the book is in fact a collection of stories by 12 different writers: fellow surfers, famed authors, celebrities, and surf journalists. Each bring their own unique perspective and voice, offering an intimate and personal look at the lives of these legendary surfers. The list includes: Read More