W.O.W! Surfing With Cynthia Rowley

 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANNE MENKE

Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley loves to surf. She is admittedly obsessed, as most hard core surfers are. It’s a shared family passion with husband Bill, and their two daughters Kit, 20, and Gigi, 14 — spending summer and fall weekends surfing in Montauk, and vacations in such far-flung surf locales as Costa Rica, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Senegal.

Cynthia’s style on the waves is cool and graceful, with an easy flow befitting the fashion design for which she is known. She started surfing about 20 years ago, trading a big house in East Hampton for a little shack on the beach in Montauk. A friend and local surfer told her she couldn’t live in that house if she didn’t surf. He paddled her out the next day and she popped right up on the first wave. She was hooked.

I joined Cynthia and daughter Kit for a surf session last weekend in Montauk for our latest installment of W.O.W! Working Out With, having as much fun on the mushy waves of a rainy Saturday, as the perfect ones of a sunny Sunday. Kit is following in her mother’s – and father’s – footsteps with her own fashion line. The three of us chatted about their shared love of surfing and fashion — and what’s coming down the pipeline for both… Read More

 

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A bit bohemian, a bit retro is look for surf this summer, whether catching waves or just catching some rays. Graphic wetsuits with 50′s style, a modern take on the classic wayfarer, crop top rashguards with scenic prints, leather beaded sandals, jewelry and more… it’s hot summer mash-up of patterns, colors and textures. So grab your board or just your towel, because the surf is up wherever summer finds you.

LEFT COLUMN: TORY BURCH BAJA BIKINI $190; ROXY SUNSET REMIX SHORT SLEEVE CROP TOP RASHGUARD $40.00; BILLABONG TRIBAL PRINT FRENCH TERRY SHORTIE SHORTS $39.95; REEF GYPSY LOVE SANDALS $38; CENTER COLUMN: MONCLER X PHARRELL LUNETTES $510; CYNTHIA ROWLEY WETSUIT $210; CHAN LUU TURQUOISE MIX WRAP BRACELET $195; MAAJI ROCK PAPER SCISSORS RASHGUARD $94.95; RIGHT COLUMN:AVIATOR NATION “PRAY FOR SURF” SIGNATURE HOODIE $165; ROBERT AUGUST 9’6 “WHAT I RIDE” LONGBOARD $840 

 

 

The Color of The Month: Summer Gold

 

 

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WARM AND SHIMMERY, SPORTY AND SEXY… SUMMER GOLD IS WHAT WE’RE FEELING FOR JUNE AND IT’S OUR COLOR OF THE MONTH! ROW 1: ROW 1: MARTONE CYCLING CO. WOMEN’S “GRAND” (ALSO AVAILABLE IN MENS MODEL) $899; CYNTHIA ROWLEY FOIL CREW NECK T $120; ROW 2: NIXON “48-20 CHRONO” WATCH $500; SPEEDO “SPEED SOCKET” POLARIZED GOGGLE $64.99; SUPERGA GOLD SNEAKERS $90; ROW 3: DOLPHIN METALLICS COMPETITION SWIMSUIT $39.95; BELL “VOLT” RACE HELMET$79.99; TUNEWEAR EGGSHELL PEARL IPHONE 5 CASE $24.95; ROW 4: MYKITA “FRANZ” SUNGLASSES $437.95; BARNEYS NEW YORK COOP METALLIC THONG $229 (ON SALE)
 

June Calendar: 30 Days of Surf

 

 

June has arrived and the STYLE OF SPORT CALENDAR theme for this month is SURF! Get ready for 30 Days of longboards, shortboards and stand-up paddleboards; rashguards and boardshorts; swimsuits, towels, shades and other great beach toys and accessories. Summer is here and it’s time to paddle out, drop in and catch some waves!

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JUNE 30: TORY BURCH PALOMA SURF SHIRT. What surfers call a rashguard, Tory Burch calls surf shirt, but either way the Paloma Surf Shirt is a very stylish but functional surf top. It features a geometric mix of polka dots on the front with bright orange back and sleek zip front. On the board or on the beach, it’s a great look for both the surfer and the spectator alike!

JUNE 29: A GOLDEN AGE. New from Rizzoli is “A Golden Age: Surfing’s Revolutionary 1960s & ’70s” featuring the beautiful photographs of John Witzig. With access to the top surfers of that era, Witzig captured some of the most defining and poignant moments of ’60s and ’70s and his photographs document that time when surfing was still counterculture. Witzig was not just photographing the scene, but was part of it, and his images reflect both that access and that intimacy.

JUNE 28: YOLO INFLATABLE SUP. Inflatable SUPs are quickly becoming the go-to option for those who want their own stand up paddleboard but have no room to keep one. They are light and easy to transport. The inflatable SUP from Yolo, one of the most recognized names in stand ups, comes with its own backpack, pump, pressure gauge, removable center fin, tri fins, bungee system and carry handle… everything you need to enjoy a fun day on top of the water!

JUNE 27: GLAMOURPUSS BOND GIRL TUNIC. Sporty and sexy come together in this Bond girl inspired top/dress that can take you from late afternoon paddleboarding straight to cocktails by the pool. Wear as a cute little tunic dress or pull the side strings to ruche into a sporty top. The tunic is breathable, fast-drying, and highly UV protective (SPF 50+). Great for travel too!

JUNE 26: JONATHAN ADLER AEGEAN WAVES TOWEL. Woven in Brazil from super absorbent heavyweight terry cotton, this plush oversized wave patterned beach towel is the luxe way to dry off and soak in the sun after surfing or an ocean dip. Available with purple waves or blue, and now on sale too!

JUNE 25: VANS SK-8 HI WEDGE. From the original surf and skate shoe brand Vans, comes this trendy wedge version of their iconic SK-8 sneaker.

JUNE 24: MIANSAI ROPE & LEATHER BRACELETS. Although this is men’s jewelry, these brightly colored rope and leather bracelets, with assorted silver and brass hooks, casings, and other designs, are equally appealing to women. The bracelets are handmade, crafted from carefully sourced materials, with eclectic designs inspired by the world travels of the creator Micheal Saiger and his team of artisans. Worn on their own or with other wrist accessories, these bracelets have that perfect surf inspired style.

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