It’s been clear from the beginning that the designers of the brand Incase targets someone who appreciates the Apple-aesthetic and thinks of their backpacks as an extension of their lifestyles. Instead a loads of straps for carabiners, it’s more important to have departments for one’s tablet, iPhone, or GoPro set-up. It takes into account the […]
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Zalando, Who Bought Bread & Butter, Cancels Its B&B Fashion Festival Spin-off as Tempelhof, Plans to Launch Band Aid-Like Charity Event
Zalando, the online fashion retailer that bought Bread & Butter earlier this year, was planning a fashion festival-like spin-off of the show in January during the Berlin Fashion Week, but do to the refugee crisis plaquing the city of Berlin, has had to change courses and consider humanitarian solutions. Last week, according to Sportswear International, […]
X Games Oslo to Launch in February 2016, Bringing Together Both Summer and Winter Sports
The ESPN X Games just announced big news last night, the launch of another X Games in Oslo, Norway, which will feature now only men’s and women’s events in Snowboarding and Skiing, but also Skateboarding with a street course that will be built as a permanent structure for the city once the X Games leaves. […]
Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires 2018 Features BMX, Beach Volleyball, More, Plus Huge Emphasis On Engaging Youth Culture Via Social Media…Finally
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues to be behind the times, but at least they are bringing some things up to speed via the Youth Olympic Games and particular the Games in 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Board’s approval last month of the sports program, which has put an […]
World’s Best Women Surfers Gather in Oceanside, CA, for Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro, Only Major Women’s Qualifying Event in the U.S.
After a record setting field of competitors in 2014, the World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Qualification Series (QS) Supergirl Pro comes back with even more to offer at the Oceanside Pier starting today, July 24 through July 26, 2015. Extending the field of competitors to 108, the Women’s QS6000 event welcomes the world’s best female […]
Non-Profit Executive Erika Seward to Exit Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC); Co-founder Kathleen Gasperini to Lead the Foundation Into Its 20th Year
Los Angeles, Calif. (July 7, 2015) – B4BC Executive Director Erika Seward is stepping down from her post after five years with the youth-focused non-profit organization. Co-founder Kathleen Gasperini succeeds her as the organization heads into its 20th year. “Leading this foundation has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Seward. […]
E3 Video Gaming Conference Breaks Personal Social Media Records, Trends in Mobile Gaming Skyrocketing, and E3 College Game Winners DigiPen Student Creators Took Home Win for RumbleTV
E3 2015 which wrapped up last month demonstrated why it is the world’s premier video and computer game trade show, setting new records for engagement and captivating gamers across the globe. E3 drew more than 52,000 attendees from 109 countries, including – for the first time in show history – up to 5,000 avid gamers. […]
It’s Not Dead Festival Featuring 35 of Punk and Ska’s Biggest Bands Including Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, NOFX, Plus Top Skaters, BMX, Art Exhibition, Co-Produced by Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Slated for October
Punk rockers, skaters, and artists now have another festival to celebrate: It’s Not Dead Festival has been announced which will feature 35 bands on three stages including The Vandals, 7 Seconds, Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, Anti-Flag, Fishbone, H20, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, and others. It’s Not Dead takes place at […]
Pharrell Williams X Al Gore, Live Earth–Road to Paris on June 18, 2015
At the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, 2015, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Williams and producer Kevin Wall said they are putting together a music event, dubbed Live Earth — Road to Paris, to build support for protecting the climate. The Live Earth locations include China, Sydney, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, […]
Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour–Book by Kevin Lyman, Photos by Lisa Johnson
The definitive book covering the first two decades of the Vans Warped Tour, the quintessential rite-of-passage for American teens, is now in book form. “Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour,” by Kevin Lyman and Howie Abrams and photos by legendary music photography Lisa Johnson contains 200 explosive pages […]