David Choe Arts Up Decks
Art School dropout David Choe has created some new limited edition skate decks. These things are so damn cool it would almost be a shame to skate on them and ruin the art, but hey, skateboards were made to be ridden and I can't do rad grinds anyway.
HUF Legend Series
HUF recently asked five pro skaterboarders to create so art for the new Summer Board Series. Lucky those five skaters can also design, talented bastards.
High Times At Sabre
Hot off the press are three sneak peep styles from Sabre's new 'High Times' Collection featured at Bread and Butter this week: The Kozoi, Acid Aloha and Nuevo. Enjoy pics of all three when you click above.
Supra TUF Black Tape Collection
A while back Supra launched the TUF collection; a range of shoes that were built to last longer than the average skate shoe. Their latest installment in this range is the Black Tape Series. More after the jump.
More Nixon Rubber Player Colours
I feel deceived. I was told that the limited edition Rubber Player was only coming in 4 colours. Well it seems that Nixon have gone back on their word. Maybe they just looked at their sales figures on the first drops and went chaching, lets drop two more. Purple and Black. More after the jump.
180 Degrees South
In 1968 Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins went on a 10,000 mile adventure that would change their lives and spark the ethos behind company Patagonia. Now Woodshed Films have created a movie inspired by that trip. It looks incredible. View the trailer after the jump.
Element Make It Count
" If any of your readers are excited about the history of skateboarding & youth culture then they'll enjoy this." Troy Archer, Element Marketing Guru. More after the jump
FCS Mindsurfing Photo Comp
Ever launched a huge punt off a perfectly formed corn chip or been mindlessly shacked in a leafy cave? Waves are all around us, you just need to use your imagination to find them. FCS are calling for you to get your art on and take some shots of these pseudo waves. You can even win a new camera and surfboard. Click pic to find out how.
Billabong Hannah Jacket x Twilight
Twilight is like, oh my god, so hot right now. So what happens when you put a cool piece of clothing on one of the Twilight movie's biggest stars? The girls froth like rabid vampires to get themselves a piece of the action, that's what. This is exactly what happened with the Hannah Jacket by Billabong. More info on how to get one after the jump.
Neff x Michael Jackson
Some people work rather quickly. So while MJ's body is still being poked and prodded by coroners, Neff have come out with a tribute tee marking the life and death of the King of Pop.
Switch Foot Reloaded
Surfing, music and art. These three words inspire revolutions and lifestyles. They have also inspired Andrew Crockett to spend the best part of his adult life, compiling books and nurturing a website, which captures the essence of what it means to live these passions. We were lucky enough to catch up with the ever enigmatic and eccentric Crockett, about the up coming release of his latest project, Switch Foot Reloaded. Enjoy the interview and a sneaky peak at some imagery from the new book by clicking the pic above.
Billabong x Tom Ugly
Billabong has done a deal with up and coming coming Sydney band Tom Ugly, to help produce their debut LP and support their first national tour. More info after the jump.
Neff Winter Sneak Peek
We've just had a sneak peek at one of the latest Summer ranges about to drop in the southern hemisphere through Reef. Now we're crossing the equator into America to get a peek at skate brand Neff's Winter goodies. It's looking pretty damn fine.....plenty of pics after the jump.
Rip Curl x The Clash
This new tee features a remake of one of the most recognisable album covers of all time, ‘London Calling’ by English punk rock legends The Clash. The audacious remix sees guitars replaced by surfboards in Rip Curls own take of an iconic album cover.
Nixon Solar Powered Watch
O.K. so we may have led you all astray on the old Nixon Shark Repelling Watch, but this one is legit. It's called the Volta. More pics and info after the jump.
Nike 6.0 Stepping It Up
Nike 6.0 are stepping up in the rad stakes for me this week with some really exciting initiatives including their Motel No Tell Project and Jimbo Phillips x Pier Pressure collaboration. Curious? Click the little man to find out more.
Reef Summer Preview
It's colder than the hairs on a polar bear's bum at the moment. We're in the depths of winter. Despite the obvious seasonal predicament we're currently in, we all know the tables will turn to the luscious warmth of summerly sunshine in but a few months. Here is a sneak peak of what Reef have on offer for Summer '09. Enjoy.
Designer Job At Reef Australia
Do you have the chops to design and put together a range like the one posted above? Well click away and find out how you can get paid to draw stuff and possibly work with Reef employees like Jane here.
Sullen x Tattoo Artist Magazine
There's no doubt that tattoos are like so hot right now. But if you're a pansy like me and are too scared to commit to getting some ink injected beneath your virgin skin, then why not bear some rad tattoo art on your clothing. Check out this art collab between Sullen and Tattoo artist magazine. More pics under the cut.
Muska x Kr3w
Chad Muska has teamed up with KR3W to create THE BLASTER, a pendant time piece designed to resemble a boom box. This thing is rad, but you'd have to be super rad to wear it. More images and info after the jump.
Welcome to Empire Ave
Empire Ave is a showcase for product and happenings from within the ‘action sports’ industry, with a particular focus on specialty items and limited editions that not everyone gets to see.
We also cover events, significant people, projects and things we hope you’ll find interesting. Empire Ave provides a direct link from the artists and designers of the industry to help you better understand the reasons why they put four banana’s and a monkey skull on a tee and why this is the height of current fashion.
If there’s a monkey out there, chances are you’ll see him first at Empire Ave.
Featured Post
There is an old saying, ‘the cream always rises to the top’. If this is the case then Jesse Faen is a large, baby faced, bottle of cream. I don’t mean that in a sexual way, although I’m sure I could develop a weird man crush on Jesse. What I do mean is that he always rises to the occasion when an opportunity is presented to him. Jesse has been the editor for both Waves and Surfing Magazines, worked as Media Director for the ASP World Tour and is now the President of Insight America.
Recent Posts
Categories
- No categories
Recent Comments
- dan on Sea Shepherd Clothing
- GAV on Rip Curl x The Clash
- Empire Ave | Supra TUF Black Tape Collection on Supra Built TUF
- Empire Ave | More Nixon Rubber Player Colours on Yellow Is The Colour
- Yoyoma on Billabong Hannah Jacket x Twilight
