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Give—and get something in return—by bidding on Space 15 Twenty's Hellawood-inspired surf boards custom-designed for Urban Outfitters by artists Alex Kopps and Curtis Kulig. The auction is presented by CharityBuzz and all the proceeds are donated to the Rio Breaks Foundation and Beyond the Surface International.
Surf Daze Interviews: Stone Cold Fox
Stone Cold Fox are one of the latest labels to be picked up at Urban Outfitters for the Surf Daze Collection. We spoke to them about a few of their favorite things, the life of being a Stone Cold Fox and much more.
How did Stone Cold Fox begin? What were you doing before?
D: It began after Cydney graduated for fashion design in San Francisco, and I graduated for merchandise marketing and business in L.A. We both had to move back home, and we started a blog with Cyd’s senior collection, which we added on a few more styles. We did it all in her parents extra room and we were cutting all the orders out on a kitchen table and Cyd was sewing in a little room. From there we worked side jobs and did SCF at night, and it slowly grew from there. We got picked up in a few stores, got an official work space and website, and we just take it day by day and have so much fun with it.
I imagine Penny Lane from Almost Famous would have stocked her suitcase before Morocco with everything from your label. Do your inspirations change each season or are there certain things always fueling what you want to do with your latest collection?
Cydney: She would definitely pack lots of SCF and beautiful vintage pieces! The inspirations do change for every collection, but we always stick with the SCF aesthetic. Very '70s, lingerie inspired, delicate pieces that feel vintage.
What's the normal routine over at SCF headquarters?
C: It's quite hectic here; we answer a ton of emails every day, we cut out personal orders. I try to set aside some time to make a new item every day, pattern work and sketching. Dallas is working with our production team getting all the items ready for stores. We sometimes have fittings in the office with brides, or just people who want to come in. And sometimes we go to LA and get prints, and fabrics for orders.
Where would your go-to surfing destination be and why?
Dallas: I have always wanted to go to Brazil and check out the beautiful beaches and the culture over there. I heard there are great jewelry and accessories stands right on the beach and that sounds like heaven to me! I would also love to go back to Bali. We went there about two years ago, and it seriously changed our lives. That place is magical.
C: It's quite hectic here; we answer a ton of emails every day, we cut out personal orders. I try to set aside some time to make a new item every day, pattern work and sketching. Dallas is working with our production team getting all the items ready for stores. We sometimes have fittings in the office with brides, or just people who want to come in. And sometimes we go to LA and get prints, and fabrics for orders.
Where would your go-to surfing destination be and why?
Dallas: I have always wanted to go to Brazil and check out the beautiful beaches and the culture over there. I heard there are great jewelry and accessories stands right on the beach and that sounds like heaven to me! I would also love to go back to Bali. We went there about two years ago, and it seriously changed our lives. That place is magical.
What are you listening to, in and out of the office?
C: Right now I’m really into Alabama Shakes, Fleet Foxes, Tennis, and Brian Jonestown Massacre.
C: Right now I’m really into Alabama Shakes, Fleet Foxes, Tennis, and Brian Jonestown Massacre.
What kind of things do you collect?
D: Yes, we do love to collect. We might have a bit of a shopping problem. We love our carved out skull heads from Bali, antique embroidered Turkish throws and pillows, coffee table books, Moroccan rugs, cow hyde rugs, and beaded crystal glasses.
Getting inside your closet, what are you grabbing first in case of a fire?
C: My leather Friend of Mine shorts, this amazing crochet vintage slip, and my fur jackets. Luckily almost all of the SCF items are at the office so they are safe.
D: Oh that’s a hard one. I would try to save all my shoes, these amazingly soft leather pants from The Row, and my antique turquoise cuff and matching earrings.
Who would be your dream person, alive or dead, to dress?
D: I would say Jane Birkin and Kate Bosworth.
Do you plan on expanding SCFHome, your bedding collection?
C: Yes! We love home décor so much. We are coming out with our newest home collection in May 2012, and we will probably do one a year. We have redone our entire work space, and decked out our new home in Venice Beach. The home wears are so amazing, with the most beautiful linens and silks mixed with laces. This time we are graduating into more kitchen wear, and some new bedding.
What would be your dream to do next? Footwear? Shades? A store?
C: I think a store would be really cool, and bringing in one or two accessories. We did a cow-hyde clutch in our second collection that was so amazing, so I would love to start doing travel bags or small clutches again.
D: Definitely footwear—that would be my dream! I have so many ideas already and I have always loved shoes. Whenever we go to flea markets or antique shops, Cyd is always the one who finds the amazing clothes and I find the amazing accessories. I would love to do it all and open a shop. That’s what I originally went to school for, so one day we will have our own shop filled with SCF and amazing accessories!
X - Jen
D: Yes, we do love to collect. We might have a bit of a shopping problem. We love our carved out skull heads from Bali, antique embroidered Turkish throws and pillows, coffee table books, Moroccan rugs, cow hyde rugs, and beaded crystal glasses.
Getting inside your closet, what are you grabbing first in case of a fire?
C: My leather Friend of Mine shorts, this amazing crochet vintage slip, and my fur jackets. Luckily almost all of the SCF items are at the office so they are safe.
D: Oh that’s a hard one. I would try to save all my shoes, these amazingly soft leather pants from The Row, and my antique turquoise cuff and matching earrings.
Who would be your dream person, alive or dead, to dress?
D: I would say Jane Birkin and Kate Bosworth.
Do you plan on expanding SCFHome, your bedding collection?
C: Yes! We love home décor so much. We are coming out with our newest home collection in May 2012, and we will probably do one a year. We have redone our entire work space, and decked out our new home in Venice Beach. The home wears are so amazing, with the most beautiful linens and silks mixed with laces. This time we are graduating into more kitchen wear, and some new bedding.
What would be your dream to do next? Footwear? Shades? A store?
C: I think a store would be really cool, and bringing in one or two accessories. We did a cow-hyde clutch in our second collection that was so amazing, so I would love to start doing travel bags or small clutches again.
D: Definitely footwear—that would be my dream! I have so many ideas already and I have always loved shoes. Whenever we go to flea markets or antique shops, Cyd is always the one who finds the amazing clothes and I find the amazing accessories. I would love to do it all and open a shop. That’s what I originally went to school for, so one day we will have our own shop filled with SCF and amazing accessories!
X - Jen
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RAW Skateboard
Even if 100 other people buy this deck, yours is still going to be totally different. 'Cus, we mean, it's yours. You know? Snag this board and a couple more from RAW.
Shwood Recycled Wood Shades
The only thing that's a bigger bummer than a broken skateboard is sending that broken skateboard to the landfill. As part of its Experiment With Nature project series, sustainable-wood-sunglass maker Shwood joined forces with pro skater Keith Hufnagel of streetwear brand HUF to refashion fragments of busted decks into a one-of-a-kind, not-for-sale pair of striated shades (top). Shwood also teamed up with Bushmills this season to make shades from the whiskey maker's 100-year-old white oak barrels (watch a video here), but those, sadly, sold out in just a couple of weeks. Here's hoping for more of both. -Eviana
BabySkateboards
BabySkateboards' skate packs at Ship & Shape are pretty fucking awesome. Along with a one-of-a-kind deck (hand-pressed, decorated, and carved by Minneapolis boys Jake Stein, Tim Hudson, and Fletcher Barnhill, and with wood sourced through Wisconson by Jay from American Sports Laminate), you'll get a cool tee, custom grip-tape, and a cassette filled with local bands from Soothing Almonds Collective Records to play while you cruise. Sounds like a pretty dope deal to us.
Wanderlust: The Final Ride
I did some extra work the day before to set myself up for an “easy” 117 mile final ride into Hanoi. It would be the first day for a while that I wouldn’t be climbing some massive mountain, so I thought it would go pretty smoothly, but I was wrong. Just about everything else got in my way.
I got up at 5:30AM and got on the road after eating some Oreos. Although I was in the mountains, I wasn’t at the top. There was a long, gradual climb, then some down, then more up. When I finally got on the descent, there was a thick fog all the way down. I could hardly see with the rain and fog on my glasses. When I got to the bottom, I had to start climbing another mountain all over again. On an empty stomach, it was a tough grind. On the descent of the second mountain, I passed a long line of stopped cars. There had been a rock slide, but luckily, the police let me ride through the road block. Boulders sat in the middle of the muddy road, but motorbikes and my bike were able to squeeze through.
It was a relief when I got out of the mountains and out of the fog. But as soon as I got on the flat, I had to fight the wind. Although I was pushing hard, I was crawling. Wind is probably the most frustrating thing when you’re cycling. With mountains, the agony is finite; you climb one side, and then you’re rewarded with the descent. But fighting the wind is endless.
Wanderlust: Laos
I biked “The Loop” in Laos from Thakhek to Naiki and then to Ban Na Hin, which is the base town to visit the big highlight: the Konglor cave. The cave is a big side trip (26 miles in each direction) so instead of biking out and back on the same road, I decided to take a minibus. I got on the first one that left at 10AM, but it took 1.5 hours because it stopped a lot to make deliveries of food and gasoline along the way.
The Konglor cave was pretty cool to see—7 km boat ride through and you see some rock formations inside—but the effort to see it has cost me an entire day. This experience has reminded me how great it is to travel independently by bicycle and to always avoid buses and boats.
Here’s where I slept last night. I got the lover’s room.
The main road through Southern Laos is really boring. It’s well paved and flat, but it’s barren and mind-numbing. Apparently 80% of Laos’ population is in the North, so in the South, towns are small and spread out, leaving long stretches of nothing in between.
To get through this wasteland, I’ve been biking long distances everyday of 100-120 miles. I’ve considered taking a bus to skip it so I can spend more time in better places, but the problem is my ego.
So far I’ve biked the entire way. If I was to take a bus now, I’d be embarrassed to explain my trip. “You biked through all those countries?!” “Well, I biked most of it, but then I took the bus.” I’m willing to put myself through a little more agony to avoid a long explanation of how I travelled. Plus I think I’d be disappointed in myself for being a wimp. The sense of accomplishment will be more pure if I bike the whole way.
Do I need to just get over myself?" -Eoin
Wanderlust: 40 Days
"Here is my (Road Bone's) trip summary after 40 days of cycling:
Distance travelled: 3,158 miles
Hours cycling: 235 hours
Average speed: 13.5 mph
Average distance per day: 78.9 miles
Average time cycling per day: 5:52 hours
So, if you’ve been wondering what I’ve been doing, I’ve been riding, mostly.
Longest ride: 121.1 miles in 8:30
Shortest ride: 36.6 miles in 3:40
Hours cycling: 235 hours
Average speed: 13.5 mph
Average distance per day: 78.9 miles
Average time cycling per day: 5:52 hours
So, if you’ve been wondering what I’ve been doing, I’ve been riding, mostly.
Longest ride: 121.1 miles in 8:30
Shortest ride: 36.6 miles in 3:40
Notable-st ride: Kasi to Luang Prabang, 95 miles in 8:30, 10,150 feet total ascent with a peak at 4,600 feet, and the steepest gradient of 14%. This is a famous bike touring route through the mountains in Northern Laos that’s done over two days, but Road Bone did it in one. You go, Bone!
Body weight lost: 15 pounds (from 175 to 160)—I’ve been told that I look tired and “worn out,” which only means my summer beach bod is gonna look super tight, like a tight bone.
Favorite country: Cambodia. The people there were the friendliest. It also has the most interesting history, the best food, and is cheaper than Vietnam and Laos.
Body weight lost: 15 pounds (from 175 to 160)—I’ve been told that I look tired and “worn out,” which only means my summer beach bod is gonna look super tight, like a tight bone.
Favorite country: Cambodia. The people there were the friendliest. It also has the most interesting history, the best food, and is cheaper than Vietnam and Laos.
Backpacker culture has been the defining influence. The late-night talks in the dorm over a beer with a new hostel friend has directed me along a new path. What is life? Where are you from? Which lonely planet are you using? How long is your trip? Mine’s a lifetime and it truly starts now!
So with that, I don’t think it makes sense for me to return to the US. I’ve tapped into something truly special within myself here in Southeast Asia. This is my last post and the end of my blob and internet presence. If you need to find me, I’ll be shirtless, dreadlocked, and wearing patchwork fisherman pants on Khao San Road in Bangkok. Ask around for Chi.
Peace and love,
Road Bone"-Eoin
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Wanderlust: Mekong Delta
"I tried finding the continuation of the small road along the Mekong river towards Kratie. My GPS showed that I was right at the turn off for the road, but all I saw was dirt. I wandered around for a while, and then decided to plunge into the dirt.
I followed faintly worn paths for a while, and took some wrong turns. Farmers shouted at me to turn around, and pointed me in the right direction. I looped through corn fields, slid through sand, and pulled my bike through mud pits until I finally found a wide, red clay road. It’s the journey, not the destination, right y’all? (Sometimes when I’m really hating a road, I say this corny saying to myself. It takes my mind off of hating the journey, so I can channel all my hate to this phrase.)
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Chasing Rainbows
The Chasing Rainbows exhibition was a juried show of posters in preparation for the Track World Championship race which will be taking place in Melbourne this year. The winning poster above, announced this past Friday, was illustrated by Gregory Baldwin and will be displayed all over the city leading up to the event. -Bob
Wanderlust: Cambodia
"After a few days of slogging it on dirt roads and in the heat, I’m taking a day off in Kracheh to rest and blog. My scummy facial hair was looking scummy, and my hair has gotten too long and matted for this temperature, so I visited the local barbershop. $2 for a haircut and shave.
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Wanderlust: Cambodia
"I stopped to check my GPS when I got to a fork in the road and I didn’t know which way to turn. Suddenly these two kids were at my back, and asked “Can I help you sir?” I decided to stop to have a drink and to speak to them more—they were very excited.
Only 12-years-old, the girl spoke great English. She told me she wants to be a lawyer, and the boy said he wants to be an engineer—big hopes when you’re from a small village where everyone’s a farmer.
I asked the girl if she’s ever been to Phnom Penh. It’s only about 100 miles away but she’s never been. She said she’s seen Phnom Penh on the TV though. She’s never left the Kompong Cham province, and seemed to have only visited the “big city” once in her life, “My father brought me to the hospital in Kompong Cham when I was sick.”
I think this story is true for many Cambodians. They rarely travel far from home. The first time I visited Cambodia I was surprised when my middle-aged tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) had never been to Phnom Penh.
One time when I pulled out my paper map in front of two farmers, they took a big interest. They asked me to point out where Thailand and Vietnam are. It seems like a much smaller world in Cambodia."-Eoin
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Wanderlust: Cambodia
"Eddie and I stopped at a roadside food stall on our way from Sihanoukville. There were a line of covered metal pots on the table. We took a look under each one, pointed to the one we liked best, and then signaled "2" using our fingers.
When we sat down the man who ran the place rushed over with two glasses of ice and then followed it up with a pot of tea. I’ve enjoyed this in Vietnam and Cambodia–every food stall provides free tea. The shopkeeper pulled up a chair and sat with us, smiling. He asked us some town names and we were able to let him know we were going to Phnom Penh, but the conversation stopped there. He enjoyed sitting with us, but I wish we could have said more.
There was a young guy sitting next to us, keeping quiet. He soon revealed that he spoke some English. Once we found out, we asked everyone their name, and introduced ourselves to them. I’ve been going by “John” (it's easier). The older shopkeeper man’s name was Mr. Heng.
After Eddie and I polished off another meal of bones, Mr. Heng cleared our plates promptly. He was a great host. I asked him if I could sit with him for a photo. I sat next to him and Mr. Heng took my hand.
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Gorgeous George
Motorcycle art is some of my most beloved and for most people, you can't beat David Mann. North Carolina resident Gorgeous George, however, is currently killing it on all accounts (find some of his work inside the great Show Class Mag) and nothing would look better than one of his prints hanging on your wall. X - Jen
Wanderlust: Mekong Delta
"I stopped for a drink and a hammock in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The little boy who lived there started monkeying around with me. I think he liked that I was a big boy, and a weird looking bigger boy. He swung on the hammock beside me and stared at me quietly.
After I woke up from a little nap, he started climbing up on some wooden beams and hanging from them.
The older ladies, probably Grandma and Auntie, loved that I was interacting with little boy. I’m glad my photos didn’t make them think I was weird.
Mister little stuck his butt up into the air, and looked at me from under his legs. So I turned around and did the same."- Eoin
See more of Eoin's trip here.
Walnut Studiolo
Walnut Studiolo's Bicycle Can Cage is perfect for those of us who prefer a quick caffeine pick-me-up over a bottle of water. Just watch our for bumpy roads or else you'll end up covered in sticky sweetness for the rest of your ride. (Warning: don't drink and ride!)
Holloway Eyewear
Holloway Eyewear uses old skate decks and other recycled items to make some really incredible wooden frames. It's pretty cool to think about all the places your shades might have been before they got to your face.
Wanderlust: Cambodia
"I’m in Cambodia now. I stopped for some food. This motor scooter carrying little chicks and duckies stopped too.
These boys were fun. They wanted to eclipse the lil' birdies in being more interesting and cute. It’s a tough call but I think the boys were cuter than the little fluffsters.
And this is my new Cambodian friend, Thiet. He helped me pronounce some Khmer words. I sucked but we laughed about how I sucked. And I later made fun of him about his glum face in the photo. Why so sad and serious, Thiet?"-Eoin
See more of Eoin's trip here.
