Ready, Set...March!
by: Alex | Friday, February 29, 2008
Here we go...
March's Featured Rider is Miss Nina B! She loves BMX, pigtails and all things etnies. We've got a giveaway, courtesy of Nina, coming your way soon so be on the lookout.
In other news...contests, contests contests! Holly Lyons and Alize Montes will compete at the Florida Bowlriders Cup this weekend. Later this month Tarah, Sarah and Vanessa will Moto on out to Lake Whitney, Texas for the AMA Spring Classic. And, we know, Spring's here...but the snow ain't melted yet! Leanne, Marie, Spencer, Beverly and Melissa will all represent etnies at the Burton US Open. And finally, the good people of Merewether, Newcastle will witness the surf stylings of Leilani, Serena and Sally for the WQS Midori Pro at month's end. Check the Events Calendar for exact dates and locations and keep checking back for more!
Last Chance To Win
by: Alex | Friday, February 29, 2008
Happy...um...leap year day? Think of February's 29th day as an extra day to enter and win our Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway. Featured Rider Mary Osborne hand picked her favorite etnies gear (plus Wet N Wild Makeup and a Robert August dvd) and you can win it all! the contest ends after today so enter now for your LAST CHANCE to win.
- photo by David Pu'u for Betty Belts
New GvR Snow video!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 28, 2008
Snowboard Revolution put together some great footage from GvR. While you are chillin' on their site be sure to check out their photo gallery of the event as well.
Dress Your Kids In etnies!
by: Alex | Thursday, February 28, 2008
Everyone's dressing their kids in etnies...including supermodel Heidi Klum. Here she is, out and about with her daughter Leni (in her Heidi-approved etnies Kids Callicut).
For more etnies sightings, check out our As Seen In page!
Transworld Snow GvR Video!
by: Travis | Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Transworld Snowboarding put together a great video from the bangin' action at this years GvR competetion. Go see the footage!
etnies Invades Tavarua!
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 27, 2008
etnies team riders Aamion Goodwin, CJ Kanuha, Leilani Gryde, and etnies Surf TM Dave Boehne ventured off to the island of Tavarua for the NIXON High Tide Hold ’Em Invitational...
Nixon put on a sweet event bringing athletes from different sports as well as a few celebs to compete in Surfing, Ping Pong, Fishing, Guitar Hero, Spear Fishing and Poker.
The crew scored perfect Cloudbreak, became pirates, narrowly escaped a pounding from Tito Ortiz and "talked story” with Jena Jameson. All in all it was a great trip and etnies held it down! Thanks to the Nixon crew for a great event! More surf pics to come in part 2 as they start coming in...
Fuel TV GvR Snow Airtimes!
by: Travis | Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The etnies GVR Snow will air on FUEL TV on Monday, April 7 at 8:00pm ET/PT. For more information, please check the Fuel website for local times and listings.
GvR Snow Lifestyle Photo Gallery!
by: Travis | Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Guess what? We had hidden cameras all-over GvR and we caught some naughty behavior. Go have a look see at our gallery of lifestyle photos, because the riding wasn't the only thing that happend at GvR - I don't think I need to mention the Ghostface groupie!!
'til next year.
Mary Osborne's Expression Session
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Mexi-Pression is a three-day surf contest in the middle of a seven-night Mexican surf cruise to Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta! More importantly, Mexi-Pression (Mexico Expression Session) is where Featured Rider Mary Osborne will be this fall...and you can join her. Go ahead, mexpress yourself. AND don't forget to enter our Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway!
More Mary
by: Alex | Monday, February 25, 2008
We've been busy little bees in the GvR hive, but still had a chance to catch up with Featured Rider Mary Osborne. She checked in to give us the following update on her own personal goings on of late.
Mary writes:
I was in Hawaii before and after Christmas for a Patagonia photo shoot.
Immediately after Hawaii I went straight up to Mammoth for what I like to call "cross-training." We had a group of about 15 close friends and scored perfect powder. I did my first "powder tree run"...keep in mind I am like a fish out of water because I have only seen snow fall a number of times. It's always very exciting for me.
Straight from Mammoth MTN I went to a photo shoot for Wet n Wild cosmetics. I should have pics soon for you.
ASR was a huge success as we launched the Mary Osborne Pro surfboard model by Robert August. The picture is my "Pink Panther" Surfboard model and my friend/artist who did my logo Shannon Menzel.
I am finally home again in little old Ventura. I love it here this time of year, especially when the great waves and beautiful February weather rolls in. I have been surfing Rincon as much as possible, filming and shooting photos.
Last week I spoke at Fillmore Elementary School for a huge skate demo called Skate Pass. This is the first school in California to incorporate skateboarding into PE Curriculum. I basically spoke in front of about 800 kids about skateboarding/surfing and how they both have changed my life. The school is so lucky to have this opportunity and what fun for the kids. Here are a few articles....
"The Fuel TV segment will begin airing tomorrow on Fox Sports Net and continue to run through the week on Fuel TV (28 times). Both Time Warner and ABC went out to the school this week to shoot segments. The ABC segment will run Feb 26 in the AM and the TW will run on Headline news sometime soon. "
"California Approves Skateboarding Curriculum!
Skate Pass, the company bringing skateboarding to schools, has been welcomed into California. California is now the 10th state in the country to approve the curriculum, making history for both skateboarding and the state.
“California has strict physical education standards, which makes this event an incredible opportunity to promote skateboarding to both the state and the country.” Says Eric Klassen Skate Pass Co-Founder.
"Skate Pass is coordinating a press event at Fillmore Middle School on February 5th, 2008. The event will represent a shift for physical education as well as profile skateboarding as helping state and national efforts to fight childhood obesity. The high energy event will include demos and speakers from skateboarding and government health organizations."
"Paul Schmidt, George Powell, Steve Berra were among the invited guests who spoke about skateboarding."
Last week I did a big interview for Ventura Life Magazine. It should be coming out next month.
I think that is it for now. I'll keep you updated as things progress.
THANKS!
MARY O
Thank YOU, Mary!
Enter our etnies Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway.
GvR Snow Photo Gallery!
by: Travis | Monday, February 25, 2008
GvR Snow was heavy on the shutter bugs taking photos of the action. Here are some fresh shots from GvR Snow that we happened to snap. Hope you all enjoyed the event and we can't wait for next year's event, which is gonna be even bigger!
Official GvR Press Release!
by: Travis | Monday, February 25, 2008
Here's the low-down. The team-based format of etnies GvR Snow pitted Transworld Snowboarding’s Regular Footed riders against FUEL TV’s Goofy Footed riders, with each team appointing a team captain. The final score left the Regular footers victorious with 2747 points over Goofy’s 2345. Juuso Lavisto sent it and earned both first place and MVP, while Bear Mountain sold-out of lift tickets with more than 7,000 people in attendance.
FUEL TV’s Director, John Stouffer, came out to lead the Goofy Team to take the win, with Nick Dirks, Louie Vito, Ryan Thompson, Simon Chamberlain and Chris Bradshaw as the starting five going into the finals.
Kurt Hoy, captain of the Regular Team, appointed Austin Smith, Joe Sexton, JP Walker, Markku Koski and Robbie Walker as his starting five going into the finals.
Juuso killin' it
Juuso Lavisto came out, qualified for the finals and pulled some stylish backside 7’s, frontside 7’s and a 50-50 to 360-out on the rail to win it for the team.
Team Regular Getting Paid
Louie Vito Boosting Off the Cannonball kicker
GvR Results:
Total Weekend Prize Purse – $50,000
Regular Team:
1. Team MVP Juuso Lavisto – $9,000
2. Keegan Valaika – $4,500
3. Stian Solberg – $2,000
4. Erich Dummer – $1,750
5. *Robbie Walker – $2,500
6. *Austin Smith – $2,000
7. Dave Fortin – $1,000
8. Scott Vine – $1,000
9. *Markku Koski – $2,000
10. Corey Cronk – $1,000
11. Corey Noble – $1,000
12. *JP Walker – $2,000
13. *Joe Sexton – $2,000 - etnies
14. Beverly Vuilleumier – $1,000
15. Desiree Melachon – $1,000
Goofy Team:
1. *Louie Vito – $1,750
2. Forrest Bailey – $750
3. Clayton Shoemaker – $750
4. Tyler Flanagan – $750 - etnies
5. Jonas Michilot – $750
6. *Nick Dirks – $1,750
7. *Simon Chamberlain – $1,750
8. Siguard Haga – $750
9. Alex Sherman – $750
10. Cody Boan – $750
11. Kimmy Fasani – $750
12. Harrison Gordon – $750
13. *Ryan Thompson – $1,750
14. Gabi Viteri – $750
15. *Chris Bradshaw – $1,750
The * symbolizes the five riders selected by the team captain for the final team. Each of these team riders receives an automatic $1,000 going into the event.
At the close of the etnies GvR contest on Saturday, Ghostface Killah played a free show on the Bear Mountain sun deck. A crowd of snowboarders and lurkers gathered to hear the great performance he put on, regardless of the rain.
All hail Ghostface Killah!
See ya next year!
GvR Highlight Video!
by: Brink | Saturday, February 23, 2008
Now that we all know who won, it's time to see what went down! Here's a quicke video we whipped up today after GvR. Stay tuned for a ton more photos, videos, coverage and more in the coming days!
Regular Stomps Goofy!
by: Travis | Saturday, February 23, 2008
Who won? The team I've been touting all along, duh. Team Regular! Congratulations go out to both teams, because to be honest with you, everyone was throwing down hot moves in some crazy conditions.
Stay tuned for GvR photo galleries, articles, video, photo sequences and more!
List of winners:
Regular Top 5
Juuso Laivista
Keegan Valaika
Stian Solberg - etnies/ThirtyTwo
Erich Drummer
Robbie Walker
Goofy Top 5
Louie Vito
Forrest Bailey
Clayton Shomaker
Tyler Flanagan - etnies/ThirtyTwo
Jonas Michilot
MVP
Jusso Laivista
Regular Reigns Supreme
by: Alex | Saturday, February 23, 2008
So I was wrong; the Goofy Team did not win today's GvR. The thing is, I sort of have a problem saying that Regular is better. Can Regular ever be anything other than...just plain regular? Alright, I'm of the goofy persuasion...one thing I will say, is that Regular Footer Dave Fortin is anything but regular. He is one crazy mother--shut yo mouth!
More updates to come! Highlights, lowlights, shenanigans and the like.
Happy GvR Day!
by: Alex | Saturday, February 23, 2008
Looks like the powers that be have once again proven to be GvR fans! The weather forecasts said it'd be raining and cloudy and altogether gross. Shows what they know! The sun is shining, the roads are plowed and there's still time GET HERE!! Big Bear looks great and it's a beautiful day for a Goofy victory!
The Party Has Already Started!
by: Travis | Saturday, February 23, 2008
- RunRunRun sounds good while eating lunch.
RunRunRun electrified the lunch room at Bear Mountain with their infectious brand of indie rock. Loud music makes the food go down oh so well.
- Lauren Perkins snowboards?
etnies pro skater, Lauren Perkins, knows what's good for her and that's wearing her ThirtyTwo booties.
GvR Rider Brackets!
by: Travis | Friday, February 22, 2008
Hola, GvR contestants. If your name is not in the official brackets and you want to break yourself for the blood-thirsty onlookers, don’t worry, you’re still in the Open Qualifiers! Here's the Bracket.
For anyone else out there who wants to step up to the kicker and the hip, come on up to Bear Mountain Saturday morning at 8am for the Open Qualifier.
Current list of qualifiers:
Andrae Cameron
Anthony Fire
Caleb Flowers
Cornell Agee Jr.
Danny Williams
Ingrid Alm
Jake Olsen-Elm
Jameson Wells
Jarad Hadi
Jason Dubois
Jeremy Coultier
Mike Ramirez
Nick Larson
Nick Visconti
Phil Guy
Zach Seibert
Corey Cronk
Madison Ellsworth
Mathieu Caron
Keegan Valaika
Steve Woolworth
Stian Aaro
Lucas Wilson
Bevan Hall
Forest Bailey
Harrison Gordon
June Bonjan
Lynz Adams-Hawkins
Mike Hahn
Sean Sloan
Will Bateman
Will Tuddenham
Yari Ivanisko
Max Baillargeon
Simon Pineault
Steve Cartwright
Michael Gorniaak
Stan Aaro
Silje Johnsen
Erik Dahl
Tucker Watson
Colin Tucker
And you!
Don't forget Ghostface is performing live!
Getting Ready For GvR Snow!
by: Travis | Friday, February 22, 2008
Just wanted to keep you all updated on how the park is coming along. The Bear Mountain crew have been working like crazy to get all the features created. All this wind isn't helping the current situation but the kickers are looking epic. Expect some craziness to go down tomorrow.
To get all the GvR info go the site.
The Hip is growing
The Bear Mtn. park crew discussing their next masterpiece
Clayton Shomaker: master builder and rider
Take A Tour With Mary
by: Alex | Thursday, February 21, 2008
Featured Rider Mary Osborne is always good company; it's no wonder she makes such a great tour guide. Check out this footage as she shows us around her hometown of Ventura. Like her style? Enter to win the etnies Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway!
GvR Sneak Peak Hip Photo!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 21, 2008
This photo was taken last night of the soon to be infamous Hip kicker for the inaugural GvR Snow event. The kicker isn't anywhere near completion and it's already giant sized. So get ready for riders going off and getting broke. What makes this hit even more exciting is that it is located literally feet from the sun deck. So everyone will have prime real-estate to see the blood flow.
I forgot to mention the run-out is looking like the craziest part of the Hip feature. So yes, you will definitely want to be here on Saturday!
What's more is Ghostface will be killin' it after the event on the sun deck and there will be mad giveaway's. So be sure to make it up.
GvR Rider Brackets!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hola, GvR contestants. If your name is not in the official brackets and you want to break yourself for the blood-thirsty onlookers, don’t worry, you’re still in the Open Qualifiers! Here's the Bracket.
For anyone else out there who wants to step up to the kicker and the hip, come on up to Bear Mountain Saturday morning at 8am for the Open Qualifier.
Current list of qualifiers:
Andrae Cameron
Anthony Fire
Caleb Flowers
Cornell Agee Jr.
Danny Williams
Ingrid Alm
Jake Olsen-Elm
Jameson Wells
Jarad Hadi
Jason Dubois
Jeremy Coultier
Mike Ramirez
Nick Larson
Nick Visconti
Phil Guy
Zach Seibert
Corey Cronk
Madison Ellsworth
Mathieu Caron
Keegan Valaika
Steve Woolworth
Stian Aaro
Lucas Wilson
Bevan Hall
Forest Bailey
Harrison Gordon
June Bonjan
Lynz Adams-Hawkins
Mike Hahn
Sean Sloan
Will Bateman
Will Tuddenham
Yari Ivanisko
Max Baillargeon
Simon Pineault
Steve Cartwright
Michael Gorniaak
Stan Aaro
Silje Johnsen
Erik Dahl
Tucker Watson
Colin Tucker
And you!
Don't forget Ghostface is performing live!
GvR Snow Course Set-Up!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 21, 2008
The GvR course, which will be on the bottom part of the “Central Park” run serviced by Chair 5, will be host to a sixty foot kicker followed up by the biggest hip ever in a snowboarding contest!
Check the Bear Mountain site to watch the hip take shape over the next few days. Be sure to check in with the live webcast on Saturday to see some amazing snowboarding going down!
Remember, if you’re in Southern California, be sure to come up to Bear where the weather’s going to be great and it’s going to dump through Friday morning so we’ll have great snow. Don’t forget, Ghostface Killah hits the stage right after the GvR Awards, so there’ll be plenty of entertainment for everyone. See you there!
GvR Practice Cancelled For Friday!
by: Travis | Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Due to the current weather system, it looks like there will be no practice for GvR on Friday. It is dumping at Bear Mountain right now and the crew building the course will need some more time to make everything primo, so all the riders can go that much bigger the day of the contest. Right?
Stay tuned for updates, but plan to get plenty of sleep Friday night—it’ll be bluebird with freshies on Saturday morning! Or at least we hope so!
Goofy Footers On Fox News
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 20, 2008
etnies Am Melissa Evans stopped into the Fox newsroom on Monday to rep the Goofy Team. Did you sleep in and miss Melissa schooling Fox Anchorwoman Lynda Martin on the topic of etnies GvR? Watch it now on the Fox website and get psyched for Saturday's GvR Snow!
Yale Jacket In Vice Magazine
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Vice says, "Wear your etnies." See who else digs us in the latest As Seen In pages.
GvR VIP Pass Giveaway!
by: Travis | Tuesday, February 19, 2008
etnies GvR Snow will be mentioned on the "Power 106 Old School Lunch Show" and "Big Boy’s Morning Show" all week! We were able to set-up on-air etnies GvR Snow VIP Pass Giveaways. The first giveaway will be at 12:45 p.m. today on the Old School Lunch Show.
If you get a chance, tune into Power 106 to hear the etnies GvR Snow shout-outs.
GvR Snow is very, very soon. Saturday, February 23, to be exact.
GvR on The Daily Habit TONIGHT!
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Don't miss etnies big cheese, Mark Waters, and bigger cheese, Don Brown, on tonight's episode of Fuel TV's The Daily Habit. The two explore the age-old debate of "Goofy vs. Regular" and take us through their quest for an answer—from the very first GvR competition to this weekend's first ever GvR Snow. Tune in to Fuel TV tonight (Tuesday, 2/19) at 9pm EST/6pm PST.
Sheckler Cell Phone Update Re: Tilly's Signing
by: Alex | Monday, February 18, 2008
The good: Ryan's fans (you all) showed up by the thousands
The bad: Overcrowding turned dangerous
The ugly: The heartbroken were turned away
Ryan gives his own recap of how it went down last week in his latest RyanSheckler.com cell phone update. Listen here.
Melissa Evans Talks GvR On Fox News
by: Alex | Sunday, February 17, 2008
Riot Sheckler???
by: Alex | Friday, February 15, 2008
So, tears were flowing, hearts breaking and expletives flying (along with ghetto birds) all over Long Beach yesterday when Ryan Sheckler's V-Day Autograph Signing ended an hour early. Apparently, it started with pushing and shoving and ended with the cops. Tilly's didn't close shop early and Ryan didn't bail early. It just got outta hand so the cops stepped in and shut it down...because trampled by Sheckheads would be a bad way to go. To make it up to all you girls, it looks like Ryan's got some new signings in the area coming up soon. Check out RyanSheckler.com for more, then dry your tears and ready your sharpies....it's on.
Featured Rider Footage in Costa Rica
by: Alex | Friday, February 15, 2008
Featured Rider Mary Osborne surfed Makaha for a Patagonia shoot. Check out the footage on Go211.com and then enter our Dress Me Mary! Giveaway. Enjoy...
Split Peaks Costa Rica Surf Adventures
by: Alex | Friday, February 15, 2008
You don't have to be pro to book an international surf trip. Sign up for Split Peaks Surf Adventures and pack your bags for Costa Rica! With waves of all levels, you can learn to surf or just sharpen your skills on the beautiful waves of Guiones Beach in Nosara, Costa Rica. Pura Vida! All girl clinics start next month so book early to ensure your spot.
Live GvR Webcast Coverage!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 14, 2008
- Remember Ghostface is gonna be killin' it!
etnies GvR Snow presented by Lost Energy and ThirtyTwo, will be webcast live from Bear Mountain on Saturday, February 23. Check out the GvR Snow site to catch all the action in this historic snowboarding event!
Free etnies Gear at GvR Snow!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 14, 2008
Come by the etnies booth in your ThirtyTwo boots, or with ThirtyTwo or etnies stickers on your board and we will hand you a free pair of etnies GvR Goofy or Regular sunglasses. While there you’ll also be able to customize free GvR t-shirts and iron them on right there in the snow! Wear your gear, get more gear! See you on the mountain!
GvR happens Saturday, February 23. Save the date!
Green Scene Tips
by: Alex | Thursday, February 14, 2008
Get into the etnies Green Scene with our everyday eco-tips. Today's tip: Eat your veggies!
It's really that simple. We don't have to be vegetarians or vegans...but it helps the planet if we just cut down on the meat we eat. On the topic of carbon emissions and global warming, we usually hear about cars and commuting as the big culprits, but they're not the biggest; cow farts are. Not cow farts alone, but cow fart methane coupled with nitrous oxide from their manure... not to mention collateral damage from the deforestation to make room for pastures, fertilizer emissions from raising feed crops, plus the energy used to run meat packing plants.
So eat your veggies and enjoy a longer, healthier life for yourself and the planet.
More Green Scene tips to come! Meanwhile, check out the rest of The SEED Project Blog.
Valentine's Day With Ryan Sheckler
by: Alex | Thursday, February 14, 2008
Don't forget about Ryan Sheckler's autograph signing in Long Beach this afternoon.
Elissa Steamer - TW Last Words
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Take Action! Tour Starts Tomorrow
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sign Up For The Latest etnies News
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 12, 2008
At any given moment there's tons of stuff going on at etnies. Between the rider news, giveaways, artists, new music, new PRODUCTS, it's enough to make your head explode. How's a kid supposed to keep up? Well...newsletters, SMS alerts and site alerts are all about US keeping YOU in the know. Because we like you and it'd be sort of a shame for your head to explode. The thing is, it takes two to tango...so sign up to make sure you know what's up before you miss out. Stay updated!
etnies In Seventeen Magazine
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and the really really really smart gals over at Seventeen Magazine included us in their VDay issue's Fashion Round Up. The etnies Heart Skates T-shirt has officially been declared "romantic in the most noncheesy way." Of course, we knew that, but now it's in writing.
Ghostface Killah At GvR Snow!
by: Travis | Monday, February 11, 2008
Mark your calendars for the FIRST EVER etnies GvR of Snowboarding on February 23rd!
We're heading to Bear Mountain and bringing the best pro snowboarders to face off according to stance--Goofy vs. Regular. AND, as if that wasn't enough reason to check it out, we got Ghostface Killah for a special post competition performance!
I wonder if Ghostface is Regular or Goofy?
Featured Rider Mary Osborne Surf Video
by: Alex | Monday, February 11, 2008
Want some Featured Rider footage? How about Mary surfing the Maldives? Check it out at Go211.com.
Don't forget to enter our Dress Me Mary! Giveaway.
Have a Shecklerrific Valentine's Day
by: Alex | Monday, February 11, 2008
Listen up, girls. You may or may not be his ideal girlfriend, but you can still spend some time with Ryan Sheckler this Valentine's Day. Join us this Thursday at Tilly's Long Beach Town Center, where he'll be meeting fans and signing autographs from 4pm-7pm. Happy V-Day!
etnies On The CW
by: Alex | Sunday, February 10, 2008
Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway
by: Alex | Friday, February 8, 2008
Our February Featured Rider contest is here! Win a package put together by etnies surf starlet Mary Osborne. Win lots of etnies gear (footwear AND apparel) plus bonus goods from her other sponsors (namely Robert August and Wet n' Wild). Enter here all month long!
New Cut Copy Contest & Artist Page!!!
by: Alex | Friday, February 8, 2008
Our new friends Cut Copy just wanna make you dance and we'd like to facilitate with a new pair of shoes. To celebrate the March release of the new album In Ghost Colours and supporting tour, the etnies & Cut Copy Giveaway is your chance to win tix to a show, a bag of Cut Copy essentials plus a pair of etnies! Check out our new Cut Copy artist page, admit you have a crush on the Aussie threesome and enter to win now.
Get Your Learn On!
by: Alex | Friday, February 8, 2008
What's the best way to learn to how to ride? Motley Crue put it best when they said, "Girls girls girls". That pretty much sums it up. Learn to ride in the dirt at a women’s only moto dirt bike class at the Honda Rider Education Center.
Available dates, starting tomorrow:
Saturday, February 9th at 10am
Saturday, March 29th at 10am
Sunday, April 20th at 10am
Contact: Mercedes Natvig at mercedes_natvig@ahm.honda.com
GvR Snow Heating Up Fuel TV!
by: Travis | Friday, February 8, 2008
GvR Snow is just around the bend, February 23 to be exact. GvR is also the main topic for Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" on February 19th. You know what you should do? Go have a look see!
The GvR rivalry continues to gain force... back your stance!
Dress Me, Mary! Giveaway
by: Alex | Thursday, February 7, 2008
Our February Featured Rider contest is here! Win a package put together by etnies surf starlet Mary Osborne. Win lots of etnies gear (footwear AND apparel) plus bonus goods from her other sponsors (namely Robert August and Wet n' Wild). Enter here all month long!
We Won!
by: Travis | Thursday, February 7, 2008
That's right, Trestles has been saved for generations of surfers, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to come and etnies rallied our employees together to help fight the good cause.
Here's a little recap of the Save Trestles initiative meeting:
- The California Coastal Commission hearing to fight the Foothill Transportation South Toll Road was held on February 6th, 2008 at Wyland Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The hearing began at 9:00am.
- Prior to the hearing Sole Technology employees helped to pass out etnies “Save Trestles” bumper stickers and T-shirts to other like-minded individuals in attendance at the hearing.
- Approximately 3,500 people were in attendance as reported by the LA Times.
So guess what happend? We Won! Read more about how Trestles was saved!
February etnies Girl Of The Month
by: Alex | Thursday, February 7, 2008
Meet Ania, February's etnies Girl Of The Month. Hailing all the way from Warsaw, Poland, Ania is a traveler, film buff, photographer and skimboarder. She's actually a whole lot of other things but after our little Q & A sesh, one thing was super clear: Ania is a very inspired artist and a total etnies girl! Read on and see for yourself.
Give us the basics: your name, age, town/city, school, grade level/year and your favorite subject.
My name is Anna Baranowska. I live in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland, where I was also born. I’m in the 3rd year of gymnasium school (this means 3 years left to university here) and I’ll be 16 this April. However, I prefer saying that I’m 15. I really enjoy English as a subject as well as history, because they both let me be somehow creative.
Is art your main interest?
Actually, art is my main interest, but not the only one. I’m also very keen on film (though it’s a part of art). I love watching movies and then discussing them with the others. They give me an opportunity to see some new aspects of matters and points of view. I’m making my own short films at the moment and I’m willing to develop this passion in the future. Psychology intrigues me a lot recently, some special cases, human’s brain. But the real masterpiece is a psychological movie.
Any hidden talents?
Hmm… maybe an ability of seeing situations as photographs? I’m so used to taking pictures that my eye is gradually becoming a camera. It works as a lens. I’ll put some exposure inside and I’ll be the first living camera ;). However, if the talents are hidden, they are hidden probably also for me!
I’ve tried skateboarding some time ago, but I’ve left it for the pros to ride. I started skimboarding last summer and I’m really getting into it. It’s a slim board , which you throw on a shallow water while running, jump on and just skim. It’s great fun, although there are hard times at the beginning. It can be called a form of surfing and lets you feel the atmosphere of surflife.
What do you enjoy most about art?
The best thing about art is that it lets me express myself. I can show through it what I feel, what entertains, thrills or intrigues me. It’s a specific form of my thoughts that are out of my head. If you achieve your aim by art, like showing a message, it gives you an extraordinary feeling of fulfillment. What’s more involvement is crucial there. Without it, it’s not even worth trying, because if you don’t feel it, it means you should look for some different hobbies. Art has to satisfy you and it does me.
What do you like about etnies?
I love the fact that etnies supports young talents. It shows that everybody is special. This breaks some worldwide stereotypes and by being a skateboarding company, the thought gets to many people. The Seed Project is a great idea. I always support projects that help the environment or people. Sometimes you have to act to make the world better.
Why are you an etnies girl?
I am an etnies girl, because I’m creative; I try to make some unusual events out of a trivial or casual situation. I look not at the world’s surface, but deeper. I am who I am and I’m not trying to change it. There’s just no point in pretending to be someone else.
What do you do for fun?
I travel for fun, because I love discovering new places and experiencing new things. I consider even a small trip as a big journey, because you can always feel something new. Life doesn’t require sophisticated means to be interesting. Apart from art, which is my biggest pleasure, I write some scripts for short movies. I wish to film them someday.
Where do you find inspiration?
All the journeys inspire me a lot. I meet people, experience new situations, new cultural motifs and matters. Casually, what surrounds me, gives me ideas for the works. This means even a small pattern on the sidewalk, a map in the subway or simply some situations. I talk through art about some disadvantages. I also love urban architecture which I use especially for my photographs. Recently, I’ve been looking at some art deco paintings. The 1920s is a great period in every aspect for me and if I were to move back in time anywhere, I’d choose it. I was in New York last year and it gave me a great opportunity to develop my photo skills. This city is so magical. My real involvement in art started after I got back home and produced my first collage inspired by it.
What’s your biggest accomplishment?
I consider every accomplishment to be a big one. Step by step trying to reach new challenges. At this point I’m sooooo glad to be the etnies girl of the month!
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve gotten, who gave it to you, and when and why did they give it to you?
My Parents give me advice all the time and I really appreciate it, because it’s somehow the basement of my life. They are not just "do-its", but more indicators for me to use. My most valuable art advice was given to me by my teacher, who told me that you have to last in what you’re doing, because it’s the only way of achieving your aim, even if it was to happen after extremely long time.
What’s really important to you (and why)?
It’s again my Family. It’s the most important ‘thing’ in my life. Apart from it, people that can bring something valuable into my life mean much to me. Some advice, absorbing time spent together and exchange of the experiences. I rate highly some kind of "varied constancy". Hard to define, but literal.
What’s the one thing you want us to know about where you live?
My city is a specific one. It really doesn’t have a real downtown, there are many "main points" depending on which one you consider to be the centre. However, you can find there undiscovered nooks and enjoy your time there. Skyscrapers are growing really fast. I’ve had once an illusion of being in Manhattan. When I looked down, it was a big disappointment for me. The funniest thing is that I live ten minutes by subway to the Palace of Culture and Science, which can be called the "centre of the centre" and ten minutes on foot to a forest called the lungs of the capital. Firstly you can feel the man of the world and within an hour observe wildlife!
I’ve created these two projects to get people committed in some art venture. I like organizing things to involve myself and the others in. I decided not to wait for a good moment, but to work and set them. Watermelon Project is a place for creative people, whose minds are wide open for new experience and fresh ideas. It’s meant to show that art’s an expression and a spontaneous release of ideas that are in your head. It’s an opportunity for people to share their works with the others, inspire them and make them act. Why is it called “watermelon”? Because this fruit is so multidimensional! You can cut, smell, look, knock, hold it. It’s your fruit like it’s your art. Do whatever you want with it! The aim of Prompt Box Project is to make art that has some targets and brings a message to people. Art that's created for something is positive and extraordinary and it can create an impulse of a sudden thought that can bring something new into your life. The project is meant to force artists to put a message into their work. Art can become through it a means of communication, creating a specific relationship between the artist and the receiver. Both of them are located on myspace as “watermelonproject” and “promptboxproject”. I hope that some day every artist will take part;).
You signed into etniesgirl.com as Apre. Is that a nickname and how did you get it?
Apre is my artistic nickname. I needed to sign some of my works and my full name and surname didn’t just suit in, because they consist of about 15 signs. I decided to create something and the first thing that came to my mind was an apple. It’s already connected with some things, so I turned “ll” into “r”. Here it is!
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?
"-I... You know, I'm not a good driver. I can't chase somebody in a car. I'm gonna have an accident. I'm, you know, I'll-I'll-I'll wind up hitting a school bus or something. -Look, it's nighttime. There's no school buses at night-time. -Don't tell me that. What about night schoosl?" It’s actually one of my favorite quotes from Woody Allen’s film, because it presents my personality somehow. I love irony and you have to know that you aren’t perfect. Though, there are many people who appreciate you just for being yourself to them. I try to be positive- there’s no point in worrying about small things. At myspace.com/aprerockandroll I try to put all the works I’ve done, coming back to art at the end.
Ania's favorite things
Animal: My beloved Yorkshire dog Skippy<3
Color: turquoise
Hangout: places worth seeing or being in
City: ”I wanna be a part of it, New York, New York”
Song: Smiley Faces by Gnarls Barkley, all by The Rolling Stones, Raining again by Moby
Album:18 by Moby
Band: The Rolling Stones are the best rocking band ever! I just love them! I could make a 120-minutes film just to engage Mick Jagger even in an episode of it
Book: all by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Movie: Pulp Fiction, Leon Professional, Notebook, Aviator, Kundun, 3 Days of Condor, Finding Neverland, K-pax, Edward Scissorhands. I’m a great film enthusisiast. I’ll use this place also to show my shorty
TV show: Hotel Babylon
Sport: skimmboarding, swimming
Game: Mario Bros., Mario Cart, Donkey Kong
Food: pizza, Thai food, chicken with pesto, tiramisu
Candy: Twizzlers
Holiday: Christmas
Smell: Watermelon
Hobby: arts, traveling, film, aviation
Guilty pleasure: eating sweets all the time
Athlete: I won’t be original, but Ryan Sheckler (anybody can contact us;P?)
Hero: My closest Family
etnies shoe: Chambosa
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Win A Take Action! Tour Prize Pack
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The Take Action! Tour is heading your way! The charity music rockstravaganza kicks off in Detroit next week and will steadily make its way to a town near you. Until then, read up on the latest tour news and enter to win cool sh*t from the bands and sponsors... including yours truly. The giveaway ends March 23rd so get on it, ENTER NOW!
GvR Snow Fuel TV Commercial!
by: Travis | Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Sneak a peek at the etnies GvR Snow commercial, featuring a new Ghostface track. Don’t forget, GvR Snow is February 23 at Bear Mountain!
February Events!!
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 6, 2008
What should you be excited about this month? Well, there's the fact that recent storms have been dumping enough pow to get even the biggest snow snobs to the local mountains. However, if you never seem to get enough slope time, if, let's say, you spend most of your days at a desk... in front of a computer... blogging... ahem, if you can't get to the mountain, we have plenty of rider competitions to keep you entertained wherever you are.
This weekend our girls Leanne and Marie-France Roy--yes, THE Marie-France Roy--will be in Vail, Colorado for the Honda Vail Sessions. Later, Leanne will head to our local Bear Mountain for etnies GvR Snow on Saturday, the 23rd (as will Ghostface Killah!). And finally, Leanne and Marie will meet up again in Lake Tahoe to compete in the Vans Cup February 29th-March 2nd.
Wish the girls luck and keep checking back for updates and results!
Sister Surfer
by: Alex | Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Betcha didn't know Featured Rider Mary Osborne wrote a book. Sister Surfer, is the perfect girls' guide to surfing "with bliss and courage".
Introducing 2008 SEED Project Girls Line
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The etnies SEED Project grew out of a love for the planet, a sense of shared responsibility and a belief that we (and you!) can affect change. Following the lead of parent company Sole Technology, etnies took its first steps toward a greener future with the Spring 2007 SEED Project. The inceptive line included men's apparel and footwear made of sustainable and recyclable materials that reflect our responsibility to give back to the planet.
For Spring 2008, etnies collaborated with San Diego-based artist Gary Benzel for new SEED Project line, which now also includes some stylish and eco-friendly options for us gals. Check out the new goods and learn more about SEED here.
Stay tuned to the SEED blog for more "love the planet" stuff, including everyday tips on going green.
Sally Wins Sports Star Of The Year!
by: Alex | Tuesday, February 5, 2008
We should also point out that Sally's Illawarra Sports Star Of The Year award doesn't come with the common female designation, nor that of surfer; the category pitted Sally against top athletes, both male and female, in all sports, not only surf! It's official; she's the best of the best. Read more here.
February Featured Rider Mary Osborne
by: Alex | Monday, February 4, 2008
Mary Mary, why you buggin? etnies Surf slider Mary Osborne is anything BUT buggin'. She's a longboarding champ, surf model, etnies pro surfer, an MTV veteran and SOOOO much more... including our February Featured Rider. Want to know more? Check out her website MaryOsborneSurf.com and keep checking back here for more updates and a Featured Rider contest coming soon!
Wanted: All Pro Snowboarders For Snow GvR!
by: Travis | Monday, February 4, 2008
All pro snowboarders are invited to GvR Snow
which is going down at Bear Mountain, February 23rd. If you are not on the rider list, but have the Pro skills, then get a hold of us to enter the competition by going HERE!
With $50,000 in prizes, the first annual GvR Snow will be every bit as mind blowing as the Skate and Surf GvR competitions have been. Be sure to let us know your stance so we can add your name to the lists!
Spencer O'Brien - Rookie Of The Year!
by: Alex | Friday, February 1, 2008
MFR - Winner Takes All At Riders Poll Awards!
by: Alex | Friday, February 1, 2008
Congratulations MFR, it's triplets!
As a triple nominee heading to Vegas for the 9th Annual Transworld Riders Poll Awards, etnies Featured Rider Marie-France Roy was no doubt expecting--as were we. The newest additions to the snow siren's ever expanding family of titles? Transworld Riders Poll Triplets: Video Part of the Year, Women's Rider of the Year and Readers Choice! Each a coveted award in its own right, the categories make for a dream threesome sure to make any rider jealous. And if you tuned in for Transworld Snow's Live Webcast last night... you got to watch the threesome happen (lucky you). Congratulations Marie, you MF'in killed it!
