Thankfully, this summer has been (relatively) free of ginormous-sized logos and gaudy allover prints on fitted hats. Shit was definitely getting out of hand, so respect to New Era for turning it down a couple notches with hats that flip different patterns and fabrics. So far, we’ve seen plaid, madras, jacquard, waffle, railroad stripe, leather, and velour. Yeah, velour. Word.
The skater you love to hate—that would be Ryan Sheckler, of course—rocked a plaid fitted at an X Games event in Hollywood this week. So, patterned fitteds: tip your hat or pop a cap? Vote after the jump.
If having his own show on MTV, collecting major hardware at recent skate-shows, and having tons of sponsors wasn’t enough for broke skateboarders (hi haters!) to hate Ryan Sheckler, adding sneaker designer to his resume may just put broke-boarders over the edge. Sheckler designed this Riviera model, and we got to admit, the young’in did pretty well. The sneaker was aimed to be Sheckler’s lifestyle shoe, and he kept it simple with quality suede and a subtle black/white colorup. The understated sneaker is available at select Etnies retailers around the country. Cash checks, Shecks. $50, etnies.com
Anyway you look at it, there’s nothing good about a red-eye flight. But cheapo airliner, Jetblue has changed all that (at least we thought). In a recent promotion, the company partnered with New York spa, Bliss to bring beauty rest to late night’s unfriendly skies. Sadly, the refreshing kit of lip and body moisturizers and earplugs weren’t passed our way during Complex’s return to NYC from last weekend’s etnies GvR skate competition in Lake Forest, CA. In its third year, amateurs and pro-skaters challenged their riding stance (goofy versus regular foot) with a chance to win cash prizes. Money, cash and ahem, women also followed the pack of skate rats from the park to the etnies 20-year anniversary party where the Beastie Boys also performed. After their 20-year run in rap, the Beasties alongside turntable wizard, Mixmaster Mike still got the props, well, rather the crowd’s adoration, and not the giant phallic from their heyday. Check out the photos from the party while we take a nap.
Etnies founder and owner, Pierre Andre (left) and 17-year-old pro-skater, Ryan Sheckler (right).
Hey, don’t kill the messenger.
Mixmaster Mike (background) gave the illest warmup routine for the classic Beasties.
Mike D rocking a BAPE hoody with the “Jew-fro.” Nice.
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DJ Mike Relm synched his set along to some sick skate videos and movie clips.
This man needs no introduction, or maybe he does. Archbishop Don "Magic" Juan.
Um, we’re not skaters, but we flip a mean ollie. Holla!
This is not the after party for your prom. Go home!
This man needs no introduction, or maybe he does. Archbishop Don "Magic" Juan.
