As we embark on our trips around the globe in search for what’s new in style, from the Europeans, to Asia, to South Pacific, to around the US, we capture inspiration guides for our internal use, as well as for the benefit of our clients.  While the images we keep for that benefit, and don’t post all that up here, we do like to share some of our adventures, and highlights with you guys. (more…)

So This month was the ISPO trade show in Munich, and to just put it in perspective if you haven’t been, it is about 5 times bigger then SIA was this year. It was very alive with the usual bright colors, big crowds, and lots of walking.  Of course all the brats and Redbulls sure help us get through it. (more…)

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So twice a year used to be the only time coming to OR, but thois year we were already here, so the trek was minimal.  It’s the bi-yearly culmination of outdoor retailers and brands, coming together to share the products which make them both money.  Main themes this year were: (more…)

Last full day in the city, went and hit up Shibuya (Tokyo Time Square), as I’ve only been there a few times at night, so getting lost was easy.  Not too much going on, besides the huge department stores, so made it a quick trip.  (more…)

So we’ve been to Tokyo a handful of times to check on our design diverse friends.  There is nothing that is done halfway here, if it comes from having a (more…)

Interbike this year had a couple outlying trends, that were spattered throughout the Sands Expo Center this week.  Most companies had a booth presence, but missing a few of our favorites.  There was plenty of eye candy for those bike minded people, if your steeze was into bombing hills, crowded city streets, or just down past your local Starbucks. (more…)

(Since there’s only so much I can fit in the bags, I bring home lots of trending shots, from all the local brands, and people that have it going on.)
So I always love going to Tokyo, as the city is one of the most trend driving forces on the planet.  People there drive their lifestyle into the wall so hard, that you have no doubt their love for their particular love of life.  Talk about driving that (more…)

Spent this week in Hong Kong working on some new projects for some great new brands.  Very hot, humid, but a great change to the dry summer climate here. Hong Kong is in great place to do business, explore some of the trend shopping (more…)

While in Vegas for SIA, we headed out to the Transworld Snowboarding Reader Poll Awards, which is the chance the the athletes to be recognized by the magazine readers, for their continued progression on the hill.  This is a time where I (more…)