Alphanumeric has just dropped their summer t-shirts. A nice mix of graphics and colors with a couple of V necks thrown into the mix to switch things up make for another strong line up from a brand that always knows how to do tees. Available at Laced LV. More looks after the jump.
Try as you might, its hard to front on Frogskins, they really are perfection in casual eyewear. A quick look at Oakley’s stocklist only confirms this – every style is completely sold out. Soon to be added to the unattainable are the Grenade x Oakley Frogskins, a smooth olive green matte frame with iridium lenses and Grenade branding. You are gonna have to be pretty high up in the Grenade Army to get yourself a pair of these.
The first ever Skateboard Film Festival is set to go down this August in Seattle. Created with a mission to “enable, nurture, promote and encourage the next generation of skateboard filmmakers to inspire, lead and entertain the world with their stories and creativity,” The Skateboard Film Festival will show 40 to 60 films created by skateboarders from August 14th to the 16th at SIFF Cinemas. Deadline for entries is June 15. Via Club Mumble.
Eric Koston just did a First Try Fridays segment with Wieger Van Wageningen and stoked the flames of the debate as to his new shoe sponsor by wearing bags over his kicks. Sneaky, sneaky! Who sponsors Wieger though? Hmmm. Via Ferrari Murakami.
NYC’s OG skate brand Shut has released their first ever wheel, the Money Grip. Available in a highly cruisable 57mm, as well as white and black colorways, the Money Grip is perfect for filmers and hill bombers alike. Retailing for $39.99, they are available now at Shut Skate Mechanics or at select Shut retailers. Keep a crooked eye out for new Shut Wheels shapes and sizes this summer y’heard?
Element has just released the official trailer for their upcoming documentary film, Make It Count: The Element Story. The film will follow the evolution of the brand from its roots to its current status as an industry leader. In their words:
“The purpose of the project is to celebrate and bring awareness to Element’s deep roots, consistency and drive. It represents the importance of being grateful and approaching everything you do with deeper meaning and longevity.”
Follow the Element blog for more teasers, bonus footage, and release info.
On June 7th, Red Bull will be throwing their 3rd annual Manny Mania contest at Coleman Park aka the Chinatown Manny Pad in NYC. Big names like Stevie Williams, Jason Dill, Brandon Beibel, Chico Brenes, Kenny Anderson, Dennis Busenitz, Kelly Hart, Malcom Watson, Eric Koston, Danny Falla, Eli Reed, Jereme Rogers, Jack Curtin, Tim O’Conner, Rodrigo Peterson, Rob Welsh, Jon Newport, Brian Wenning, Lenny Rivas, Bobby Worrest, Stefan Janoski and Richard Angelides plus returning two-time champion, Joey Brezinski are gonna be in the house, whaaat?! It all goes down Saturday June 7th. Flights are cheap, you’ve got a week, make it happen. Full event info after the jump. Video via GrindTV.
We showed you the first trailer for Rob Dyrdek’s upcoming skate movie Street Dreams a little while back. Here is trailer #2. Street Dreams hits theaters June 12.
