Color Magazine — July 2011 Archive Blogger Profile

Lakai, Stance and the Manchester

Lakai and Stance socks have joined forces like the Wonder Twins to make the Manchester performance socks. With two grip pads on the sole of each sock (heal and toe area), they help prevent foot movement and can make old shoes feel better. More info on Stance and their socks can be found in this review.

posted 20/07/2011

TAGS: Lakai Limited Footwear / Manchester / Stance Socks

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DON'T MISS OUT ON TONIGHT'S EVENTS!

First, tonight we've have an exhibition of photographs by Kyle Shura at out offices from 6-9pm.

 

ABOUT KYLE SHURA
Born in 1979 in Kelowna BC, Kyle Shura grew up enjoying the music and skateboard scene of his hometown, although  not before first gaining attention on the squash court where he earned multiple provincial titles, a gold medal at the Canada Games and ranked 11th in the world for his country. Taking notice of the subtle things his environment has to offer has always been of great focus for Shura. His assurance eventually drove him to the city of Vancouver in 2001 where he would employ at a skateboard distributor. Managing their warehouse opened doors and introduced Shura to the major players in the skateboard community at the time and allowed him to refine his craft in 35mm photography, shooting for brands such as DC Shoes and World Industries. Today, the name "Shura" adorns many skateboard photos considered classics such as the first trick down the famous "black ice" as well as Josh Evin's backside 50-50 across the ledge there (RIP). Shura played a roll in the start-up of Color Magazine and has continued to contribute periodically, but will admit he doesn't agree with skater's risking themselves and their bodies to get 'the shot'. His work appeared in all the major skateboard magazines in Canada of the time as well in magazines in Europe, Australia and the United States. A photographer characterized by his avoidance of anything digital, his tools have essentially not changed in his 17 years shooting 35mm black and white. Shura is recognized also for his cross-processing, developing and printing. Embracing the human element of the craft he celebrates purity, shooting his subjects once or twice, excepting the fact that he may or may not have got the shot he intended to, and any imperfections that may occur. As he puts it, "There's quality in shit". His work explores patterns and carvings found outdoors, moulded by the elements. A photographic landscape painted by the force of natural progression, of life and of time.

 

Right after that there are two FREE events.

One is the London Pub and features musical guests Age and Vinyl Ritchie.

Also, there's a show at Fortune with Fucked Up, Real Problems, The Strugglers, and DJ Age.

This show is FREE if you RSVP by 4pm today! Email guest@fortunesoundclub.com.

At both events we'll have copies of the new issue if you get there early enough! Come out and help us celebrate the release of Color Magazine 9.3!

posted 20/07/2011

TAGS: dj age / fortune / fucked up / real problems / the strugglers

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HELP MARGINAL WAY!

Help out your brothers from American mothers in Seattle by voting for the DIY Marginal Way skatepark to win $25,000. This would give them enough funds to finish the park!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

posted 19/07/2011

TAGS: marginal way

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DVS and Cenelli

Fashion / Life / Skate

DVS and Cenelli have teamed up for a special release.

posted 19/07/2011

TAGS: Cenelli / dvs

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New Cliche Videos

Skate

Cliche just put up two new trip videos, one from Israel and one from Germany. You may remember the article we had of the trip to Israel in issue 9.1. As is with all the videos Cliche puts out, they are very much worth watching.

posted 19/07/2011

TAGS: cliche / israel

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Color 9.3 release!

Come help us celebrate the release of the new issue of Color! Both of these events are happening Wednesday night. Come out and grab a copy!

posted 18/07/2011

TAGS: Color Release / fucked up

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New Emerica Web Site

Fashion / Film / Skate

Emerica has a new web site up full of new features including a vegan section and Jerry Hsu talking about his new shoe. So take a look and get lost for a while.

posted 17/07/2011

TAGS: emerica / jerry hsu

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Crailtap Mini DV Drawer - Yeah Right! Years

Life / Film / Skate

Footage from the Yeah Right! years from Crailtap's mini DV drawer.

posted 16/07/2011

TAGS: crailtap / girl skateboards / Yeah Right!

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KA-ONE Toronto Release Party

Be there, as to avoid the risk of being square. If your still not convinced, peep this: L.A to Vegas

If your STILL not convinced, there will be free copies of the new Color 9.3SE Collectors issue. Hot off the press!

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Decade of Greco

Film / Skate

Deathwish has a new special edition Greco deck now available, only 300 made.

posted 15/07/2011

TAGS: Deathwish Skateboards / Jim Greco

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