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  Javier Mendizabal has found the balance and harmony in two of his favorite things: skateboarding and art. He uses the juxtaposition of urban and natural environments to bring his work to life.  His art is inspired by nature’s forms,...

In celebration of Beyond the Streets’ 2020 virtual art fair, we transformed legendary artists Felipe Pantone and Estevan Oriol’s work into towels and blankets.  Born in Argentina, Felipe Pantone started doing graffiti at age 12. He continued on to get...

Surfer, cinematographer, and director Ben Gulliver has been behind a number of Slowtide projects. Recently, he took us through his calming home on the Seymour River in Vancouver. He has utilized the space by filling it with the art and...

  Stephen Kenn founded his design studio with his wife Beks Opperman in 2011. All his design projects begin with a personal curiosity about a material, a process, a story. Stephen creates furniture, leather goods, and art.  Stephen believes good...

  We spent the day with surfer Bruna Schmitz at her Redondo Beach home. Bruna told us about what it’s like to hunker down at home and how she took on a huge outdoor building project to bring a wellness...

It’s always a pleasure to work with our friend, artist Ty Williams. This season, we collaborated with Ty on a full at-home set. Introduce the whimsical movements of nature to your home with Kingston. We chatted with Ty Williams about the...

By Dre Turner We’re changing the game with our changing ponchos. Whether you’re on a boat, at the beach, or just driving to a parking lot to paddle out, we’ve got you covered (literally) for all your surf-checking and wetsuit-changing...

Surf photographer, Nick Lavecchia has been behind quite a few Slowtide shoots. He turned the camera inward to show us an inside look at his sustainable home in York, Maine. With solar panels and recycled newspaper insulation, Lavecchia’s home is...

JUJU is a non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting and supporting surf sites and initiatives in Africa. Founded by professional surfer Mikey February and wife, Zelti, JUJU aims to bring global awareness to existing surf programmes and support new, emerging sites...

Surf Shacks is one of those projects that just makes sense. People inherently enjoy indulging in aspirational lifestyles, and while nature lovers and housemoms glob to things like Cabin Porn to Cottage and Garden features, surfers want to see inside the...

 By Mike Berard Why should I go with a waffle towel? The obvious reasons include its lightweight and quick-drying capabilities. The loose-textured waffle fabric offers a three-dimensional texture that gives more surface to the towel, allowing for better drying. Our...

We finally sat down with one of our favorites, Sage Erickson, to get a look at her Ventura home. She was able to buy her first house here and turn it into a dream home with the help of her...