Yesterday, we hopped on the train and headed out to Long Island City to see what has become the talk of the Active Community in New York – The Cliffs at LIC. After three years of searching for the perfect location around New York for their second facility, the team found an ideal location at 11-11 44th Drive in Long Island City,
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Everyone knows we are big skate fans over here, and last week we had the chance to check out the opening of a great new exhibit here in New York. AIGA Colorado hosts an annual show featuring custom boards designed by an incredible collection of artists and influenced by the colorful Colorado lifestyle, and this year they decided to bring
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Paul Smith loves cycling. His passion has lead him to be its "non-cycling spokesman for the industry" who happens to also be one of the best menswear designers in the world. Through the years he has worked with various cycling brands on collaboarations with his most recent – and perhaps most prolific – is his creation of the Giro d'Italia road
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On May 1st, 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. Today marks its 50th anniversary where Americans and climbers abound revere such an awesome human feat. While climbing the original ascent, Whittaker was outfitted in the iconic outdoor brand Eddie Bauer and in honor of such a glorious day, the brand celebrates the
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As spring begins to take over, the surf scene equally heats up around the world . With a range of new gear, collaborations, and events that are exciting surfers on all coasts, we can't wait to grab our swimsuits and head to the beach! After attending the ROXY x DVF launch in early March, we are psyched to officially kick-off
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This week we have been lucky enough to be out in the beautiful Pacific Northwest exploring the Active market throughout the city. Long nicknamed "Sport City" for good reason Portland, Oregon is a thriving hub for Active brands both big and small. That said, we set off to check it out and report back on our favorite finds. Boasting multiple sports
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In the wake of yesterday's tragic events at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Stylesight expresses our deepest sympathies for all those affected. Our condolences also extend to the city of Boston and the Active community there. We join you in hoping for a peaceful future...
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With Coachella only days away, taking place on two back-to-back weekends of April 12-14 & April 19-21, it's only fitting we thought to call out our favorite active brands that are embracing festival season with cool, new product. In our opinion, who better than the labels that create technical gear, to produce key items for festival-goers – considering the fact that
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Spring is in the air and that leads us into the start of another exciting new season. The Masters tournament is set to begin on Monday April 8th, kicking-off the PGA season for 2013. Taking place in Augusta, Georgia complete with rolling greens, cherry blossoms and some serious gear – it's looking to be a great season!
Starting on Monday, tune into
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With the sun out in most parts of the US, April 1st marks Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Dusting off mitts and throwing the ball around each spring – baseball is known for its classic style influencing everything from runway fashion to streetwear each season in various shapes and forms. That being said, we figured what better way to
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We're MASSIVE fans of professional skateboarder Eric Koston. For the last two decades, he's pushed limits within skating to the point where no one can really contest his talents. Case in point with Koston's recent Nike SB commercial, The Legend Grows – to highlight his latest new shoe, the Nike SB Koston 2 and "trick" – where the pro was spoken about
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Last night the Stylesight Active was invited down to the celebration for the upcoming Teva sandal collection. We first saw the collection at Outdoor Retailer this Winter, and were so excited to get a more in-depth scoop. Spring 2014 will mark the 30-year anniversary of the iconic sandal, and the brand is doing a soft launch of the model this
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It’s that time of year again folks! Today marks the kick off of March Madness and the NCAA tournament. Hopefully you all have gotten your brackets in and are now eagerly awaiting tip off. We here on the Active Team love this time of year not only for the underdog stories and stars that emerge, but for the amazing product,
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Over the past few weeks, the Meatpacking District in New York City has entered into a fresh perspective. Along 14th street, between 9th and 10th Avenues, two new active shops have popped up that include heavy hitters Lululemon and Patagonia. For starters, it's always exciting to see any city landscape embrace the active community, but for a neighborhood known for
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Recently featured on VICE, Jayme Lemperle is a young artist that has been prolific and beloved in the skateboarding realm since he was in his teens. The Active Team got a chance to catch up with the witty illustrator recently, to hear about his upcoming projects and humble beginnings. As a self-proclaimed misfit growing up, Jayme spent his time in
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