February 11th, 2012 | Quiksilver and Todd Glaser for SIMA Image Awards
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) revealed the Ninth Annual SIMA Image Awards winners on February 9, 2012 at The Grove in Anaheim, CA. The SIMA Image Awards honors the most influential companies of the surf industry and celebrates them for their contributions to the industry over the past year. Out of almost 80 nominees, 16 winners were chosen, one per category. This year, Quiksilver walks away with the 2011 Men’s Marketing Campaign of the Year award for the “Kelly Slater 10x World Title” campaign. The Nouvelle Vague crew congratulates Quiksilver for this prestigious award, as well as NV surfer-photographer Todd Glaser, who collaborated with Quiksilver and produced the images for the campaign. View the list of this year’s winners here.
December 21st, 2011 | Gigi Interviewed on Copic Markers
Copic Marker interviews Nouvelle Vague artist, Gigi, on her early years as a budding illustrator, her creative process, and reasons why she loves Copic markers. Drawing inspiration from people close to her heart, she is able to create charming illustrations utilizing Copic markers’ vibrant, transparent colors as well as watercolors, fabrics, and various kinds of papers. Creating her projects personally and hands-on infuses a craftsmanship into her work that we love to see. Learn more about her from this interview, or see her portfolio here.
December 16th, 2011 | God from the Machine
SUB Magazine recently interviewed Dustin Humphrey on his brainchild, Deus ex Machina. The Jakarta-based magazine, which revolves on all things related to subculture, spoke with him on the birth of the “post-modern boys club” and the separate components that make it up: motorcycles, fixed gear bikes, and surf culture. He talks about tying them together through art, and how what used to be a simple idea progressed into something bigger somewhat spontaneously, branching out into apparel, live music, and good food. “Mind you, this is the Temple of Enthusiasm after all.”
December 15th, 2011 | Todd Glaser’s Twelve Months with Kelly Slater
Nouvelle Vague’s very own Todd Glaser was featured on the newly released Surfer Magazine Photo Annual. This year’s issue featured some incredible adventures by the magazine’s staff, ranging from trips to India, to Nicaragua, to Bali, and everywhere in between. Todd talks about spending a year traveling with 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, including images and commentary on their escapades through Mexico, Australia, and Fiji. Through Todd’s photography, we can vicariously chase the waves through the pages, as he and Kelly did in the flesh within those twelve months.
December 13th, 2011 | Innersection Release
The countdown is over–it’s finally here! Everyone has eagerly awaited this year’s release of world renowned surf filmmaker Taylor Steele‘s movie, Innersection. This project, which is completely unlike anything else we have seen in the sport today, invites surfers and directors to produce and upload a short video onto the website. The handpicked winner walks away with $100,000, while the highest rated surf videos will be incorporated within the actual Innersection movie. The twenty short films featured present several virtuoso surfers ranging from legends such as Jamie O’Brien and Gabriel Villaran to underground talents like Albee Layer and Leif Engstrom. Visit Innersection today!