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admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:22:19 +0000

Ben Sullivan for Kiss Chacey: Black Light

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:46:09 +0000

Kiss Chacey, a menswear brand based in Melbourne, Australia, recently began its campaign for its Autumn 2012 collection, Black Light. Freshly released is a campaign video shot in Sydney and digitally produced by Luke Eblen, as well as a lookbook shot by NV photographer Ben Sullivan. Designer Paul Edwards turns this collection around from the brand’s usual bold themes and channels a minimalist, yet gritty vibe.

Indulge in Black Light’s raw and reckless beauty. View the lookbook here.

Ryan Heywood at POP UP Bleach!

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:51:15 +0000

From February 11-26, the beaches of Southern Gold Coast of Australia will play host to POP UP Bleach, a collection of galleries displaying surf-related art, including music, writing, film, and photography. What sets this festival apart is its rejection of the orthodox gallery settings, and instead embracing the beach lifestyle by opting for a relaxed and more casual atmosphere. The beachside pop up events range from mobile music truck concerts, outdoor light shows, children’s workshops, and even artwork showcased in shipping containers. This year’s lineup includes several celebrated artists, as well as Nouvelle Vague photographer Ryan Heywood. POP UP Bleach is sure to be a unique experience–don’t miss it!

For more information on the event, please visit Bleach* Surfing the Fringe.

Quiksilver and Todd Glaser for SIMA Image Awards

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:31 +0000

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.

Gigi Interviewed on Copic Markers

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:35:35 +0000

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.

God from the Machine

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:24:19 +0000

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.”

Todd Glaser’s Twelve Months with Kelly Slater

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:14:08 +0000

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.

Innersection Release

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:58:15 +0000

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!

Ben Sullivan on NO. Magazine

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:31:04 +0000

NO. Magazine is a quarterly publication focused on pop culture and the artist, delving behind the success we see and capturing the whole story that led up to it. In its most recent issue, The Screen Issue, it features an article on Terry Barber, a superbly talented makeup artist who has worked with some of the most iconic celebrities of our time. Gracing the cover of this 14th issue is photography by Nouvelle Vague’s Ben Sullivan. The unique flavor in Ben’s photography combined with Terry’s brilliant technique makes for an issue that we are definitely excited to see.

Todd Glaser for Ke11y Slater

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:39:21 +0000

Kelly Slater won his 11th World Title (again) on Sunday, November 6, 2011, and this time, it’s a bona fide victory. Congratulations to Kelly as well as to Todd Glaser, who has been with Kelly through both victories and captured these exciting events.