The 11th Hour, Revisited
by: Brink | Friday, November 30, 2007
The following is a letter from Leonardo DiCaprio about the film, The 11th Hour, that opened in theaters in Fall 2007. The documentary features Sole Technology and etnies owner and president, Pierre Andre Senizergues and his efforts in going green, including the etnies SEED Project.
Friends,
I am writing to tell you about my new environmental film, “The 11th Hour.” The film documents the environmental crises we face and the solutions we must begin to implement.
With the help of over fifty of the world's most prominent thinkers and activists, including reformer Mikhail Gorbachev, physicist Stephen Hawking, and Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai, “The 11th Hour” documents the grave problems facing the planet's life systems. Global warming, deforestation, mass species extinction, and depletion of the oceans' habitats are all addressed.
However, the most powerful element of “The 11th Hour” is not a portrait of a planet in crisis, but an offering of hope and solutions. The film ends with a call for restorative action through reshaping human activity.
“The 11th Hour” will be released on DVD soon You can go to www.11thhouraction.com to get more information on the movie. We need the message of this movie to hit as far and wide as possible. The hope is us. Let's begin.
Thank You,
Leonardo DiCaprio
P.S. Please feel free to use the code to embed the trailer on your website!
The Shins Contest & Artist Page...
by: Alex | Thursday, November 29, 2007
The etnies Artist of the Month for December is none other than The Shins! Ahh... just the band to warm our winter days. Check out the new Artist Page and enter to win one of our etnies and The Shins prize packs!
etnies Iceland Jacket Review Breaks Bones!
by: Travis | Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Joe Sketch over at Crossfire went to the hospital wearing our new Iceland Jacket. While at the Kings College Accident and Emergency ward, Joe put the jacket through pretty much every test you could think of and even invented new uses for it; like converting the hood into a handy note holder and head rest.
Unfortunately Joe broke his scaphoid, but in doing so he wrote a very entertaining review.
Win THPG!
by: Brink | Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is finally here! Don't have it yet? What are you waiting for? Ryan Sheckler and Arto Saari are both featured in the game and you can play a demo and enter to win a trip to the 2007 Action Sports Awards in Los Angeles. right here! But there's more to win. Keep reading...
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground gives you the freedom to truly define your character, story and style based on the choices you make, the path you select and the styles of skating you choose. Take the risks, face the challenges, and reap the rewards of the deepest skateboarding experience to date.
Wanna win a copy of the game and a free pair of etnies? Of course you do. So fill out the form and wish yourself luck!
etnies Holiday Footwear and Accessories!
by: Brink | Monday, November 26, 2007
Have you checked out all the new Holiday footwear, clothing and accessories yet!? Do it and start making those holiday wish lists!
Thanksgiving Wishes!
by: Brink | Wednesday, November 21, 2007
For those of you who celebrate it, etnies would like to wish you and your family and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! Eat, drink and be merry!
The Blind Leading The Blind!
by: Brink | Wednesday, November 21, 2007
ＢＬＩＮＤ ＬＥＡＤＩＮＧ ＴＨＥ ＢＬＩＮＤ
ＥＴＮＩＥＳ ＳＫＡＴＥ ＦＩＬＭ ａｎｄ ＰＨＯＴＯ ＳＨＯＷ
日米のスケートシーンに影響を与えクリエイトする写真家たち。
彼らの世界観、メッセージに導かれながら
スタイルの違い楽しむフィルムとフォトの展示会。
Photographers who influence and create Japanese and American skateboard
scenes. Exhibition of films and photos of which creators lead you into their original
outlook on the world, different styles and messages.
オープニングパーティーはどなたでも参加でき、フィルマー、写真家本人も来場予定です。
オープニングパーティーも含めて入場は無料です。
期間中、展示写真の点数は変わる場合があります。
FILMER ＆ PHOTOGRAPHER
ＯＬＩＶＥＲ ＢＡＲＴＯＮ ：Birth, School, Skate, Death. www.lolathedog.com
ＫＯＳＥＫＩ ：１９９７年にスケボーのファンジンを作るつもりで写真を撮り始め、その後雑誌「WHEEL」に作品が載るなどプロとして活動を始める。そして２００２年に「BOARDKILL」というフリーペーパーを立ち上げ現在にいたる。むしろスケボーブン屋。
He started to take photograph in 1997 intending to make a skateboard fan. Afterwards, he started up his activity as a professional photographer. His photos were printed in magazines such as “WHEEL” etc… He also started free paper "BOARDKILL" in 2002. He is SKATE BUNYA
ＭＵＲＡＫＥＮ ：スケートボードビデオマガジン『CANDY』の伊藤氏の勧めで、それまで全く興味がなかった写真に出会い、使い捨てカメラでそのキャリアをスタート。完全独学で修行の後、様々な媒体で作品を発表している。最近自身のホームページwww.murakenphoto.comを制作。
His career started with a disposable camera although he was not interested in photography before Mr. Ito from skateboard video magazine 'CANDY' recommended him to start photography. Since he began learning by himself, his works have been introduced by various media.
Recently, his home page was launched at www.murakenphoto.com
ＮＡＫＡＭＵＲＡ ：雑誌「WHEEL」を製作していた会社に飛び込みでライターを希望して入社、ＧＩＫＯＩのコーナーを作る。その後「ＳＢ」，「ＴＷＪ」などでプロのカメラマンとして活動。そして「ＳＥＣＲＥＴＣＵＴ」という無料のスケートボード雑誌を立ち上げ、編集長兼カメラマンになり現在にいたる。
He joined to “WHEEL” as a writer and made a GIKOI corner for the magazine. After that, he worked as a professional photographer with the magazines such as “SB” and “TWJ”. And then, he established a free skateboard magazine "SECRETCUT", of which he has been the chief editor and photographer.
ＡＫＩＲＡ ：１９７８年生まれ。神戸三宮を中心に活動。
He was born in 1978. Mostly works around Kobe Sannomiya area.
ＴＡＲＯ ＨＩＲＡＮＯ ：１９７３年東京生まれ。写真家。NO.12 GALLERYを主宰する傍らスケートボード雑誌「ｓｂ」のフォトエディターとしても活動する。主な作品に写真集「POOL」（リトルモア）、「ばらばら」（星野源との共著、リトルモア）、「GOING OVER」（Nieves）がある。
He was born in 1973. While he is the head over “NO.12 GALLERY", he is active in photo editor of “SB” magazine. Worked on Photobook”POOL”(Little More), “BARABARA”(joint author GEN HOSHINO, Little More), “GOING OVER”(Nieves)
ＴＡＫＡＨＩＲＯ ＭＯＲＩＴＡ ：1975年生まれ。スケートボードとの出会いからそのビデオを撮るようになり、1995年、初のビデオ製作と同時にFESN(far east skate network)を設立。それ以降日本全国のスケートシーンを撮影するため、ビデオカメラと共に日本各地をまわり続けた。現在は地元中野にあるショップ「FAT BROS」、デザインチーム「153laboratory」、クロージングブランド「LIBE BRAND UNIVS」らすべてでディレクションを務める。自らもプロスケーターとしての活動を続けながらスケートボード、音楽、ストリートカルチャーを題材にした映像製作を中心に活動。
He was born in 1975. He has been taking film since he first met skateboard. He established FESN (Far East Skate Network) at the same time as producing his first film in 1995. After that, he has kept running round various places with his video camera to record skating scene all over Japan. He currently works as a director for his local shop "FAT BROS", design team "153laboratory", and apparel brands "LIBE BRAND UNIVS". He still skates as a professional and produces image productions based on skateboard, music, and street culture.
ＭＩＫＥ ＭＡＮＺＯＯＲＩ ：1985年にLondonでスケートを始め、1995年にsheep videoでプロフィルマーとしてスタート。現在は、ETNIESのビデオグラファーとしても活動している。主な作品にはMenikmati, This is Skateboarding, Forward, Grounded, Restless, éSpecialがある。またフィルムの他にも、ペイント（絵）、写真、アニメーションなども創作。この展示会のイメージイラストも彼の作品。
Started skateboarding in 1985 in London England, got on etnies in 1993. Mike has always been into filming and started doing it professionally around 1995 with the Sheep video and has continued as a Sole Technology videographer since. Worked on Menikmati, This is Skateboarding, Forward, Grounded, Restless, éSpecial. He has also always painted, enjoys photography, and animation.
期間 ： ２００７年１２月１４日（金曜日）から２１日（金曜日）まで
１２月１４日（金曜日）１９：００－２３：００ オープニングパーティー
場所 ： ＳＴＹＬＥ‘Ｓ ＣＡＦＥ 代官山 www.mystyles.jp
東京都渋谷区猿楽町１１－１ ＬａＦｕｅｎｔｅ代官山１F
ｐｈｏｎｅ：０３-５４５９-４９２２
主催 ： ＰＩＣ ０３-５７２８-７１２７
協賛 ： ＥＴＮＩＥＳ
DJ Tina T In The Mix
by: Alex | Monday, November 19, 2007
Tina Turnbull, aka DJ Tina T, has made a name for herself in the action sports scene through strong affiliations with companies like Red Bull, Vapors Magazine, LRG clothing, Nine Star Skate Shops, Active, etnies and the Mt Dew Action Sports Tour. During her two years on the Dew Action Sports Tour for Right Guard Extreme, she was also a DJ on site for the X games 2006 and spun for Shaun White’s Penthouse Party when he won the X Games in 2007. A regular DJ for Skate Demos at Nine Star in Los Angeles, she has also spun for Plan B and Matix Skate Teams.
Tina's resume reads like a dream come true... not bad for a someone who just does what she loves. etnies hooked up with Tina to find out more about the self-proclaimed "normal girl".
etnies: How did you get into Spinning/Dj-ing/Turntableism/Scratching?
Tina: I was 15 and had no drivers license and nothing to do basically. I tagged along with my big sis to her friend's house all the time and he had turntables in his room. My initial curiosity turned into a daily obsession at his house. He brought me to check out a DJ battle one day and from then on I got completely sucked into the culture of hip hop. I met other DJs and they invited me to come practice with them. Haven't stopped since!
e: It seems that people consider a DJ someone who just plays records, whereas a turntableist manipulates the tracks and makes something new. How important is that distinction to you?
T: I come from a Tabelist background, so I definitely like to manipulate as much as possible. It doesn’t always have to be with scratching... when I'm mixing two songs to make something new… then I still feel like I'm doing something different and creative. Now that I’m actually making people dance, I be careful how much I stray off into battle mode.
e: How would you take us from ELO to, let’s say 50 Cent? Or would you even consider that mix?
T: Wow, haha... well I have a saying: “just cuz you can doesn’t mean you should.” I mean, I could geek out on the BPM’s of each track and time stretch things to make it fit, but in all actuality, I prob wouldn’t mix the two if they don’t have a good flow.
e: You’re from Seattle where the music scene seems pretty cool but you moved to LA in 2005. Has that affected your music?
T: Moving to LA has opened me up musically more than I could have ever imagined. LA has a unique scene for DJs because we can play across all genres in the club. I can go from 80’s to hip hop to electro and rock all in one night without losing a beat. You can’t really get away with [that] as much in Seattle; it freaks people out, but in LA they are used to it.
e: Congratulations on winning LA Weekly's DJ Spin Off this year! What was that competition all about?
T: They chose 6 finalists from over 300 submissions and they had us battle live in Hollywood. We each had five minutes to just “do what we do.” I prepared the sickest 5 min set that I could think of and thank god it all came off the way I planned at the competition. They flew me to Miami for WMC to DJ and it was one of the best times of my life. I think it felt that much better knowing that I really earned the trip. I worked my ass off on that routine!
e: You also teach on university campuses and do workshops for girls. How'd you get involved in that?
T: I am really involved with Scratch DJ Academy in LA. I love to see up and coming DJs and people getting involved in the culture. I mostly do short demos and talk a little about my career so far and the things Ive been through. I like talking to girls specifically because I would like to see some of the male-dominated industries balance out... and the best way to do that is being a realistic role model. People don’t think I “look” like a DJ… I'm just a normal girl, but I fell in love with something and went for it.
e: Right on. Did you have sort of a mentor when you started? And who’s really big right now that you’d like to work with?
T: I am so pumped to say that I was able to DJ with my two favorites in the last month: DJ AM and DJ RIZ. It's amazing to be next to the ones you look up to and see them get into what you're doing. All you can do when your idols are there watching is try and show off as much as you can! I've had many mentors in diff cities, I'm lucky that I've been taught with so many different styles, it has made me a very well rounded DJ.
e: You've done parties for Shaun White, Red Bull, Nine Star Skate Shops, Active and etnies, so you're very much a part of that community. Do you skate/snowboard or surf at all?
T: I used to snowboard for 8 years and then when I started to DJ more and stay out late on weekends, I kinda fell off. But this season I'm ready to hit the slopes again! I skate a little bit, I recently dropped into a mini ramp and felt like I overcame my biggest fear. Been surfing a few times, last time I got knocked out by my own board, which was kinda lame. After being on the Dew Action Sports Tour, I've gotten hooked watching BMX, but I don’t think I'll ever have the balls to do it, [haha]. Totally want to ride dirt bikes more often! I love the community and I have so much respect for all the athletes.
e: Of all the rad parties you've worked, which ones were your faves?
T: Vegas is always over the top, which I love. By far the best party so far has been for Red Bull at the SIMA surf convention in Mexico. I played on the beach all night and people danced barefoot in the sand, while taking tequila shots outta the bottle! I'm so used to being confined to walls in a club, so to look out to ocean and stars while people partied was an amazing experience!
e: What’s your connection to etnies, and what stokes you out about the brand?
T: I met Don Brown [etnies VP of Marketing] when I was DJ-ing in Mexico for SIMA (he was one of the ones that lost his flip flops in the sand that night!). I looked through catalogs/website and got hooked! The girls line is amazing and it totally fits my style. The brand fits my lifestyle and personality.
e: That's awesome, Tina... consider etnies your mutual fan! Thanks for your time and we'll look for you on the slopes this season!
For more on Tina and a list of upcoming events, check out her MySpace page, complete with photos and sample tracks.
Wanna Laugh?
by: Brink | Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Slams are always funny. Even when they are slams from walking. Lesson for the day: Nobody's perfect. Not even "models."
Pierre For The Masses!
by: Alex | Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- Green. So hot right now.
Our fearless leader and resident green guru is doing his part to raise eco-awareness. Recently featured in Footwear News as one of the "Power 100" (above), Pierre continues preaching for the planet this week on Fuel TV's The Daily Habit. Catch his appearance this Friday at 6pm PST/9pm EST.
The show rebroadcasts on Friday, November 16th at 9 p.m. PST/12 a.m. EST, the following day at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m. EST and again at 2:30 p.m. PST/5:30 p.m. EST (check local listings in your area).
Stereo Haps!
by: Brink | Friday, November 9, 2007
From Stereo:
We here are Stereo are thrilled to announce that our new website is officially up-and-running! Head over and check it out. We also have two upcoming shows this month that we wanted to tell you about:
Chris Pastras will be having a solo show at Lucas in LA's Echo Park this weekend. The opening reception is slated for Saturday, November 10th, 7:00p.m.-10:p.m. Be sure to swing by if you are in the area! Pastras' solo show will run through Friday, November 30th.
The Stereo Sound Agency has once again teamed up with Rostarr (Guest Sound Agent) and will be having a show together at Turntable Lab in LA. Opening reception is on Saturday, November 17th, 9:00p.m. Music by The Gaslamp Killers and Frosty / Dublab.
Win Tony Hawk's Proving Ground!
by: Brink | Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is finally here! Don't have it yet? What are you waiting for? Ryan Sheckler and Arto Saari are both featured in the game and you can play a demo and enter to win a trip to the 2007 Action Sports Awards in Los Angeles. right here! But there's more to win. Keep reading...
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground gives you the freedom to truly define your character, story and style based on the choices you make, the path you select and the styles of skating you choose. Take the risks, face the challenges, and reap the rewards of the deepest skateboarding experience to date.
Wanna win a copy of the game and a free pair of etnies? Of course you do. So fill out the form and wish yourself luck!
Band of Horses Contest! Enter Now!
by: Alex | Wednesday, November 7, 2007
We here at etnies are big Band of Horses fans, and to celebrate the new release of Cease to Begin, Band of Horses is the etnies Artist of the Month for November and we're giving away a Band of Horses prize pack featuring a free pair of etnies shoes, a Band of Horses T-shirt and a copy of their new CD Cease to Begin. Fill out the form to enter and good luck!
Enter the Donnas Contest!
by: Alex | Tuesday, November 6, 2007
The Donnas are an etnies Girl fav for years now, and also our October Artist of the Month. In honor of that, etnies Girl is giving away a Donnas autographed Donnas CD and some free custom etnies Donnas shoes to three lucky winners! Just fill out the form for your chance to win!
Darwin Rips!
by: Brink | Monday, November 5, 2007
Check out our boy Darwin Holmes' new spot for Life Rolls On
