Sincerely Carlisle Milan

Hey Carlisle, tell me about yourself, what you do? Who are you?

I am a 26-year-old and trying my best haha. Ok, serious now. Originally from Chicago, raised in LA. Reside in New York. I’ve been skating for what, 10 years now, turned pro bout 3 years ago. But yeah, full-time skater, I guess and I do some modeling sometimes.

Where are you rn, what are you doing?

Right now I'm in Paris, after our 10-day trip. I'm doing absolutely nothing, which is such a pleasure. Think when we do something so physically demanding, we never take advantage of the rest phases.

What was going on in Milan? How long were you there?

I’m starting a skate series, and the first stop is Milan, It’s pretty much a Euro-based series and to have my friends and favorite skaters in one place to film for a video. Whereas usually this group would probably never be on a trip together, due to different sponsors. Oh, and 10 days in Milan.

usually this group would probably never be on a trip together

Why Milan? Who did you bring on this trip?

Milan, cause why not haha. It really just was like where do I want to go? And I knew and saw the skate culture, among how beautiful Italy is. I brought mad mfs lol. we got Marcello Campanello, Tre Williams, Ronnie Kessner, Steven Sklena, Tristan Martinez, Cody Grant, Olli Lilja, Dougie George, Dan Fisher-man, Jeff Cecere, Ritt Pong, Ram Pong, Leonardo Bodelazzi, and Sam Ashley. Shit I think that's everyone.

What was the local scene like? Skate-wise/nightlife-wise?

The local scene was like being a part of the family. Milan is pretty small once you get familiar with the city. All the skaters know each other and respect each other, it was nice. It was a lot of our first times in Milan, seeing it through youtube videos and then seeing famous spots is always a trip. Night life was cool we found this bar we went do damn near every night lol. and a couple clubs. Not really into clubbing, but when in Milan, you must try everything, right? But we definitely have the most fun when we are all together, chilling doesn’t matter where.

Shoutout Chinese box, tell me about that place

Crazy name haha. They love us there. it was like the first bar we went to when everyone was arriving. We spent a lot of money there haha or I know I did lol.

The local scene was like being a part of the family

It’s not usual to have a bunch of people on a trip with all different sponsors, or even people who aren’t fully sponsored. Why did you want to do that for this trip?

Yeah, not typical. I’ve been fortunate enough to have so much support from friends and family to get me where I am today, and I want to give that back. Whether your on already, or just starting. This is a foundation to give something you strive for. I’m also paying for everything lol so there really are no rules. It’s not dedicated to a specific brand so we are free to do as we please.

Who was your favorite person on this trip?

Haha Ritt always.

What were the sleeping arrangements like?

Chaotic lol. First, Airbnb I had to buy these twin-size air mattresses that we put in the kitchen/dining area. Steve and I slept on the couch. Ritt and Cello shared the main bedroom. Haha, the kid's room (I call it the media room haha) had a bunk bed and a twin bed in it. Tristan and Jeff had the bunk beds and Sam had the twin. We made it work, I mean, we are skater,s so we are easy. We would sleep on the beach if that were an option.

What does rooming and traveling with 15 people teach you about one another?

Man, I think it's one of the most important things. I’ve been on so many skate trips like most of us on the trip. But for those who haven’t, it can be tough. Like I said, we are skaters and by that like a big family. It was Cody's first real skate trip, and leaving the country. So naturally I picked on him the most haha, but we’ve known each other since we were kids. You gotta be able to hang, man, it is a big thing. You don’t gotta drink and smoke, but don’t be fucking weird and quiet. Like, talk to one of the 15 dudes on the trip, haha. Everyone was chillin' though, we had our party boys and reserved boys. Teaches you a lot though not only how to act but how to feel. I think we have to put our personal feelings aside for the bigger picture. Which was a big new thing for me like being a team manager of some sort haha. Seeing who wants to skate what & make sure it stays productive and not stagnant.

Why the name Sincerely? What is Sincerely?

Initially, the full name was Sincerely by Carlisle, but I felt a big narcissist to name a skate series after that lol. But that will still be the Name of the photo book I am doing with the help of my lovely friend Tristan Martinez. But Sincerely, because it’s genuine and it’s real, and if you know me, I love my people. Who packed the most? Haha I think Tre did. Mf pulled up debo haha. Usually i would but im trying to be better cause i dont even wear half the shit i bring lol.

Teaches you a lot though not only how to act but how to feel

What is your favorite part of the trip / least favorite part of the trip?

Haha, I don’t have a least favorite part. shit was ten out of ten. Favorite part was just being in Milan, honestly. We all have such a special circumstance where we can travel the world through skateboarding. It’s a very special thing.

What’s one thing that’s in your suitcase no matter where you travel?

haha I’ll go with a shower cap. cause i always have braids in and I can’t fully immerse myself in the shower if I don’t have it, haha. Oh and a toothbrush.

Best/worst thing you ate in Italy?

First night man ahah we ate this shitty ramen spot. yes give me shit for eating ramen in italy lol on the first day. Best? I don't know, we ate so much good pasta I can’t choose one specifically. This onigiri spot that Ritt found was sooo good though. Will go back to milan just to eat that again.

Tell me about something funny on the trip.

There is this photo of me drunk as shit laying on the train tracks at like 5 AM haha. But like I’m just smiling, looking at the sky haha. it’s hilarious shout out Leo and Steve for takinf care of my ass haha.

Who is putting this trip on?

I am. As well as everyone that comes along, thus it wouldn't be possible. But yes, I booked flights for filmers and handled the living situation.

What is the purpose of Sincerely?

The purpose of Sincerely is to create a place where we can have an outlet with the right creative minds to make sure it hits all audiences. I want Sincerely to be a creative group that doesn’t just focus on skating, but everything that we want to do. I guess like a creative agency but a bit different haha.

Are we going back to Milan ?

Where’s the next stop?

Shit maybe we are feening to go back after this trip. The food, spots, accessibility, the beauty. Honestly, next episode is looking like a tour trip this time. Think start off in Milan then Portugal, and maybe Paris after.

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Von Leaks Her Bloody Sex Tape: 2.0 The Leak

April 22, 2025

Von is a boundary-pushing artist who makes music from her own orgasm wave patterns, exploring themes of Catholic guilt, gender expression, and queer performance. A staple of NYC’s queer underground, she DJs and performs by night and teaches at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute by day. She’s the founder of performance collective BLOODY MARY and has collaborated with Pussy Riot, Pornhub, Feeld, and more.

Her debut EP, 2.0, dropped on April 11th: Von’s discography recontextualized and immortalized for the underground. In tandem with her manifesto BREED, BIRTH, BRAND, the 2.0 rollout unfolded through a series of invite-only, NSFW, immersive performances.

“There’s this widespread relatability kink right now in music, artists are so pressured to over share absolutely everything,” Von says. “There’s a lot of unsolicited advice about the frequency we should post and how much we should divulge etc. etc. This was kind of my tongue in cheek way of giving in to the over share.”

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Photography by Paloma Huntington-Ortega and Gabi

2.0 THE LEAK

In the bowels of H0l0, guests were invited to wander around the fog-filled rooms and enjoy another one of Von’s freakshows produced by Chloe Philips.

“Each event there’s a crazier request than the last,” Philips laughs. “Whether it’s explosions, blood, needles, sex, I’m constantly figuring out niche permits and safety protocols you’d never think to consider.”

Rachel, one of Von’s dancers, traipsed around the space with 30 needles intricately placed into her skin (by @babyrocktattoos) that rounded her back like an S—just a typical body horror moment you can expect from a Von event. "Pain, release, destroy, evolve,” Rachel says. “The continuous testing of my own being—the desire to either find myself or lose parts of who I’ve been. It is the act of knowing, then going further. A reconfiguration of self. Of being.”

In the backroom, tattoo artist Tyler etched 10 lucky fans with the iconic Von symbol—which he tattooed on Von’s chest live at her last event, LABOR where she released the single “MOMMY 2.0.”

“There’s something so intimate about permanence,” Von mentions “Sharing something so intimate, permanence and my art, with other people makes me feel really deeply connected. It’s like such a deep form of mutual affection.”

At the heart of the main room the DJ booth was placed atop a California king bed draped in white. Von and a couple of dancers spilled into each other as her sex tape projected around on the walls—like if a boiler room set was a kinky sleepover. Her long red hair whipped around as she performed “TINY BOY 2.0 ft. Ani Klang” and “BLOODHOUND 2.0 ft. Estoc.” The crowd roared and thrashed to her sexy techno-laced music.

Von’s latest spectacle wasn’t just a party or a performance—it was a full-body, full-sensory declaration of creative autonomy. In true Von fashion, THE LEAK wasn’t about scandal, but about surrender—of the body, of narrative control, and of the line between artist and audience. With 2.0, she’s not just releasing music; she’s releasing herself—layer by layer, limit by limit.

And what’s next for Von? “More masochism, art with my friends, and more painful introspection—relentlessly synthesizing all of it together.” Whether through blood, beats, or bodies in motion, Von continues to remind us that art, like identity, is messy, fluid, and radically unfiltered. And that’s exactly the point.

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Coachella 2025 Diary

I made it to the Main Stage just in time for Missy’s takeover—VIP buzzing with familiar faces like Patrick Schwarzenegger, Julia Fox, Rickey Thompson, and Willam. But it was Lady Gaga who stole the show with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Night two began with frog legs and duck confit under the stars at Outstanding in the Field, where Chef Diego Argoti hosted a cool intimate dinner in the Rose Garden. I turned the duck confit and made it a high fashion green wrap to go to Charli’s set—brat anthems echoing across the field as the sun dipped behind the mountains. She delivered a set that blended her classics with deep cuts only day-one stans would know. I try to avoid trends so I gotta admit I was never officially a brat until now, the live show converted me.

My friends and I wandered through the night—bar-hopping between hidden speakeasies and vibing across stages—before closing it all out with horsegirl’s dreamy, noise-pop set.

The grand finale? Arca. Draped in a custom Rick Owens look, the Caracas-born icon stunned with a genre-bending set, surprise cameos by Addison Rae and Tokischa, and a sneak peek of new music. With the full moon still high above us, the night felt seductive and surreal—like a desert fever dream we never wanted to end.

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Where Street Dreams Collide

April 18, 2025

Caught in the middle of the California desert, past the palm trees, neon lights, and towering festival stages, a new kind of arena emerged. Once you made your way through the crowds and chaos, behind thousands of moving bodies, stood a metal cage, a soccer ball, and the palpable, raw energy bouncing off its chain-link walls.

Mad Maximus brought the grit of a street-style football showdown to the fields of Coachella, merging performance, culture, and community. Rising stars from across Los Angeles showed up, not just to compete but to represent a vibrant movement of young athletes, creatives, and supporters. A collaboration between Nike and Travis Scott, the event felt like a love letter to the game, where the rules are constantly being rewritten

Words by Michael Anthony Hall
Photos courtesy of Nike and Michael Anthony Hall

Set inside the immersive Cactus Jack pop-up, designed by Travis himself, the space subverted the idea of an activation. Part sport, part underground tournament, part block party, Mad Maximus channeled the unpredictable electricity of street football and layered it with Travis’s signature touch: offbeat, chaotic, and culturally locked in.

The weekend kicked off with the Open Crossbar Challenge, a simple setup that quickly became a crowd favorite. Winners walked away with not only bragging rights but Nike gear and an earned shot at the “Winner Stays” 1v1 tournament on Sunday, where everything truly came to life.

Crews from across L.A. rolled deep, Chicano FC, Culture FC, House of 626, Insainz, La Comunidad, Tiki-Taka, Toque, and Venice Beach Football Club, each bringing their uniqueness to the pitch. Among them was Jaiden Rodriguez, a Nike NIL athlete and rising star from Chicano FC, who delivered moment after moment, proving what happens when style meets substance.

The culture and the Los Angeles community were see. and felt everywhere. The audience waved Mexican flags in support, while cheers and claps echoed through the cage. Mad Maximus blurred the lines between music, movement, and sport, not to showcase a brand, but to celebrate a thriving community that may not always get the recognition it deserves. It was a reminder that empowering the next generation doesn’t come from placing them under a spotlight, it comes from handing them the mic.

By sundown, the energy could still be felt and sounds of cheers and thudding footwork were still at a high. In that moment, under the desert sky, one thing was clear: The future of football doesn’t start in stadiums. It starts in cages and on corners with young creatives playing games on their own terms.