Skater's Paradise

March 09, 2023

Jupiter Florida is an outdoor paradise, especially for thrill-seekers like Zion Wright who grew up skating and surfing. The unique community in Jupiter allowed Zion to flourish in his creativity and enjoy the sense of freedom that skating gave him. With no fear of falling, Zion was eager to skate and embrace all the set backs that came with it. His positive spirit and risktaking mindset blend perfectly with Vans into the creation of Vans Zahba by Zion Wright.

Vans curated a unique shoe optimal for skaters, especially all-terrain drifters like Zion. Drawing from the comforting details of his hometown, Vans include muted earth tones to reflect the charming beach town. In addition a stitching of the area code there is also an embroidery of planet Jupiter invoking the town and all together, making a truly original shoe.

The perfect sneaker does exist and it's one that provides impact protection while still looking cool and being good for the enviroment.

Text by Bella Becker
Photos courtesy of Vans

The Vans Zahba by Zion Wright will be available everywhere on March 16th at select Vans retail locations and online. Check out the collaboration below.

To celebrate the Vans Zahba by Zion Wright, Vans will host a Launch Party at Skate Space 198 on March 16. To RSVP, sign up here.

Fashion

Sunflower Plays Florence

June 18, 2026

There’s a particular kind of menswear brand that wants you to know how much it knows. The references arrive first, the clothes second. Sunflower has never really played that game.

For its first presentation in Florence, the Copenhagen brand brought Collection 17, No Soundtrack, to Maggio Musicale Fiorentino during Pitti Uomo 110. Instead of a standard runway show, it played more like a live set, with musicians August Rosenbaum and Jakob Littauer performing as the cast moved through the space.

The collection stayed close to what Sunflower does best: denim, leather, tailoring, knitwear, and easy everyday pieces with a bit of attitude. Leather did a lot of the talking, from cropped biker jackets and matching trousers to parkas and long coats. The tailoring felt sharper too, with slim trousers, longer jackets, and silk suiting that softened the shape without making it feel too dressed up.

Collection 17 also marked the launch of Sunflower’s first footwear: pointed Italian-made cowboy boots in black leather and python finishes.

No Soundtrack is a funny title for a collection so clearly built around sound. But that’s what made it work. Sunflower didn’t over-explain the mood. The clothes, the casting, and the live music carried it.

By Enzo Holdt

Fashion

Satisfy's HeatCrush: Immersion Through Evaporation

June 15, 2026

On June 12th, SATISFY Running launched HeatCrush, their latest innovation in fabric technology. The new performance mesh is a micro-jersey, coming straight from development in Japan, and is designed to react to moisture, acting to directly cool the body through enhanced airflow as it gets warmer. Through the intensive testing process, it was found that HeatCrush could lower body temperature by 8°C within only 30 minutes. The initial launch is supported by seven products: Base Layer, T-Shirt, Muscle Tee, 8" Desert Shorts, Sleeves, Neck Cooler, and Bandana.

Alongside the product release, SATISFY have released a short film, also titled HeatCrush (which can be seen below). Over 15 uninterrupted minutes, the video keeps you waiting; for much of its runtime, nothing happens. All you can do is enjoy the sun-washed asphalt of the road and anticipate the eventual appearance of a runner. Patience is rewarded as you see a speck in the distance, slowly moving towards the camera.

Text by JohnOswald Crichton

Fashion

Converse x Collina Strada

June 15, 2026

If self-expression has no limits, how can you be the best version of yourself? Turn the everyday into extraordinary. Designer Hillary Taymour seeks this out in the first collaborative collection between Converse and Collina Strada. It shares their belief that creativity is a needed catalyst for self-expression. The merge readapts four Converse silhouettes to fit into the magical world of Collina Strada in a shoe line that is a complete burst of joy, intent, and personality.

The laces are lined with colorful gummy-looking beads and silver charms (which of course match Collinda Strada necklace and earrings), acting as talismans for the wearer. Set any intention on these charms — luck, power, magic — and reflect it in each step you take. With each breath you take, bite you take, and step you take. In, out, chew, swallow, left, right. Life has a rhythm to it but so do you. Dance to it, and make sure you have the right shoe for it.

Creative Director Hillary Taymour
Campaign Concept by Thom Bettridge
Photography by Charlie Engman

With cult-status core pieces, the plaid shoes mutate into a unique capsule collection. New territory of plaid/floral lace and gem embellishments are unlocked. The sneaker tongue is stretched out to fold over the front. The eyelets resemble stars. The colorful palette encapsulates the lovely seasonal time, knowing that only the sunshine can bring matching flowers that will line the walk taken. Wear them with what you have or match with your Collinda Strada wardrobe, but either way it will be a look remembered by passersby.