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Kelsen Wants You to Have the Surfer Hair of Your Dreams

Bodhi in Point Break. The entire cast of Lords of Dogtown. Whether they’re chasing the perfect wave or scaling intense half-pipes, surfers and skaters have killer hair. It’s basically one of the unofficial requirements to practice the sport. And with a new organic grooming line making the rounds, you could be one step closer to achieving that perfect flow.

 

Kelsen is the American grooming company designed BY professional skaters and surfers FOR the rest of us. The limited range of products covers the bare hair essentials — a light hold pomade, a standard conditioner, and a two-in-one shower & body wash cleanser. Two-in-one bath products have definitely gotten a bad rap over the year, but due to the simple and organic formula and practical nature of the brand’s ethos, this one seems worth a shot. Kelsen utilizes its own unique super-ingredient throughout its products, the Marine Performance Blend which is made with organic kelp, sea holly and sea rock fennel and loaded with extra minerals, proteins, and antioxidants to really give your hair that healthy surfer glow. Additionally, each item is packaged in sustainable packaging and completely free of micro-plastics, so it’s a hair care line that will make you feel as good as you look.

 

 

 

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Gap Collaborates with Bielmann Surfers for Capsule

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Gap is back with another partnership, the next in a long line of successful collaborations with names like Keds and Pierre Hardy. This time, the classic American brand is releasing a line of T-shirts that feature the work of Brian and Brent Bielmann, two of the foremost surf photographers in the world. The former is a pioneer in his field with nearly 40 years of experience and the portfolio to match, and his nephew is regarded as a prominent up-and-comer. Their capsule collection with Gap, available for purchase next Monday, May 23, 2016, includes six T-shirts that feature the pair’s dreamy marine photographs.

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For Gap’s VP of Men’s Design John Caruso, the choice to collaborate with was a no-brainer for the summer launch: “The Bielmanns capture the spirit of surfing like no other photographer. Their images spark the kind of summer memories that we’re thrilled to celebrate in Gap’s collection of exclusive tees.”

Brian shares a similar sentiment about the relatability of the photos. “I am always amazed by how many people love the ocean. Even people who don’t live anywhere near it are still captivated by the feelings it provokes,” he says. “The thing about surfing is, even if you don’t surf, you look at the images and imagine what its like to live the lifestyle. I don’t think you can say the same about other sports.”

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Artist Raymond Pettibon Releases Expanded Art Compilation

Image: Raymond Pettibon, courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery.

Artist Raymond Pettibon follows his instant sellout art book of last year with the revised and expanded edition of “Raymond Pettibon: Surfers 1985-2015” from Artbook. This new printing includes 20 additional designs from the original, as well as a full-color jacket and matching separations. Organized chronologically, the book features the artist’s greatest pieces, ranging from monochrome India ink drawings to large-scale works, and includes quotations and poetry scrawled in the artist’s handwriting. The themes of solitary contemplation and the poetry of nature are ever-present in the sweeping and vibrant depictions of the waves and the surfers who ride them, arguably one of the artist’s most influential muses. Pettibon, who has been an active participant in the artist community spanning decades, came to prominence during the punk rock scene of southern California through his comic-like drawings with tongue-in-cheek captions, many of which are featured in this latest release.

“Raymond Pettibon: Surfers 1985-2015” is available now.