Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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10/11/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Scott Starr
Scott Starr was a trusted photographer for Thrasher through the late '80s and early '90s. He shot our best-selling Birdman cover as well as many greats of that era. George Nagai remembers a Santa Barbara legend. -
3/11/2022
Burnout: Lizzie's World
Vans created an alternate universe of stoke to celebrate Lizzie Armanto’s fantastic new shoe. Friends and fans flocked! -
9/24/2021
A Look Back: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Dogtown and Z-Boys found an audience outside of strictly skaters. Tony Alva, Peggy Oki, Stacy Peralta and more from the OG Zephyr scene break down why it worked and what was missing. -
9/17/2020
Vans Presents: The Tony Alva Story
Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time. -
8/08/2019
Burnout: Show Dogs
Vans threw a big contest last weekend with a bunch of skaters you don’t usually associate with the words “organized competition.” Tyler Bledsoe, Breana Geering, Taylor Kirby, Austyn Gillette, Simon Bannerot, Mason Silva and hella more throw down the gauntlet for some fun in the OC sun. -
5/21/2019
Vans Park Series: Shanghai Photos
The Vans Park Series kicked off the 2019 year in Shanghai, China. Lots of people made it out to the finals—from legends like Tony Hawk to new-age rippers like CJ Collins. This stop was an amazing way to fire it up and we’ll see you in Brazil. —Lui Elliott -
5/17/2019
Vans Park Series 2019: Shanghai, China
This is a small taste of the skating taking place in the Far East right now. To watch the finals live, check the dates and times to keep up with the concrete demigods at this historic event. -
4/29/2019
Burnout: Mad Doggin'
Tony Alva invented the frontside air, the skater attitude and maybe even the dirt ‘stache. It’s about time he got his own documentary! OC’s glitterati converged for the very special premier of The Tony Alva Story. -
3/18/2016
Burnout: Waffle 50
Vans celebrates a half century of skate shoe excellence with the first stop of a worldwide tour – NYC. You guys party? -
5/18/2015
Vans Pool Party 2015: Blog
Rhino comes through with some photos from the Pool Party. Check them out here.
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1/28/2023
The Mind Behind "Sk4terdie": An Interview with Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor’s videos are packed with skits, sound effects, lightning-quick transitions and precise comedic timing. After watching the newest Skaterdie, we got him on the line to talk joke skating, influencers and how everything got to be too cool. -
1/28/2023
The "SK4TERDIE" Video
Pros, props and packed with personality, Matt Taylor’s newest installment of the Skaterdie series serves up some chuckles for all you comedy fans out there. It ain’t all circus tricks, though—Herbert Brown, Shane Powell and Dee Ostrander bring the hits. -
1/28/2023
Chandler Burton's "Castle Freak" THERE Part
Chandler’s provided glimpses over the years, but a full-bodied part loaded with hectic roof rides, dolphin flips and gothic costumes brings him to the next level. -
1/28/2023
Chandler Burton on Makeup, Monster and Making a Living
After dropping his first pro part with THERE, Chandler hops in the hot seat to talk drag inspiration, early sobriety, imposter syndrome and the reality of living off skating in LA—as seen in our March ‘23 mag. -
1/28/2023
Chandler Burton's "Castle Freak" Premiere Photos
A tight crew of friends and fans smashed into Burger She Wrote in LA to get a first glimpse of Big Nakie’s new pro part for THERE. Hammers and hamburgers, what could be better?!