Why Skate and Surf Mecca Quiksilver Is Changing Its Name
Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali. Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Hoping to follow a similar path where new names lead to better times ahead, surfwear brand Quiksilver is shedding...
View ArticleMotocross Legend Travis Pastrana Lands 3 Death-Defying Evel Knievel Stunts
Travis Pastrana is an extreme-sports legend, and yesterday, he performed the feats of another daredevil icon in Las Vegas — the late, great Evel Knievel. During the “Evel Live” event shown on the...
View ArticleJustin Bieber’s Latest Accessory Is a Medical Face Mask With Skater Shoes
Justin Bieber’s latest look got a special accessory that’s in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. The “Yummy” singer stepped out with his wife, Hailey Baldwin, in Los Angeles today and was spotted...
View ArticleDC Shoes and Andy Warhol Foundation Launch Art-Filled ‘Collisions’ Collection
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View ArticleDC Shoes Is Set to Release a Collection Inspired by ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
“Star Wars” fans will soon have a new shoe collection to shop, thanks to DC Shoes. The brand synonymous with skateboarding and extreme sports has tapped Lucasfilm for a new footwear and apparel...
View ArticleMarvel and DC Shoes Introduce Wall-Breaking Offbeat ‘Deadpool’ Collection...
DC Shoes has teamed up with Marvel for a custom “Deadpool” collection. With a wide range of adult footwear and apparel, the range combines the excitement surrounding the beloved character with vintage...
View ArticleKen Block, DC Shoes Co-Founder and Rally Car Driver, Dies at 55
Ken Block, famed rally car driver and co-founder of DC Shoes, has died. He was 55. The news of Block’s passing was confirmed on social media by automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan, which was co-founded...
View ArticleDC Shoes and Needles Debut a Spectre-Clocker 2 Hybrid Sneaker
DC Shoes has announced a collaboration with cult Japanese brand Needles. The collection sees Needles’ signature shade of purple applied across a small range of apparel and footwear, including a...
View ArticleAuthentic Taps BBC International for DC Shoes Footwear, Snowboard Boots Licenses
Authentic Brands Group — which in September closed on its $1.25 billion acquisition of the Boardriders portfolio that includes Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes and other brands — has inked a new licensing...
View ArticleHow Warson Brands Became a Go-To Licensing Partner for Safety Footwear
One deal can change the course of a business. That was the case for Warson Brands in 2021, when Authentic Brands Group announced it would acquire Reebok from Adidas. Warson Brands specializes in...
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