Nyjah Huston Wins 2014 Super Crown / August 24, 2014 by VOCAL

The 2014 Street League Skateboarding Nike SB Super Crown World Championship made history at the Prudential Center on Sunday as the Top Eight of the world’s elite street skateboarders battled for the coveted title of Champ, $200,000 first place prize and the handmade Nixon watch and ring set. In a season finale of the most incredible street skateboarding ever witnessed, Nyjah Huston emerged victorious as the undisputable and undefeated SLS Super Crown World Champion for 2014.

Street League, Newark / August 24, 2014 by VOCAL

The Street League Skateboarding Nike SB Super Crown World Championship descends upon the Prudential Center in Newark on August 24, with the world’s top eight street skateboarders laying it on the line for the winner-takes-all conclusion of the 2014 SLS Nike SB World Tour. While this season has produced levels of skill and performance previously unseen in skateboarding, the $200,000 prize purse and coveted title of Champ will ensure that absolutely nothing is held back at the coming SLS Super Crown event.

Converse Chuck Hack / August 14, 2014 by VOCAL

Legendary graffiti artist Futura has designed sneakers with Nike in the past, but during SXSW 2014 in Austin, TX he hooked up with fans to help them create their own Converse Chuck Taylors. Making a special appearance at the Fader Fort Presented by Converse, the artist took part in an on-site demonstration of the Converse Chuck Hack, a creative project where anyone can take the iconic silhouette and make it their own. While helping participants personalize their pairs, the OG graffiti pioneer took the time to give us the inside scoop on his sneaker history and artistic evolution, while also customizing a unique Chuck Taylor just for us. Check out our exclusive, in-depth interview with Futura, and also see him in action producing our 1-of-1 Nice Kicks speech bubble Chucks in the video spot above.

SIMON x Refinery29 / August 14, 2014 by VOCAL

VOCAL presented The Shopping Blocks premiere at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets with notable New York City bloggers, fashion editors and key industry influencers arriving via limousine after enjoying a VIP brunch at The Musket Room in Nolita. Attendees were granted an exclusive look at the one-of-a-kind shopping experience before leaving New York to visit a new state each month. This launch by VOCAL landed nearly 12 million impressions in outlets such as College Candy, Complex, Latina Magazine, Racked and W magazine.

legal Mezcal x SoFar Sounds / August 14, 2014 by VOCAL

In the summer of 2014, VOCAL introduced Ilegal Mezcal to the New York City music scene with two things it knows best — eclectic performances and plenty of Mezcal. This buzz-worthy introduction included a music-fueled LGBQT pride brunch, and an intimate musical showcase in collaboration with SoFar Sounds.

Nyjah Huston Wins 2014 SLS Los Angeles Stop / July 27, 2014 by VOCAL

Returning to Los Angeles as the only professional competition series in street skateboarding, the 2014 SLS Nike SB World Tour on Sunday delivered to a sold out arena the highest level of competitive street skating the city has ever witnessed. With this stop determining the roster for the SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championship, the world’s most elite skateboarders spared nothing to up their Season Standings and be one of the final eight Top Qualifiers heading to Newark this August.

Street League Skateboarding Foundation / July 21, 2014 by VOCAL

In the spirit of giving back, the Street League Skateboarding Foundation (SLSF) has been established to increase skateboarding participation through the development of community skate plazas. On Thursday July 24 at 5pm, Street League will host a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside the mayor of Los Angeles to celebrate the first SLSF skate plaza opening in South Los Angeles, California.

Join The Street League / July 18, 2014 by VOCAL

“Skateboarding is not a crime” has been the sport’s unofficial slogan since the 90’s. It’s been on boards, shirts, bumper stickers, buttons etc. Yet young skaters throughout the country are forced to leave their favorite local skate spots, face tickets, and even incarceration for riding a piece of wood with four urethane wheels on it.