Georgia Martin and Shiloh Catori broke out in Toy Machine's Real Life Sucks last summer. For the cover story of Closer Issue #11, we spoke to the pair about what it means to be in skateboarding's spotlight today. Words and Interview by Farran Golding Photography by Jaime Owens Riding shotgun on a California freeway, Georgia … Continue reading The Good and Evil of Shiloh Catori and Georgia Martin
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"There’s this idea I'm still so attached to of how you can present your local schoolyard in the suburbs the same as you can a spot in midtown Manhattan."
Days of Grace: Prodigy to Professional with Louie Lopez
Louie Lopez has been in the spotlight almost since the very moment he stepped on a skateboard. Nowadays, he’s one of the most esteemed in the business.
Momiji Nishiya for adidas Skateboarding
The history-making skater delivers heavy on her Olympic promise with a standout first street part.
Issue 9 — Available Now
Featuring Donovon Piscopo, Norma Ibarra, Rick McCrank, a team manager special of The Chrome Ball Incident, and more.
‘Evergreen’ — A Converse Skateboarding Film by Ben Chadourne and Ryan Lee
Featuring Shane Farber, Ariana Spencer, Eddie Cernicky, Zion Effs and Brian O'Dwyer
Hardbody Skateboards presents ‘OD’
Antonio Durao, Kevin Tierney, Connor Champion, Josh Velez and more NYC heads feature in Hardbody's board brand hard launch, 'OD'.
‘Soul Crusher’ by Daniel Wheatley
Energetically cut like an 1980s action movie, 'Soul Crusher' by Daniel Wheatley is in firm position for video of the year.
Closer Second Anniversary Party Recap
A look at our a second anniversary party on Saturday August 10th with a photo and art show supported by Converse Cons.