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Donna And The Jets (as in Donna Carpenter-co-/owner of Burton snowboards with husband Jake) -fake bands as conjured up by Burton employees=fun graphics on Burton's new snowboards 2013/14 season |
MILK STUDIOS/NYC
We had a bit more time to preview some Burton gear and apparel (separate post)---when the brand visited NYC and staged a media preview...than we have the minutes at the winter trade shows.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Durable functional luggage to hail all that gear,,,with modern necessities like padded laptop sleeves and internal organizer pockets- in day packs and folders, Ixion™ skate wheels that'll ride any rough terrain -on roller bags, snazzy prints including retro plaid, and handsome heritage styling with tough canvas and leather trim on satchels/luggage.
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insulated bags keep things cool/warm |
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heritage school/meesnager bag with leather straps/trim |
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bootbag-doubles as a gym bag. Nice black white print ---loads of zipped compartments...including wide opening center compartment. |
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Heritage zipped tote bag bag of durable canvas material, leather tabs, sturdy shoulder straps |
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print inspired by the southwest...in the AK line of apparel for women too...plus orange heritage packs with leather bottoms and trims... |
A MUSIC LEGEND-Jimmy Hendrix---a Burton inspiration for cool looking rides...featuring replics of the talent's handwritten song lyrics...
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Jimmy Hendrix-handwritten lyrics-on the boards... |
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bac of board |
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Voodoo Child lyrics... |
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front of board... |
Other board graphics...Restricted Line
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take a page from the 60's ---...on sides...in the middle-classic NYC grafitti from the 80's |
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back of board |
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back of the board-the front of the gal |
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close-up |
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first words that come to mind----when riding.... |
Women's Lipstick boards...lots of fun riding these
We have a box with all our old ticket stubs---from back int he days before QR codes. Burton employees came up with these cool monikers for fakes bands....and graphics came up with the rest...FUN!!!!
The PR gal didn't know if the venues were real or not---we asked...the prices are def. OLD SCHOOL---
Boots-Burton often collabs with other iconic companies---including
RED WING...
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RED WING + BURTON Snowboard boots- |
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gal's bidins/boots-colors-prints key back to AK collection of apparel |
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padded backs-lots of flex-just enough support, easy on off with one hand---gloved one too |
Another collaboration--Burton and MANITOBAH Muluks---the iconic Muluks/moccasin Canadian company...
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helmets-goggle friendly, air vents, BOA dial for perfect fit... |
BURTON