Happy International Women's Day!

Skate Girls Tribe & sPACYcLOUd street team at skateboarding competition in VA.

Today, we are celebrating the sacrifices, contributions and achievements of women all over the world. 

Eight female leaders traveled from Afghanistan to the United States under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to undertake a 21-day program to showcase grassroots, academic, and government initiatives that promote the core principles of athletics and leadership, and encourage health and fitness among women and girls.  sPACYcLOUd and Skate Girls Tribe were honored to host the visitors at Rockville Skatepark in Maryland.

 We have all been inspired by women from all walks of life and they gave us courage to pursue our dreams in challenging gender inequalities. 

Exchanging Peace & Love bracelets with our friends from Afghanistan.

From Johannesburg to Paris, California to Oslo, Washington DC to Kabul, girls and women are part of the same community thanks to skateboarding.

 At sPACYcLOUd and Skate Girls Tribe, it is our goal to connect girls in the action sports community and provide more opportunities for them in the industry. 

Eight female leaders traveled from Afghanistan to the United States under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to undertake a 21-day program to showcase grassroots, academic, and government initiatives that promote the core principles of athletics and leadership, and encourage health and fitness among women and girls.  sPACYcLOUd and Skate Girls Tribe were honored to host the visitors at Rockville Skatepark in Maryland. 

  We are grateful to all women we met during our journey. You are an inspiration that cuts through age, gender and class barriers. 

"Finding A Line: Skateboarding, Music, and Media" festival at Kennedy Center hosted by sPACYcLOUd & Skate Girls Tribe

In addition to building a community, you inspire girls around the world to overcome the fear of being judged and participate in the sport dominated by men.  

Today and every day remember how beautiful, strong, and powerful you are.

Driscoll's Skate Shop, Here We Come!

sPACYcLOUd had an amazing start in 2016! With help of California based pro skateboarder Ruben Najera, sPACYcLOUd products are now carried by Driscoll's surf and skate shop, the oldest and longest running skate shop of Imperial Valley!

The Driscoll's shop has been in El Centro since 1979. It is the first local skate shop that has adopted to local clothing trends over the years. Bringing everything from sunglasses to active sportswear for over three decades. 

Driscoll's plays an integral part in El Centro's surf and skate community. They stay busy all year around by organizing events for kids, supporting other organizations, and working with local brands and artists. They also have their own street team. Ruben Najera is one the team members and is very proud of it. 

sPACYcLOUd is honored to be part of Driscoll's shop. Thank you to Ruben Najera for making our dream come true. Also, thank you to Sheyla Valencia for the photographs.

If you are in South California stop by Driscoll's, say hello, and check sPACYcLOUd Ruben Najera pro signature sweatshirts and other amazing products. 

PS In addition to surf and skateboard products, Driscoll's offers screen printing and embroidery services.

Visit Driscoll's on-line at http://www.driscolls.net/

FB: @Driscoll's Surf and Skate Shop

IG: @DRISCOLLS_SURFANDSKATE

sPACYcLOUd To Join NY, NY’s ‘Mom and Pop Skateboard Shop’: Uncle Funky’s Boards

by Maddie Launais

sPACYcLOUd is thrilled to announce that we now have the honor of spreading the stoke to New York, New York’s own Uncle Funky’s Boards!

Uncle Funky’s is officially now a home to sPACYcLOUd’s product. With sPACYcLOUd’s unique style, it’s hard to imagine a fit as perfect as Uncle Funky’s, but lo and behold they share a love for vibrant colors, loud patterns, and skateboarding with a vintage twist.

This ‘mom and pop’ skate shop sells a variety of skateboards, longboards, and the like to New York City. Uncle Funky’s doesn’t discriminate when it comes to array of skate products. Their decks resemble pieces of art and collectors’ items, and they cater to every type of skaters’ needs. Uncle Funky’s even provides skate lessons and used board trade-ins to the people of NYC.

Now sPACYcLOUd has the pleasure of too serving Uncle Funky’s customers! Though sPACYcLOUd isn’t new to the New York skate and fashion scene (you can find us at Not Fade Away Trading Co. in Woodstock, NY!), we are excited to expand our scope to Uncle Funky’s Boards, as we share our values in self-expression in creativity. We hope you check out and appreciate sPACYcLOUd at Uncle Funky’s!

Visit Uncle Funkys Boards on-line at http://www.unclefunkysboards.com/

FB: @Uncle Funkys Boards

IG: @UncleFunkysBoards

Red is Vital to Our Lives; Red is sPACYcLOUd.

On every piece of sPACYcLOUd clothing the color red is vital. It could be the lining of a jacket, a red star on a hoodie, or the red thread that holds the tag. Red represents the blood that flows through us to keep our passions burning. It remind us to follow our hearts. It also represents the change and evolution which makes our lives meaningful. Red is vital to our lives; red is SPACYcLOUd. 

sPACYcLOUd "Get Up, Stand Up" hoodie | comics by Johnny MCHone | www.spacycloud.com | photo by Sheyla Valencia

sPACYcLOUd "Shred City" dress | Comics by Johnny McHone | www.spacycloud.com | photo by Jeffrey Morris

sPACYcLOUd Sochi Olympics jacket | comic by Johnny McHone | www.spacycloud.com 

sPACYcLOUd "Get Up, Stand Up" hoodie | comics by Johnny McHone | www.spacycloud.com

sPACYcLOUd Woodstock dress dedicated to John B Sebastian | 1969 original Woodstock photography | licensed | limited edition | www.spacycloud.com

Skate Fashionistas Rock sPACYcLOUd!

Thank you to all THE SKATE FASHIONISTA for rocking SPACYcLOUd creations! Your rebellious spirit, passion, and fearless or skate-or-die like attitude are pumping blood through the heart of SPACYcLOUd.

Thank you for the inspiration and for keeping it fresh!

Thank you to Skate Fashionista for highlighting sPACYcLOUd in their blog.  Please follow Skate Fashionista at http://skatingfashionista.com/2016/01/french-skater-girl-living-in-nyc/

sPACYcLOUd sponsored Corinne Séguin aka Coco is a French skateboarder, visual artist, graphic designer, and the owner of co2designs. Corinne has been shredding the streets and/or transitions in France, USA and Spain. 

sPACYcLOUd street team member Lily Coble is 6 years old and in the first grade. Lily is a smart, hardworking, fun-loving girl who has overcome obstacles at a young age. Lily often proves that there isn’t anything that girls can’t do. 

Jessie Frietze is originally from Carlsbad, CA. She grew up watching Bob Burnquist and Cara-Beth Burnside at the local YMCA skatepark, and started skating when she was 8. 

 sPACYcLOUd sponsored Natalie Krishna Das is a professional skateboarder from Phoenix, AZ. She competes in the World Cup of Skateboarding and is currently ranked 15th in the world for female bowl riders. 

Jean Rusen moved from Ocean City, MD to Tempe, AZ at the age of 25. After spending over 6 years at the beach, falling in love with surfing, that transition to the Arizona desert could have been painful. Thankfully, she quickly discovered a new love; SKATEBOARDING!

 sPACYcLOUd Street Team Mia Charles started skateboarding at age of 14. "Watching skateboarding videos inspired me to skateboard. Been skating ever since." - Mia

Thank you to all FASHIONISTA for taking sPACYcLOUd on the ride of your life!