A beach-inspired runway during the presentation of Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2027 men’s collection The ocean became the main protagonist of the new menswear collection under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams. The French fashion house unveiled in Paris a collection inspired by surfing, skateboarding, and coastal living, creating one of the most talked-about runway shows of the season. The presentation transformed the Cité Internationale Universitaire into a beach

Among the finalists, Moisés takes second place at the ABF Desafío La Nilda, 2026 - Instagram IBC Competing against the best athletes on the planet, discovering new waves, and testing your skills in world-class conditions is an experience every athlete dreams of. However, behind every competition lies a reality that is rarely discussed: the high financial cost of following the international circuit. The 2026 IBC World Tour takes riders to destinations as diverse as Morocco, An

When we think about surfing, we usually imagine giant waves, maneuvers, and athletes challenging the ocean. But behind many of the most iconic surfboards in history, there is a key figure within surf culture: the shaper. And although shaping is now considered a true art form, there was once a time when surfboards were massive solid wood blocks that could easily weigh more than 40 kilos. The Beginning of Modern Shaping For decades, the first surfboards used in Hawaii were extr

Surfer on a wave - Andi Perdana / Pixabay The death of a surfer once again raises concerns over extreme tourism in the Maldives. The incident occurred just days after authorities confirmed the discovery of the bodies of five Italian divers who disappeared during a dive in underwater caves more than 50 meters deep in the Vaavu Atoll. The Maldives Islands are going through weeks marked by a series of accidents linked to water activities after a 53-year-old Spanish surfer died w

The Qualifying Series (QS) is one of the competitive divisions that make up the structure of the World Surf League (WSL). Its main function is to organize and rank surfers within the professional system through a ranking that is built throughout the season. The QS takes place across different regions of the world and includes events that award varying points depending on their category. Each competition adds points to the official ranking, requiring athletes to strategically