G.W.R. at Big Boulder - Last Winter Stop!

G.W.R. at Big Boulder - Last Winter Stop!

Hello one and all!

Gather around, because we've got some important news here- the final (! 😢 it's ok, don't cry), stop for our North American G.W.R. winter series is coming up quick and it's going to be one you definitely can't miss. We'll be at Ari Morrone's home mountain, Big Boulder park at Jack Frost resort, throwing down with both snowboarders and skiers!

You can expect tons of prizes, giveaways and possibly even some $$$  (👀🔥🍞)! given away to girls and ladies who land their best tricks.

What's more? If you pre-register using the form below and show up as one of the first 40 people to check in, you'll get a FREE, limited edition Nikita Fanny Pack (waht! Yes.). Seriously, you don't want to miss out on this.

Sign up now and we'll see you March 9th at Big Boulder resort for the best day of your winter!

 

 

 

 

Marigold Magic - the Nikita Dusk Ringer Tee

Marigold Magic - the Nikita Dusk Ringer Tee

Repost from WeAre!

We loved the outfit they built from this Marigold inspiration and our Nikita Dusk Ringer Tee. Get your very own Marigold magic by picking up one of the Dusk Ringers yourself.

"☀️ dreamy yellow in spring! ☀️ check out our marigold outfit with Nikita ClothingCoal HeadwearVans and noisy may in our shop: http://bit.ly/outfit-marigold"

Suck My Trucks 2017 Nikita Clothing Spottour

Suck My Trucks 2017 Nikita Clothing Spottour

Suck My Trucks Nikita Clothing

It's all about the attitude. p. Nika Kramer

Suck My Trucks has been putting on events for girls who ride for a few years now, and only growing in popularity. When a event like this has been going on for a few years and only getting bigger, chances are someone out there created something that the people are loving.

 

A look back at Suck My Trucks 2015- year after year, it just gets better. p. Nika Kramer

That 100% is the case with Suck My Trucks in Germany, with their latest event, a Spottour Event- where they put on a street and bowl skateboarding contest just for girls, with prizes like a year-long product sponsorship from Nikita Clothing (that's us!), plus some cash and tons of other great prizes.

The girls showed up and made it known that they were there to ride their hearts out; landing tricks, laughing and trading new song lyrics they made up along the way.

Take a look for yourself and see just how fun the Suck My Trucks 2017 Nikita Clothing Spottour event was this year!  

Nikita Clothing's GWR Playlist with Janthavy Norton

Nikita Clothing's GWR Playlist with Janthavy Norton

Nikita Clothing Playlist Janthavy Norton

Elements of sun, sand & sun tan lotion come to mind when skipping through tracks from The Growlers, ODESZA & Mac Demarco in this latest For Girls Who Ride Spotify Playlist from @janthavy.

Enjoy!

1. Mirage- Møme
2. Sun Models (ft. Madelyn Grant) - ODESZA
3. Hallucinating - Elohim
4. Broken Record (Louis the Child Remix) - Soysauce, Joni Fatora
5. TROUBLE (ft. Absofacto) - The Knocks
6. Brighter - RUFUS SU SOL
7. When I Get There- Big Wild 
8. BLK CLD - XYLO
9. It’s Strange (Myles Traviz Remix) - Louis The Child, K. Flay
10. My Kind of Woman - Mac Demarco
11. The Way You’d Love Her - Mac Demarco
12. Say My Name (feat. Zyra) - ODESZA
13. It’s Only (feat. Zyra) - ODESZA
14. Fineshrine - Purity Ring
15. Come On Thru - MADEIRA
16. I’ll Be On My Way - Genders
17. Say My Name - Destiny’s Child
18. Gold - Bondax
19. So American - Portugal. The Man
20. Modern Jesus - Portugal. The Man
21. High You Are - What So Not, Branchez
22. Never Be Like You (feat. Kai) - Flume
23. Wasted on You (feat. ROZES) - Louis Futon
24. Collapse - Zeds Dead, Memorecks
25. Make You Feel - Alina Baraz, Galimatias
26. Say It (ft. Tove Lo) - Flume
27. In Between - The Growlers
28. Naked Kids - The Growlers
29. One Million Lovers - The Growlers
30. Pump Up The Jam - Technotronic
Nikita Clothing #ForGirlsWhoRide with Janthavy Norton

Nikita Clothing #ForGirlsWhoRide with Janthavy Norton

Jantahvy Norton Nikita Clothing

 

Images - Nikki Hand

We just checked the weather for Phoenix, and it says 105°F all week long- how are you coping with this summer heat?! 

I have lived in Phoenix all my life. You don’t get used to the heat… you just deal with it. The only time I can really skate, comfortably, is at night time. Even then its still hot out, but you begin to appreciate 98 degree weather!
Janthavy Norton Skateboarding Route 66 Nikita Clothing
When we first talked a few months ago, you told us that you go skating every single day. How do you make it happen?
Yes, I still try to skate everyday but it has become harder with the heat. I used to go everyday before work.  I would wake up at 8:00am get ready for 30 minutes, leave the house by 8:30am, get to the park by 9:00am, skate for 30 minutes…sometimes fifteen, cool off in the car for 15 minutes then drive to work.  I work a full time job Monday through Friday, ten to six. I love skating so much it’s my daily exercise and stress relief so I just make it work to where I can skate [every day], even if it’s just a little bit.

How old were you when you started skating? What’s changed about your motivations to ride since then? And also- what was your first board?
I first started riding when I was 17. I don’t think my motivation has changed at all. Ever since I got on a board I knew I was going to be skating for the rest of my life. My goals have remained the same; have fun, progress, and eventually be able to travel and skate more often. My first board was through Cowtown, it was actually a Christmas gift from my cousin Peter Quang. 
Who inspires you to learn new tricks? Do you follow professional skating- how does it relate to you?
All skaters are inspiring to me,- legends, locals, friends, and beginners. There are two younger girls in Arizona named Levy and Mia that I skate contests with. I’ve seen them progress very quickly and it’s very inspiring, definitely my two favorites. I do follow professional skateboarding, not very closely but just enough. One day I would love to be professional but either way I will be skating forever.  
If you visualize yourself in 5 years, on or off a board, what do you want your life to look like? 
In 5 years I would like to have a stable career- I’m swinging between Firefighting and Nursing. Both of those have flexibility for me to keep skating. Skating has never interfered with my goals, it’s like my gym, my sanity, and ultimately something I do just to keep my mind right.  
Janthavy Norton Nikita Clothing Skateboarding
If you could offer any advice to a new skater, what would it be? 
My best advice to a female rider would be to stop being so afraid of getting out there. A lot of times girls ask me how I get confidence to go by myself. I would have to say it’s not confidence it’s just passion- you should never let anything or anyone get in between something you love doing. It seems scary but these skater boys are doing the same thing just learning skating and bailing just as much. Also- be okay with falling that’s half of the sport. 
As a female rider, do you feel like you are viewed differently than guys at the skate park?
I feel like we are viewed in both positive and negative ways. I don’t pay too much mind to outside opinions. Sometimes people say, you’re really good for a girl. Other times some guys say I can skate better than them, it’s so mixed up. I honestly just skate and do my thing and take compliments or criticism with a grain of salt. 

How does your riding style affect what you wear on a board? 
My riding style is kind of funky. My favorite thing is speed and I’m kind of aggressive, but sometimes I’m real easy going. I like to incorporate style and comfort. It’s funny because I know my clothes will be drenched in sweat and dirt later but the girly girl deep inside of me has to be stylin’ at all times hahaha. I like light clothes with lots of ventilation.

What’s your favorite piece from the current Nikita SS17 collection?
My favorite piece is probably the Jetty shorts, they are comfortable, breezy, and they have pockets! I don’t know why but the pockets are a real seller for me lol.
Janthavy Norton Nikita Clothing Jetty Short
Any big plans for Summer 2017!? Tell our followers what to expect from Janthavy next!
Summer 2017 is a busy one for me. I’m working on going back to school. I am going on a skate trip in August to San Diego. I’m going on a Las Chicaz skate trip in New Mexico in November. I am also planning a charity skate event sometime in the near future. I’ve got lots to do but it will be a great end to my year.

*EXTRA* - What’s your current fav trick to work on? Or dream spot to ride!
My favorite trick to work on right now is probably front smith grinds. They are so steezy, and it feels so good but I’m trying to a longer grind. My dream spot to ride is probably Mammoth, Burnside, or Kona. 
Janthavy Norton Skateboarding Nikita Clothing
Hot Curbs and Cool Pools Girls Jam with Nikita!

Hot Curbs and Cool Pools Girls Jam with Nikita!

Kicking off this weekend July 22nd and 23rd- the Hot Curbs and Cool Pools Girls Jam is about to go down in Munich!

With contests for all ages and abilites; prizes, food and more- this is going to be an event you won't want to miss, so be sure to RSVP on the Facebook Event now

See below for more info from Skateboarding Munchen! See you this weekend- Saturday and Sunday 🔥🌴  #forgirlswhoride

The Saturday and Sunday begins with free coaching powered by Gorilla. Here everybody can learn the first steps (or pushes) on the skateboard, regardless of their age. At the same time, the skateboard park "Am Gleisdreieck" in Pasing will provide the European women's skate elite with a true trick battle at Skate Jam. This is not only about rum and honor, but also about prizes worth over € 4,000! If you do not already have a contest experience, you will not be short of course. We split the contest into categories U14, Ü14 Sponsored and Ü14 Unsponsored. Also in the other categories there are fabulous prices of Blue Tomato, Nikita, Volcom, Stance and Nais Berlin dust. Since, despite the contest, the fun and the feeling of a real girl gang are all about us, Greek salad is inviting us to a dignified rider's dinner. Afterwards the Girls Night Out is pulled around the houses.

On Sunday we do not let ourselves hang and go straight on with a hammer program. If you could marvel at the pro-class yesterday, you have the opportunity to cruise with international pros in the skatepark "Im Gefilde" and to get valuable tips and tricks. With a lot of new inspiration and power, you can go directly to the Girls Gone Wild Jam, where you can clear up the fine prices of our sponsors in various categories. If the weather does not play, the skating rink in Freising is exclusively available for the entire weekend. The Hot Curbs & Cool Pools Girls Jam takes place regardless of the weather.

For all girls, who want to come from a little further but do not want to miss a mega weekend, we provide free sleeping possibilities and guiding to the spots available. The places are coveted, so nix as ran to the registration . Please remember   to send the disclaimer .

Nikita July 2017 #forgirlswhoride Playlist

Nikita July 2017 #forgirlswhoride Playlist

Girls Who Ride July Playlist

This month we’re serving up a funky, soulful and melodic mix with iconic beats worthy of listening from start to finish- ranging from old school Missy & TLC to the last from Madame Gandhi and Kaytranada. 

Whether you throw this on for a mellow night at home, or trance-out wearing headphones around town, it’s sure to deliver a head-bobbing buzz. 

TRACKLIST:

Swim High - BABYTEETH, Rivka Rose

Black Ego - Digable Planets

I Spy - Skepta

Under Your Spell - Desire

Zealots - Fugees

About Her - Malcom McLaren

Make It Up - Tirzah

Care - Kaada 

Her - Madame Gandhi

Summer - Raf Riley, Etta Bond, Avelino, Dun D

Bad Blood - SBTRKT Remix - NAO, SBTRKT

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) - Missy Elliott

Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg -  TLC

I Want Your Love - Chromatics

Army Of Me - Bjork

The Narcissist (ft. Inga Copeland) - Dean Blunt

There’s a Light Out On The Horizon - Chromatics

The Gaudy Side Of Town - Gayngs

Sunny Duet (feat. the Mind) - Noname, The Mind

I Fell In Love - Gidge

Breathe - Telepopmusik

Little Death - Lupe Fiasco, Nikki Jean

Strangers - Portishead 

Skin - Grimes

Distrations I: The Opposite Sex - Kilo Kish

Empire Ants - Gorillaz, Little Dragon

You’re The One - KAYTRANADA, Syd

I’m Better - Missy Elliott, Eve, Lil Kim, Trina

Pains - Silk Rhodes

Bullets - KAYTRANADA, Little Dragon

#forgirlswhoride: Catching Up W/Spacegoth

#forgirlswhoride: Catching Up W/Spacegoth

Nikita Clothing caught up with devilishly on-point illustrator and artist Spacegoth to learn more about her, her art, and how skateboarding tied them all together.

Spacegoth in the Leeward Shirt With Her Reapers for Nikita Clothing

Tell us about your background. Where are you from and where do you live right now?

I kinda grew up all over the place. I’ve lived in Louisiana, Northern California, Orange County, San Diego and LA for the last 10 years. I'm temporarily caught up in OC at the moment. 

You are one multi-talented lady. Is there any surface you’re not already creating on? Anything you really want to get into with your art?

I’ve always wanted to do my own screen printing. I know how from making my own screens with crude little home made versions from silk scarves and elders glue. I have a real set up for screen printing, but I’ve just been too scared to dive in… Now that I say that, I have NO idea why.

 

What medium did you start with? Did you go to school for illustration? If not how did you get your start on this path?

I have been drawing and painting since I was a child… I learned anything I know how to do from either teaching myself or watching other methods and taking it on myself to try and make it work.

I used to share a little skate house with 5 dudes. One day at the house, I remember looking at a piece of paper I had been painting on and I figured out I could make SOMETHING out of it. Then I just started drawing more and more- trying to find a character that represented me. I can’t draw people, so I think my reaper came from trying to depict a human form to express myself.

Spacegoth I'm sorry

When did you realize that art could be a source of income and how does that affect your use your social media?

I got fired from a job I had for 2 years and, although I’ve always been reliable for work, for whatever reason I panicked. Luckily, I had spent the last two years building an online audience for my work. I posted about being fired and having to sell some art until I could find a job…. I haven’t looked for one yet. Now, I have to keep my eye on my Instagram and Twitter pretty much all day- I’m either getting questions about a piece already on my website or someone is asking about commissions. I never expected it to be like this.

Spacegoth Illustrating

What keeps you inspired to keep working as an artist? How does this channel into your “style”? Do you fans provide this kind of support?

I feel as though all forms of art are simply an extension of ones personal perception of and struggle with the world. When I started creating I did so only to convey the pain and isolation I had experienced in my life as a whole up to this point and every day. I didn't realize that letting the pain go and sharing it with the rest of the world would be the thing that would ultimately alleviate it and bring me out of the isolation I was feeling.

I feel like that is the duty of all creative people- we have a responsibility to create and share in the hopes that it may alleviate someone else's pain and isolation as well. My fans are constantly reinforcing this belief in me- that response is overwhelming.

Spacegoth

How has skating influenced your work and is there a connection between skating and your work?

I've been around skateboarding essentially my whole life. By being raised with young parents, I was able to experience the skateboarding community from an early age. I feel like the connection between the two is in my humor. I’ve learned to be extremely frank from hanging around with mostly guys. All of the girls I know who skate seem to have the same kind of weird humor that I do, and that makes me feel better.

Spacegoth with her Reapers

When did you start skating and how did you first get into it? 

Well I’ve been pushing around since I was like 13. The last time I skated an actual park I hurt my wrist, and also recently actually hurt my ankle pushing around my old neighborhood. For me, it’s hard because I use my right hand to draw. If I hadn’t found illustration as a career, there’s a good chance I would have been able to focus on skating more. I suppose for me skating is something thats just a normal part of everyone’s life; and especially for my generation, I really think that’s true. Even kids that don’t skate have a best friend or sibling that does- this community is and always has been open to everyone who wants to really be in it.

Do you have a crew that you skate with or that keeps you motivated to keep skating?

I have a bunch of girl friends that skate. I rarely see them because of busy schedule or literally just crazy distance- those girls keep me hyped on it even though I’m not going out and skating anything sick- it makes me wanna go out.

Spacegoth I'm only happy when it rains

What is your deck set up right now? Trucks/ wheels/ etc...

I most recently was using a tired board with independent trucks, but I really can’t remember what wheels are on it!

What's your favorite piece from the SS17 Nikita collection?

I love the mesh hoodie and i'm obsessed with beanies.

Follow Spacegoth now to see more of her eerily amazing art, and get more familiar with her and her hoard of reapers she keeps close to her heart.

Spacegoth Playlist #forgirlswhoride

Spacegoth Playlist #forgirlswhoride

Space Goth Girls Who Ride Playlist

From obscure beats to featured namesakes you'll know and recognize; this latest forgirlswhoride Playlist from Spacegoth will get your creative interstellar juices flowing, whether you're riding your board on the streets or painting over an old one at home.

So turn it up, browse Spacegoth's latest on Instagram for some inspiration and Enjoy 👽

1 Troyboi- 4321

2 Two Feet- Go F*ck Yourself

3 Great Dane- Yeezy

4 Getter- Rip 'n Dip

5 Stooki Sound & Mr Carmack- Uppers

6 Troyboi- OG

7 Lapalux- Without you

8 XXYYXX Ft. 2 Chainz- About You (not available on spotify, link)

9 Radiohead- Jigsaw Falling Into Place

10 Radiohead- National Anthem

11 Rihanna x KorN - Bitch Better Have My Money (not available on spotify, link)

12 Zhu. x Skrillex x THEY - Working For It

13 Keith Ape ft. A$AP Ferg - It G Ma

14 Skrillex, Pusha T, Yogi - Burial

15 Wild Belle x Major Lazer- Be together

16 Skrillex and Diplo- Mind

17 Holy Other- Yr Love

18 Holy Other-  Touch

19 Holy Other- Know Where

20 Caribou- Odessa

21 Animal Collective- Who Could Win a Rabbit

22 Radiohead- Nude

23 A.Chal- Far From Home

24 Debbie Deb- Lookout Weekend

25 KC and The Sunshine Band- Boogie Shoes

26 Great Dane - Invite Only

27 Talking Heads- Burning Down The House

28 The Clash- Police and Thieves

29 Talking Heads- This Must Be The Place

30 The Clash- Straight to hell 

Nikita June 2017 Playlist #forgirlswhoride

Nikita June 2017 Playlist #forgirlswhoride

Girls Who Ride Nikita Playlist

 

The June Playlist  is here and it’s packed with a whole lot of feminist music history to explore and enjoy. Featuring subversive female artists from the post-punk/ grunge/ and alternative genres; this midtempo mix starts off with faster favorites like Ex Hex, The Queen of Siam’s Lydia Lunch, Souxisie ATB, and then rounds out on a softer note with Nico, Anika and Sinead O’Connor. Let us know what gems you discover and of course follow us for more on Spotify @Nikita_Clothing. 

JUNE 2017 PLAYLIST #FORGIRLSWHORIDE

1. Don’t Wanna Loose - Ex Hex

2. Launderette - Vivien Goldman 

3. Atomic Bongos- Lydia Lunch

4. Split - Kleenex

5. Lola - The Raincoats

6. Hong Kong Garden - Siouxsie and the Banshees

7. Fools Rush In - Bow Wow Wow

8. I Wanna Be Where The Boys Are - The Runaways

9. Too Many Creeps - Bush Tetras

10. Stop It - Pylon

11. Mind Your Own Business - Delta 5

12. Hot Topic - Le Tigre

13. Spacer Woman - Charlie

14. Nautilus - Anna Meredith

15. Instant Hit - The Slits

16. Connection - Elastica

17. Lovetrap (ft. Ariel Pink) - Soko

18. Cannonball - The Breeders

19. No G.D.M. - Gina X Performance

20. Peek-A-Boo - Siouxsie and the Banshees

21. Hondo -  Beta Frontiers, Becky Ninkovic

22. So Destroyed- Prince Rama

23. Tom’s Diner - Suzanne Vega, DNA

24. Yang Yang - Anika

25. Janitor - Suburban Lawns

26. Metro - Berlin

27. I Found A Reason - The Velvet Underground 

28. Nightclubbing - Grace Jones

39. Island Song - U.S. Girls

40. All Apologies - Sinead O'Connor

Nikita May Playlist #ForGirlsWhoRide

Nikita May Playlist #ForGirlsWhoRide

We are non-stop moving and shaking over here at Nikita! Hot on the heels of releasing our first ever playlist for our first ever (lots of firsts) Nikita Retreat-A, we have just dropped our latest Spotify May Playlist #forgirlswhoride! Kick off the summer with this upbeat exploration of modern day punk; featuring nods to all-female punk forebearers like ESG & The Slits, intros. to our current day staples like Grace Mitchell & Death Valley Girls, and unexpected deviations into the hip-hop genre (even some tracks by dudes too)…because, as this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction reminds us, any genre can celebrate a rebellious spirit. Follow us on Spotify @Nikita_Clothing. 

 

Nikita Girls Who Ride

 

MAY 2017 PLAYLIST #FORGIRLSWHORIDE: 

1.Freedom Of Choice - DEVO

2. My Love For You - ESG

3. Shadows - Future Islands, Debbie Harry

4. NoLo - Grace Mitchell

5.Getting Nowhere Fast - Girls At Our Best!

6. Disco - Death Valley Girls

7. Brute Fury - Essential Logic

8. Fantasy - Kari Faux

9. F*** It Up - Kamaiyah, YG

10. Rip It Up - Orange Juice

11. New Song (Soulwax Remix) - Warpaint

12. You Don’t Get Me High Anymore - Phantogram

13. Should I - Little Dragon

14. Bellyache - Billie Ellish

15. Cherry - Chromatics

16. More Women - Saada Bonaire

17. Hard-Boild Babe - Lizzy Mercier Descloux

18. Multi-Family Garage Sale - Land of The Loops

19. The Leaover - Life Without Buildings

20. Good As Hell - Lizzo

21 Coconut Kiss - Niki & The Dove

22. Lost My Mind - Froth

23. You Can’t Be Funky - Bush Tetras

24. Garden - Hinds

25. We’re So Cool - Au Pairs

26. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - The Slits

27. Barbacoa - Guantanamo Baywatch

28. Baby Of The Band - Hunx & His Punx

29. Strange - Galaxie 500

30. A Place In The Sun - Marine Girls

 
A Playlist to Get you Pumped From the Nikita RetreatA

A Playlist to Get you Pumped From the Nikita RetreatA

We're coming down from the excitement of the Nikita Retreat-A event last week, but we aren't quite ready to let it go yet.

And who would be? Three full days spent with some of the best girls you can think of, hot-lapping the park at Northstar during the day while sending it into the wee hours of the morning each night- this was a trip to remember.

Spotify Nikita Retreat-A Playlist

 

While we have a FOMO-inducing recap on it's way soon (sorry in advance, chickies), feel free to get your fix of Retreat-A feels by plugging in to this originally curated playlist that we rocked out to all week long.

And of course- stay tuned for more! The lifts may be closing, but that only means you need to keep squeezing as much out of this snow season as possible before it all melts away.