Super Buddha News

Super Buddha Spotted: Hal Sparks

2008-08-19T10:20:00.001-07:00

Hal Sparks rocks the Tolerance T by Super Buddha at the AIDS Walk New York on May 18, 2008 in Central Park,

Best known for his role as Michael Novotny on Showtime's "Queer as Folk", from 1999 to 2000, Sparks hosted the Emmy Award-winning "Talk Soup" on E! Entertainment Television. He is one of the stars of the VH1 hit series "I Love The 90's," "I Love The 80's," "The 80's Strike Back" and "I Love The 70's." He recently completed guest-starring roles on "Dr. Vegas" and "One on One." He also co-starred in the SHOWTIME movie BLEACHER BUMS, adapted from the critically-acclaimed play of the same name. His numerous television appearances include "The Tonight Show," "Larry King Live," "Charlie Rose," "Politically Incorrect," "MTV" and "The View" and he regularly appears on "Good Morning America."

Sparks was most recently seen on the big screen in the box office hit "Spiderman 2." His other film credits include the comedy hit "Dude, Where's My Car?," "Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star" and "Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town" with Billy Bob Thornton. Sparks also provided the voices for two animal characters in the 20th Century Fox film "Dr. Dolittle 2."

Check out Hal's site here: www.halsparks.com

Armin Van Buuren Interview

2008-07-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

This is a YouTube video we found of Armin Van Buuren being interviewed on the UK radio station KISS wearing the Super Buddha Organic long Sleeve Tolerance T. We thought it was pretty cool and decided to share.

For more info on Armin including upcoming shows and events you can check out his site at: arminvanbuuren.com

Super Buddha Spotted : Carl Cox

2008-07-10T19:18:00.001-07:00

World Famous Dj and Producer Carl Cox sports the Che Buddha T by Super Buddha somewhere in Europe.
www.carlcox.com

CARL COX is the best DJ of the past 25 years according to the results of a poll by dance music bible Mixmag.

The legendary club culture monthly, which celebrates its quarter of a century this year, surveyed their readers to establish their favourite spinner, tune, club and live act.

Cox said: "It’s a big honour to be considered the number one DJ after such a long time."

"I am very happy that people still enjoy my music and are still coming out to see me."

So, big thanks to all of those who voted in this poll for Carl.

The full poll results can be found in the June issue of Mixmag.

Super Buddha on the North Shore

2008-05-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Super Buddha Collective Member & Photographer, Fred Rozario of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil spotted ripping some sweet waves on the North Shore of Oahu.

We shot some photos of our new designs with Fred on the North Shore. Check back for the new pages and photos soon !

Armin Van Buuren and Super Buddha Europe

2008-05-08T09:58:00.000-07:00

www.arminvanbuuren.com

Aged just 31, Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100 poll - voted for by over 350,000 people across the world, and an indication of his prolific output over the 10 years he's been DJing and producing. Being the official World's Best DJ is just one of his many achievements, but the driving force behind his success is an overriding passion for dance music.

Armin is wearing the New Super Buddha Organic Cotton Tolerance Long Sleeve T

Super Buddha is pleased to announce
distribution in Europe and our new European website:
superbuddha.nl

Super Buddha Apparel is sold in Europe by

Buddha Facts
Postbus 170
2350 AD Leiderdorp
Kvk nr: 28062541
BTW/VAT: NL090980797 B01
The Netherlands

Email:
info@superbuddha.nl

Phone:
+31(0)71-8882002

Stay tuned for lots of exciting news and events from the Super Buddha Europe Tribe !

Surfrider's First Annual "Martinis & Bikinis" Raises Over $14,000 to Preserve Gaviota Coast

2008-01-17T17:05:00.000-08:00

Super Buddha donated apparel for the silent auction and rocked the catwalk.

Photo: Tomais

View our photo gallery of the event here.

On January 12th, warm Santa Ana winds greeted over 300 people who came out in support of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation's efforts to save the Gaviota coast, at the First Annual "Martinis and Bikinis," a new year's celebration of fashion and fun.

Held at The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, it was a closing reception for the "Glass Love: Contemporary Art and Surf" exhibit, which the chapter co-sponsored.

Local surf shops and community designers Feisty Swimwear, The Beach House, Truman & Grace, The Bikini Factory, Asha Couture, Deckers, Happy Endings Apparel, Low Tide Rising Apparel, Super Buddha Clothing, Surf Country, J7 Surf, and Solitude (owned by 1977 World Champion surfer and Montecito resident Shaun Tomson, who was on hand with his wife Carla) highlighted their 2008 men & women's swimwear and surfwear clothing lines, with local models styled by Salon U, who donated their services to do hair and make-up for 18 models! They didn't stop there, as salon owner Joel Patrick DJed the fashion show and party following a tight set of instrumental surf music by local band, "Kelp."

Kick Ass Karma T by Super Buddha : Photo: Sarah Fretwell

Food donated by Louie's California Bistro, The Sojourner Cafe, Aldo's Italian Restaurant and Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails, Duo Catering and Events, Village Modern Foods, and Trader Joe's complimented a p.i.n.k. Vodka Martini bar that featured special mixed drinks ("The Red Tide Pomegranate Martini," "The Gaviota Grapefruit Martini" and "The SB Surfrider Classic Martini") for the event created by bartenders graciously supplied by Milk & Honey Restaurant. A variety of Twin Fin Wines, New Belgium Brewing Company beers, Babycham and Matilija Water added to the night's festivities.

A raffle featuring a "Fat Tire" cruiser donated by New Belgium and a silent auction including donations of a Jason Kline Third World surfboard, an autographed ukulele from Jack Johnson, donations from The Four Seasons Biltmore, The Upham Hotel, OS3 Skateboards, Sustainable Vine, Oniric Records, Low Tide Rising Apparel, The SB Museum of Natural History, Zog's, Asha Couture. Chocolate Maya, Super Buddha Clothing, Caribbean Coffee, Embe Fashion, Tikiwaxx, The Church of Skatan, Deckers Outdoor, TEVA, Aldo's Italian Restaurant, as well as artwork and prints by Hank Pitcher, Amy Bird, Mike Ackerman and renowned surf photographers Dan Merkel and Branden Aroyan gave the crowd ample opportunities to support the chapter.

Collective Sheer Racerback Tank by Super Buddha : Photo: Sarah Fretwell

The event raised much needed funds to protect coastal resources threatened by development - specifically at the Santa Barbara Ranch which proposes building up to 75 mega-mansions, plus guest houses and out buildings (many on coastal bluff tops), in the "Naples" area north of Goleta. The SB chapter of the Surfrider Foundation continues to challenge inappropriate development along the Gaviota coast, ensuring preservation of the rural character of our coast from urban sprawl. "Martinis & Bikinis" was an amazing success, raising over $14,000 and increasing the community's awareness of pending development on the Gaviota coast. Chapter Chair Scott Bull and tireless volunteers are already planning next year's event!

Che Buddha Revolucao T by Super Buddha : Photo: Sarah Fretwell

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 60 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.

Love Not War Organic T by Super Buddha : Photo: Sarah Fretwell

SB Surfrider is a local, all-volunteer ocean and watershed environmental group (A 501(c)3 not-for-profit, Tax ID # 959341826), comprised of surfers and non-surfers alike, working on public access issues, beach clean-ups, school outreach programs, and protecting the beaches, water quality and open spaces that we love!

For more information, please visit www.sbsurfrider.org

Santa Barbara Independent 'Style Phile'

2007-11-15T12:56:00.000-08:00

BE THE BUDDHA
by Shannon Kelly Gould

A little over a year ago, designer/surfer/yogi Tom Mattson, who'd just returned from a trip through South America, dreamed up an idea with his pal Trenten Clark, who'd returned from an extended trip around Nepal and India. Wouldn't it be cool, they thought, "if we were doing our own thing to create a corporate culture that we define and to get more involved with things that we're passionate about?". Cool Indeed. They put their heads and respective experience together, and Super Buddha, a fair-trade, sweatshop-free, globally influenced clothing line that uses organic fabrics and promotes "positive propaganda" is the result. Mattson, who'd worked as an apparel designer, art director, designer, and producer for everyone from Barry Manilow to the Surfrider Foundation, wasn't hurting for experience, and the Super Buddha collection proves it. The duds are made from 100 percent combed ring-spun cotton to offer a better look, feel and fit. The Eastern-inspired, silk-screened designs ooze a message of cool consciousness that doesn't take itself too seriously. ("It's a global design collective, everyone together ... so Super Buddha is kind of like the superego, but better for the global conciseness," Mattson said.) From the get go, Super Buddha opted to join One Percent for the Planet, a global alliance of companies that donate one percent of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. And even though they've already outgrown their Santa Barbara silk-screening studio, Mattson and Clark opted keep the production they've had to start outsourcing local. Their line has been picked up by several stores nationwide; in Santa Barbara, look for Super Buddha at Arcobaleno Trade and Bikram Yoga, or check out their Web site, superbuddha.net.

944 September 2007 Fall Fashion Issue Storefront

2007-09-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

Join the members of the Super Buddha Global Design Collective in their mission to liberate minds and spread peace. The line's exclusive ‘Make Love Not War’ ultra soft 100 percent organic tees are subtly designed in Sanskrit and Portuguese typography for the stylish and discriminating activist. Super Buddha designers use low impact dyes and fabrics so fashionistas can feel good about what they wear. As the Collective members say "You Are All The Buddha". Check out all their eco friendly positive propaganda at www.superbuddha.net

Super Buddha Teams Up With 1% For The Planet

2007-08-08T10:01:00.001-07:00

It's official. Super Buddha is a member of 1% For The Planet - an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. Members recognize their responsibility to and dependence on a healthy environment and donate at least 1% of their annual sales to environmental organizations worldwide.

1% For The Planet was launched by Yvon Chouinard, environmental activist and founder of outdoor clothing company Patagonia, Inc., and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in 2001. Chouinard and Mathews, both astute and visionary businessmen, had empirical experience with the great success environmental commitment had brought to their businesses. They wanted to unify other companies to help solve the environmental crisis and build successful companies at the same time.

Super Buddha is proud to be a 1% For The Planet member. We hope to be an example by joining these other visionary businesses in committing to donate at least 1 percent of our net revenues to efforts that protect and restore our natural environment.

Learn more about 1% For the Planet: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org

Super Buddha Teams Up With The American Red Cross

2007-07-21T21:21:00.000-07:00

Super Buddha teamed up with the Santa Monica Chapter of the Red Cross to help raise money for vital programs including assisting families in need following national disasters.

25% of all sales raised from the event went to directly back to the Red Cross to support the programs and services offered by the Santa Monica Chapter including disaster relief and preparedness training, CPR/First Aid training, water safety programs, service to military families, international tracing, youth programs and more.
Donate Now

Trenten Clark pictured with Marcia Caldirola (Director of Development American Red Cross Santa Monica Chapter).

Super Buddha Spotted

2007-06-25T09:39:00.000-07:00

Summer Solstice June 23rd 2007 Santa Barbara, CA.
Spencer Barnitz, lead singer, songwriter of Spencer The Gardener spotted on stage sporting a Che Buddha Revolucao T by Super Buddha. Spencer rocked the crowd with his infectious latin surf pop positive jams. Para Paz !!!

Get Spencer's muy caliente new album 'Fiesta' aqui:
www.spencerthegardener.com

superbuddha.net goes LIVE

2007-04-25T09:44:00.001-07:00

We would like to welcome you to our new website. Its been a long time coming. We hope you enjoy your experience here.

Special News For Soul Brasil Magazine Readers

2007-04-11T08:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks for visiting our website.
Muito obrigado para visitando nosso website.

If you are reading this and came to our website from our ad in Soul Brasil Magazine, you are one of the very first visitors to our site.

Namaste,

The Super Buddha Team