RVCA

RVCA • (pronounced: IPA|Fact|date=May 2008) of Costa Mesa, California [http://www.hoovers.com/free/search/simple/xmillion/index.xhtml?query_string=RVCA&which=company&x=0&y=0&page=1]

History

RVCA was founded by PM Tenore, who is also the creative director. The company markets itself as an original combination of art, music, fashion and a modern lifestyle. At the forefront of this goal has been RVCA's Artist Network Program (ANP) - a venture established to showcase both renowned and relatively unknown artists.

Culture

RVCA is closely associated with skateboard and surf culture; the company sponsors a skateboard and surf team. RVCA clothing is found in skateboard/surf shops and can also be found in Nordstrom, Bloomgindales, Tilly's, PacSun and numerous other shops. B.J. Penn, sponsored by RVCA, wears his RVCA trunks for major UFC events.

Because of its art focus, RVCA is also associated with the street graffiti subculture. RVCA is involved with various contemporary art galleries such as New Image Art Gallery in Los Angeles and the Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco Established to promote the genuine integrity of RVCA's subcultures while simultaneously giving back to the community.

Sponsored artists

* Mark Hunter (Photographer)
* Cory Early (Photographer)
* Jack Johnson (Musician)
* Matt Costa
* Christian Jacobs (The Aquabats)
* Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo)
* Ed Templeton
* Mark Mulroney
* Brendan Fowler
* Matt Gordon
* Leo Vieira (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter)
* B. J. Penn
* Vitor Belfort

Surf Team

*Matt Archbold
*Makua Rothman
*Asher Pacey
*Daniel Jones
*Dino Adrian
*Ford Archbold
*Jarrah Tutton
*Kalani David
*Alex Knost
*Nathan Webster
*Russel Smith
*Christian Fletcher

Skate Team

*Austin Stephens
*Cairo Foster
*David Reyes
*Ed Templeton
*Josh Harmony
*Keegan Sauder
*Kevin Long
*Leo Romero
*Nestor Judkins
*Raymond Molinar

External links

* [http://www.rvca.com Official page]
* [http://www.productdose.com/wiki/RVCA RVCA Profile]
* [http://www.leovieirabjj.com Leo Vieira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu]