Juice Press is a Sweat The Style favorite, perfect for when you’re on the go and need some fuel in New York City. Everything they create is delicious and made from organic non-GMO ingredients. The special Love Me juice is made from spinach, green apple, kale, lemon, and their special blend of probiotics while the bottle has the iconic Love Me mark created by New York artist Curtis Kulig. Sweet while still healthy, what’s not to love!
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Long Reversible Crew Jacket: Sweat Crew
Jogger Pant Grey Melange: Sweat Crew
Vintage T-shirt: Supreme
Sneakers: New Balance
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Sweat The Style girl Chanel Johnson doesn’t let a little rain get in the way of her morning run through the arts district of downtown. Chanel looks beautiful balancing city and nature in Sweat Crew. Since moving to Los Angeles from the south, she’s become more involved in health, natural beauty and fitness. On days that she’s too busy to run, hike or hit the gym she likes to use the Nike Training App at home by plugging it into her Apple TV for a quick sweat. Rain or shine, Chanel makes time to work on being the best version of herself.
Who do you sweat?
Those who have the courage to follow their dreams.
What do you sweat?
New ways to become a better version of myself and helping others to do the same.
Where do you sweat?
Wherever I can!
When do you sweat?
As often as I can, especially when I need to feel motivated.
How do you sweat?
Using Nike+Training Club’s app and hiking beautiful trails.
Why do you sweat?
I sweat to look and feel great, and to prove to myself that I can accomplish anything.
Sweat with Chanel on her Instagram.
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When you’re not about that life but think it might not be such a bad idea…
Pressed Juicery Greens 2 is a staple when you want all the goodness of a green juice, but are still easing into the pressed juice life. It has a nice balance of leafy greens, refreshing citrus and sweet apple. Great before or after a workout.
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They say everyone should live in New York City once. The birthplace of the most culturally important movements of our generation, the amount of creators that have walked, painted, skated, pounded and run its streets is both daunting and impressive. But the island can be a crowded lonely place. New York City is a test for most… Not easily passed. Magnetic, electric, alluring, and merciless. What was once a creative’s playground is ever-evolving and changing with the times. The OGs reminisce about the old New York. The new generation wonder what they missed. Hence the cycle that is culture and inevitably life. But nostalgia is for yesterday. The youth will always rise up and find a way to break through.
With the explosion of the digital age, the Internet and social media being the most prevalent tool in youth culture history, we took a stroll through the city streets with one of New York City’s newest personalities, Emily Oberg to get a taste of the new New York as well as sweat some style.
Emily Oberg represents the new generation of Sweat The Style girls that think and live just a little different than New York newbies of the past. More into lunar soles than stiletto heels and rising early for a sweat than chasing the night away. Getting a green juice at Summers, plant shopping at Sprout Home, and checking out some furniture at Two Jakes; the Canadian spoke with us about how she stays healthy and active in one of the busiest cities in the world. While overcoming new challenges of being new to the new New York and what it takes to shine in the brightest city in the world.
Where were you born?
Calgary.
Where did you live before you moved to New York City?
Vancouver for about 2 years.
Why did you move to New York City?
I got a job offer and I always wanted to live here, so it worked out perfectly.
Once you arrived was it what you imagined it to be?
No it wasn’t, I was actually quite lonely and sad when I first got here. I guess because I had just left everything I know. New York was so unfamiliar in a lot of ways, but I had dreamt of it forever so I was also overjoyed to be here. People were not as nice as I imagined them to be, and the city was huge. It was overwhelming but I enjoyed it all and I never second guessed coming here.
Was it difficult to get acclimated?
It took me some time to find my way around, even still I get lost sometimes! New York is huge, and I’m often alone so I can’t rely on someone else to know where I’m going. People in Canada are so nice and it’s so the opposite here, which is why I’ve reinforced the idea of “Being Nice is Cool” so much. I never want to lose that niceness about myself. The lifestyle is also very different, always on the go and always something to do or be done. But I try to lay low and I enjoy staying home, I should really explore more though!
What are the differences in the mystique and the reality of living in New York City day to day?
People probably think it’s glamorous and you’re always going somewhere fancy but it’s not like that, not my life at least. It’s a lot of working and a lot of commuting. It’s also really hard to meet people, unless you can offer someone something they really don’t care to have anything to do with you.
As a young creative professional do you think being in New York City is as important as it once was now that the Internet and social media have become so dominant?
I don’t think so because it’s so easy to be connected because of technology. But, it can only go so far. There are some things you just need to be in New York for. It depends on what job you want really, everything will always be in New York and it will always be the centre of the world and the centre of fashion/music/art. There are other places to explore but you must come here at some point during your life. If you want to get into any of those worlds. Make your connections, establish yourself here, and then move on.
Do you feel a sense of support as a young creative in the New York City community?
My very close friends support me and I get a ton of support from people online who don’t even know me. But the majority of everyone else doesn’t really support each other. People are so selfish and insecure that they aren’t happy for each other’s success. They don’t understand that the world is so big there is room for everyone. Because they are so small and narrow minded, they are so self-involved and they think the world revolves around them and no one else can have a piece. Competition is healthy but we all need to support each other. It’s sad and it sucks, but people like that will only go so far. So you have to make peace with that and only deal with the people who are truly down for you.
In the past so many cultural and counter-cultural movements started or blossomed in New York City from hip-hop to street art. Do you feel that is still the case or has the Internet changed the importance of geographical location?
I feel like New York is no longer the centre for that, and that other parts of the world are becoming much more interesting. Maybe it’s because I live here… but I just think that New York has gotten so big it’s pushed all of the super talented people out and they’ve found a home somewhere else. Europe is really having a moment, so is LA. New York has become so overexposed that the real, interesting art isn’t here anymore.
Do you find it hard to maintain a healthy active lifestyle in one of the busiest cities in the world?
At first it was hard, but I’ve learned how to. Things are so convenient in New York. A healthy meal is so easy to find, and you’re constantly walking so you’re getting some form of excercise everyday. Also, there are gyms everywhere and great places to run, so living here makes it fun to be active.
Tell us about your daily regime?
I get up at about 6:45 and leave my house by 7 to make a 7:30 morning class. I take different classes to mix it up, but they all focus on cardio, strength endurance and toning. After that, I’ll go to the steam room and shower and get ready, I love getting ready at Equinox it’s so luxe haha. Then, I’ll go to our cafeteria at work and get egg whites with toast or sweet potatoes and a side of peanut butter for some protein. I’ll get to work around 9:30 and check the internet for any music or style news, I’ll see if a new album or tape dropped and then I’ll listen to that all day. I’ll write my first story and tape it, do a second and then I’ll get lunch with friends. Chopt is usually the place I go to everyday. I’ll come back and work on another story and shoot it, then I’m done with News videos. If I have time, I’ll work on other projects and then I’ll go to the gym again, I usually do a cycling class in the evening because mornings focus on muscle training. I’ll go home and make a salad and then go to bed.
What are some of your favorite spots to maintain a healthy lifestyle in New York City?
Equinox and Soul Cycle 4-5 days a week twice a day. I love Juice Generation. I also love Chopt for the salads and Sweet Green! Easy, quick and healthy meals that you never get sick of eating.
What kind of music do you sweat to?
I like rap or house music. Sometimes R&B but it has to be really up tempo.
What are your favorite places to dine when you have a bit more time?
Cafe Mogador, it’s so simple and healthy, I take everyone from out of town there. I also love Samurai Mama for udon and sushi. Mr Chow is great luxe Chinese food. And I also love Diner for their burger.
What are your favorite places to shop?
I don’t shop much. I have a few of the same pieces of things that I love and I just rotate those. But I do love Maryam Nasir Zadeh, Creatures of Comfort, Aritzia, Modells for basics, Stella Dallas for vintage Levis, and Dover Street Market of course!
How would you describe your personal style?
Sporty & Rich! A mix between athletic wear and luxury. I love minimalism, and I love solid colors. Phoebe Philo (Celine’s creative director) is my biggest style muse, she nails it every time. Lady-like with a nice pair of trousers or a dress shirt, while also keeping it young with sneakers or a high pony tail.
Has New York City affected the way you dress?
Definitely, I am much more laid back. My style has also become more athletic than it was because you need to be comfortable here or your day is just ruined. You walk around so much, the weather changes constantly, so being comfy is a must. I also work so much that I’m not able to take a lot of time to get dressed, so having a solid uniform makes getting dressed easier.
What are your favorite things to do on your days off?
I love to just stay home and stay in bed all day long. I work, but I do it leisurely and I take breaks in between. I’ll listen to music really loudly all day long, and the light is so nice in my room that I don’t even want to go outside. I start my day by going to get a juice or something healthy to eat, and then I’ll get some work done, I always have a lot of side projects going, so weekends are for that. Since it’s gotten warmer, I have been riding on my friend’s motorcycle which is one of my favorite things to do! I’ll go for dinner with friends to somewhere in my neighborhood and I’ll go home and go to bed early when everyone else goes out, I really don’t enjoy being out and I never have a fear of missing out so, I just don’t ever go!
What’s your advice for young girls moving to New York City for school or work that aspire to follow in your footsteps?
I would say just figure out what you’re good at and what you have a talent for, and go hard with that. Also, since social media is so important and a big part of how I got to where I am, try to develop a presence on it. Be selective and careful of how you choose to showcase yourself but also be expressive and show people what your aesthetic and taste is. They’ll gravitate toward you because of it.
Any tips or tricks you’ve learned to incorporate being healthy and active into your busy lifestyle?
Going to the gym early, because sometimes your days are so busy and you get exhausted or something comes up and you might not be able to go later on. So to get it over with is the best thing to do. Also, eating small meals throughout the day and snacking so you don’t over indulge when you do have time to have a meal. I would also say doing a juice cleanse every few months just to reset your system and get some vitamins into your body quickly. Plus they make your skin look amazing almost instantly. I would also say that it helps to prioritize your health before anything else. It’s hard, but it needs to come before your work and before your social life. That takes practice, but once you have it down, it just becomes habit and a part of who you are.
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Introducing the first collection from Sweat x Sweat The Style. Welcome to active streetwear for women. The first of its kind. Engineered for the gym, designed for the street. Performance apparel made for those who sweat hard to look good and want to look good while they sweat hard. From metropolitan streets to nature’s peaks, Sweat x Sweat The Style represents the new generation in active.
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That’s cold, ice cold…
The Juice in Atwater Village is one of the best juice shops on the eastside of Los Angeles. It’s important to start the day with something healthy to stay energized like a green juice when you don’t have a lot of time. #03 is a Sweat The Style favorite, made of organic apple, celery, kale, romaine, parsley, lemon, and ginger.
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In the streets of New York City Sweat The Style girl model Thayná Santos works it for Christina Paik’s lens. She sports a reversible bomber by Elvira over a Nike sports bra, with Alexander Wang shorts, and gold Foamposites. The perfect blend between high fashion and sportswear, black and gold has never looked so sleek.
Who do you sweat?
Grasiele Lima my friend.
What do you sweat?
My whole body.
Where do you sweat?
I run on the West Side Highway and at the gym near my apartment.
When do you sweat?
Normally afternoon or evenings but if I can’t I will find time during the day.
How do you sweat?
Running.
Why do you sweat?
Because I run soooo hard!
Run with Thayná on her Instagram.
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“I can only hope to slip away from the thought, causing all my pain, that I was never quite enough for you. And I will fight my way I know to the other side, where you don’t even matter no more.” It’s a simple line yet incredibly complex and layered much like the incredible debut from Sweat The Style friend, superproducer Emile Haynie. On the surface you would be hard-pressed not to hear a Haynie track or influence in the modern sonic landscape that is pop music at any particular point of your day. If you close your eyes and listen closely… that is indeed one of his songs blasting at your Soul Cycle cool down right now from SoHo to Sunset.
Much like the journey of self discovery, Emile has tapped into the ethos that is modern success… “I’m going to do something incredible because you don’t think I’m good enough.” A combative, confusing, and complicated downtown NYC romance (like we’ve all had) inspired Haynie to push himself to make the most inspired album of the year.
Good music motivates us. It’s the soundtrack to our lives. At times it is everything. In most ways we are all fighting to get to the other side… Never completely satisfied with our accomplishments, whether personal or professional. And Emile has found a collaborative (working with the likes of Lana Del Rey, Lykke Li, Charlotte Gainsbourg, among others) and catalytic way to help us fight to the other side. Without pain there is no gain… And if we want to rise, inevitably, sometimes first… “We Fall.”
Get Emile Haynie’s “We Fall” on iTunes and listen to a few of the tracks on SoundCloud.
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