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STYLE PROFILEWRITTEN BY BreAnne ToepperPhotographed by Jeff FarsaiJeremy WrightBorn and raised in Long Beach, pro bodyboarder Jeremy Wright still callsthis great city home. Wright said he’s been called a “gypsy” because heis always traveling for both work and pleasure. He has been bodyboardingsince the age of 17, allowing him to explore new places which he may neverhave known existed. Last year he was gone for eight months and has noplans to slow down anytime soon. When he is home, you’ll find him hangingout with his family and close friends. An all-around athlete, Wright loves tohang out at the Bay playing ultimate Frisbee, tennis, and has now takenup golf. He also likes to wear brands that support bodyboarding. His styledefinitely says “California cool” and shows his endearing love for the beach.Visit jeremy-wright.com for more information.Who are your style icons?If I had to choose one person, it would be the current Drop Knee worldchamp, David Hubbard. He’s a really unique individual with unique style.Where do you like to shop, locally, andelsewhere?When I get something in Long Beach I like to cruise down Second Street.Everything else I make sure to get at Alternative Surf in Seal Beach.Favorite brands/designers:My favorite brands are RXYM, Grand Flavor, Unite, I am None and PlasticPeople. My favorite designers are Nick Arant, Buzzy Jenkins and ChuckGuaranio.What is on your iPod?I am about to stretch and mellow out to Robin Sharma and Zig Ziglar.They are motivational speakers and I love their podcasts! They are reallyinspiring and positive.Are there any local designers you like andsupport?My best friend Kevin Jenkins owns Embrace Apparel, and makes somereally cool stuff.Since you travel a lot, where would you sayhad the most fashionable people?The top three that come to mind would be the people that I saw in Paris,New York and Portugal.What has been your biggest splurge?When I was in Australia last year, I bought this super-cool pair of GrandFlavour shorts and a pair of grey Unite jeans. They are both bodyboardingclothing companies and I wanted to support them. Plus, their stuff isawesome. I am not sure what the total was, but I know I wasn’t planningon spending as much as I did. nDo you know someone with their own sense of style? Email us atstyle@longbeachmagazine.com and let us know.longbeachmagazine.com 13