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Skateboarding.<\/p>\n

It’s many of our generations’ introduction to streetwear and collecting sneakers. And not only was it at the forefront of many of our now crazed obsessions, but it’s played a pivotal role in how we build our wardrobes and what’s in our footwear rotations today.<\/p>\n

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An example of the timeless appeal of skate fashion from Supreme.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite Supreme being at the height of their existence amongst streetwear connoisseurs of today, they have also played a pivotal role in defining skate style on both coasts since the mid 90s. Rugby polos, box logo tees, bold color blocking, and repurposed workwear essentials were what put them on the map then and they’re what are making them as relevant as ever today.<\/p>\n

So relevant in fact that there have been a host of brands to follow suit with this business model to build their own cultural cache.<\/p>\n

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The Supreme skate team in Paris.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How does anyone get acquainted with what skate style looks like and what the mainstay building blocks are that create this timeless look? Watch just about any renowned skate video out there and that’s the golden ticket to endless wardrobe inspiration.<\/p>\n

The Nike SB Chronicles<\/em> series, Supreme’s “Blessed”<\/em> or “Cherry,”<\/em> adidas’ Away Days, <\/em>the Illegal Civilization<\/em> saga,\u00a0as well as Vans’ Propeller<\/em> movie. Skateboarding has carved out a lane of its own, not necessarily having to adhere to the cyclical trends in fashion. In other words, what was in way back when is probably still relevant now, but perhaps with a new wrinkle here and there.<\/p>\n

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Nike SB team members filmed in Chronicles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The stars of the Illegal Civilization 3 movie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The History<\/h1>\n
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Nike tennis recreated an iconic photo of James Dean walking the streets of NY with John McEnroe in the 80s. Upon the launch of the Challenge Court SB in 2012, they did it again with Gino Iannucci.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before skateboarding really hit the mainstream in the late 90s, there was still a major cross-over amongst basketball and tennis silhouettes that were just as applicable for better board feel as they were for grip on the court. Take OG Nike SB team member, Gino Iannucci for example. The NYC native has been renowned for skating icons like John McEnroe’s Challenge Court, due to its ability to promote better support and maximize the feel of the board. In fact, it made so much sense to skate this shoe that Nike SB would incorporate it into their fall\/winter collection in 2012.<\/p>\n

The 00’s were dominated by boxy fit hoodies, cargo pants, and puffy skate shoes. And while it looks like the chunky runner trend is slowly starting to evolve, it appears that the apparel wave from the early 00’s skate scene could fire again. With cargo pants making a comeback out of nowhere, it appears that designers are enabling the nostalgic nod even further with a more literal approach. Virgil Abloh has certainly incorporated these silhouettes into his collections at Louis Vuitton and OFF-WHITE, while acclaimed skate brands, like Vans and \u00e9S are also resurfacing with aesthetics inspired by the iconic era.<\/p>\n

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OG skate legend, Mike Carroll mixes grunge and skate aesthetics to form a look that’s still as relevant as ever.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the original four Nike SB team members, Reese Forbes with the Sea Crystal colorway of the SB Dunk High.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This look from Eric Koston would still land him on the front page of any style blog.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cargo pants and hoodies. A combo that Josh Kalis still incorporates into his wardrobe. And a combo that many streetwear enthusiasts have also begun to adopt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Long-time Vans rider, Tony Trujillo pairs black skinny jeans with a graphic tee and his signature Dr. T silhouette.\n
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Jonah Hill’s Mid 90s<\/em> movie would establish the look that would transcend through skate culture’s image into the mid 00s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Skaters That Have Style<\/h1>\n

Lance Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Button-ups and chinos, like Blazers have plenty of hang-time when it comes to timeless fashion pieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lance Mountain might be one of the more relevant conversations who stem from a skateboarding background. But it’s not just the world of skateboarding where these conversations are taking place. The original Bones Brigade icon and Stussy tribe member is just coming off a successful release of another signature rendition of the Nike SB Blazer. And not only that, he’s responsible for the most popular colorway thus far that launched for the Air Jordan 1 x Nike SB series.<\/p>\n

Much like the shoes he skates, Lance Mountain’s style is timeless and simple. Rarely does it stray from button up shirts and chinos, but then again, it doesn’t need to. He’s established a versatile uniform that works just as well five years from now as it did five years ago. And it makes it that much easier to pair with his go-to skate shoes, like SB Blazers and Jordan 1s.<\/p>\n

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They look just as good from the streets as they do poolside. Lance Mountain skating a signature pair of Blazers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Want Lance Mountain’s smooth skate style? He’s a member of the Stussy tribe, so the best bet would be to start at their web shop or any of their chapter stores.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gino Iannucci<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gino Iannucci appeared in the Nike SB Challenge Court commercial with tennis star, John McEnroe, where he united his loose skate style with easy going apparel pieces that helped zero in the focus on his and McEnroe’s signature shoes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gino Iannucci gives style a whole new meaning for skateboarding. Not only does he mix into his NYC roots, but he puts a sportswear flair on his look to create something that’s not only unique, but authentic.<\/p>\n

It seems as though skateboarders have an ability to spot the trends first or just make apparel styles look relevant even if they’re not necessary one of the season’s must have items. Gino Iannucci is one of those individuals who represents the motto, “It’s the man the makes the clothes” – pairing easy essentials like tees and chinos with cool Nikes that have an effortless air about them. Like several other prominent skaters, he’s been able to parlay his skate influence and sense of fashion into modeling, appearing for seasonal campaigns, like Eidos.<\/p>\n

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Skate meets sport influence once again, as Gino wears the Nike SB Lunar Gato, which borrows from Nike’s long-standing soccer design influence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gino Iannucci models for fashion brand, Eidos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n