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Palace Skateboards x Bronze 56K

Posted on June 5, 2015June 11, 2015 by bythelevel

As with all releases from the London skate giants, the hype around this collaboration has been huge across social media over the last few days. In a release that we should of seen coming, Palace and Bronze 56K finally lift the lid on their collaborative apparel and deck collection.

The concise release is comprised of graphic tees, hoodies and sweaters, sticking to a minimal colour palette of black and white, with hits of bronze on the dual branded tri-logo designs. Alongside the apparel offering is a deck series made up of four boards, in which we see some reworks of classic Palace designs as well as some original graphics that utilise logo pieces from both brands.

Following on from high profile collaborations with adidas and on the back of their flagship store launch, the latest collaborative venture sees Palace return to their roots with the New Yorkers, in a release that aligns with the gritty lo-fi aesthetic that has seen both parties gain a large cult following over the years.

The Palace Skateboards x Bronze 56k collection is available in-store at Palaces London flagship on Brewer Street and online exclusively at www.palaceskateboards.com from 11pm GMT tonight (Friday the 5th of June). You can also pick up the deck series from Flatspot. and Slam City Skates.

To celebrate the release of the collection, Palace and Bronze56K have also come together on this rad edit dubbed “PARAMOUNT”. The 21 minute video features riders Blondey McCoy, Chewy Cannon, Torey Goodall, Juan Saavedra, Charlie Young, Rory Milanes, Benny Fairfax, Lucien Clarke, Danny Brady, Shawn Powers, Karim Bakhtaoui, Josh Wilson, Dick Rizzo, Joseph Delgado, Rob Gonyon, Billy McFeely, Mark Humienik, Chachi and Kevin Tierney. Enjoy it in its entirety below….

Quartersnacks: Start of Summer 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015June 5, 2015 by bythelevel

It seems as though the warm weather has made its way over to the east coast of America and Quartersnacks start the summer right with a brand new clip, which sees the team and a few additional familiar faces shred the streets of New York. Their latest edit continues to focus on the brands, and the city’s, dedication towards street skating, featuring the usual team alongside guest appearances from the likes of Alex Olson, Yaje Popson and Bobby Worrest.

Enjoy the video below and head over to www.quartersnacks.com for more news

Tale of Four Cities: New York with Aaron Herrington

Posted on June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 by bythelevel

Aaron Herrington plays the tour guide as Converse continue to explore the four cities in which the CONS project takes place – Boston, Toronto, Los Angeles and for this instalment – New York.

Having moved to the city 5 years ago, CONS skate ambassador Herrington takes us round his adopted home, hitting up some of the best skate spots including Les Skatepark, Labor skate store, as well as some of his favourite food hangouts. Enjoy the video below and be sure to visit www.conversecons.com for more information.

Öctagon Full Video

Posted on May 31, 2015May 31, 2015 by bythelevel

Following a series of teasers over the past few months and a world tour of premiers, we can finally take a look at the full-length video from “Öctagon” that has been produced with support from Carhartt WIP.

Taking a slightly different approach to the more conventional skate video, Öctagon showcases the unique art direction of the brand. Directed by Joaquim Bayle the video focuses on defiance against a world in which people are controlled by higher powers, incorporating futuristic, tech inspired graphics against the city backdrop’s of Tokyo, Paris, London, Helsinki and Lisbon.

Since I first saw the teaser images I’ve been trying to find out a bit more about this mysterious ‘Öctagon’ . At first I thought it was a line from Carhartt WIP’s skate department but on closer inspection, although the project has been supported in part by Carhartt, it seems as though the brand has an entity of its own. Having read through other write ups and Öctagon’s interview with Free Skateboard Mag, they seem to be keeping their cards close to their chest with a load of cryptic answers. One thing that is undeniable is the quality of the video and more importantly the skateboarding. There is a strong sense of rebellion from the company and this transcends in the video, something that is deeply rooted in skateboarding’s heritage.

If anything it’s exciting to see a brand arriving with a fresh concept and a slightly different take on things and although I’m sure it will be met with some resistance, it’s good that they are looking to push things forward. Team riders for “Öctagon” include Edouard Depaz, Valentin Bauer, Bram De Cleen, Joseph Biais, Yeelen Moens and Rémy Taveira, while this full length video features Edouard Depaz, Valentin Bauer, as well as Carhartt WIP riders Joseph Biais, Bram De Cleen and Sylvain Tognelli amongst others.

Enjoy the video below and for more information be sure to keep an eye on www.octagon-exe.com and the brands instagram page.

New Balance Numeric present “Sunland”

Posted on May 28, 2015May 31, 2015 by bythelevel

Following a year long hiatus in production, New Balance Numeric returns with a brand new line of skate ready footwear, all of which are showcased in this awesome new short film entitled “Sunland”.

Put together by the Brindle Collective the continuously flowing short follows the New balance team as they shred the streets through to the school yard, wearing 5 new models and thirteen new styles introduced by the brand as part of the relaunch. Alongside some hits of quality skateboarding, the feel good video is a visual treat throughout and features team riders Arto Saari, Tom Knox, Jordan Taylor, Tyler Surrey, Jordan Trahan, PJ Ladd, Marquise Henry, Jack Curtin, Levi Brown and Tom Karangelov.

Enjoy the video below. You can pick up the latest from New Balance Numeric over at Flatspot. now.

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Supreme x Vans Summer 2015 Old Skool Collection

Posted on May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 by bythelevel

Continuing their popular collaborative ventures, Supreme and Vans team up once again, this time giving the iconic Old Skool an updated rework for the Summer.

Despite both companies heritage lying in skateboarding, their latest iteration of the timeless Old Skool seems to focus on exploiting the shoes popularity in the lifestyle market, applying a perforated leather to the shoes upper for a premium look, although with the hard wearing leather I’m sure they skate well too. Arriving in four clean colour options, the shoes features additional leather detailing in the iconic sidestripe and tonal laces, all of which sits on top of a crisp white sole unit which is seperated with the classic black piping around the midsole.

The Supreme x Vans Summer 2015 Old Skool collection will be available at Supreme’s London location and online from the Thursday the 28th of May (Tomorrow).

Hélas Sporting Club Edit

Posted on May 22, 2015May 22, 2015 by bythelevel

Hélas present a new edit entitled ‘Hélas Sporting Club’ which sees the team bring the vibes to the streets of Barcelona to the sound of Joey Bada$$, rocking some of the latest apparel from their ‘Paris Sportif’ collection.

With the team in the process of filming the Hélas full length video, the French brand give us a snippet of whats to come in this four and a half minute clip featuring team riders: Lucas Puig, Luypa Sin, Jesus Fernandez, Javier Sarmiento, Thierry Gormit, Marek Zaprazny, Roman Lisivka, Pedro Attenborough, Jose Vivero Diaz, JB Gillet, Max Geronzi, Stephen Khou, Alex Maison, Charles Collet, Kristian Krasimirov, JP Villa, Karl Salah.

Enjoy the video below and head to www.helascaps.com for more information or to shop their latest.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our interview with Hélas head honcho Lucas Puig HERE.