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Watch: DGK x Quartersnacks Part 1

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With their collaborative collection set to drop in all good skate stores imminently, DGK and Quartersnacks drop their first clip in a two part series to celebrate the release. Cut against the sounds of Jeezy and Troy Ave, the short video by Brad Rosado features rider Wade Desarmo amongst others shredding spots across New York City.

The Quartersnacks for DGK capsule collection will feature a limited edition deck, a dual branded grey hoodie and sweatpant combo, graphic tees and a long sleeve all over print polo top. Check the video above and keep an eye out for the collab drop which will be arriving at select stores including Lost Art,  Palomino and Slam City soon.

This coming Thursday, the 14th of January, Slam City will be holding a launch party for the release at their Covent Garden store, so if you’re in town be sure to swing by and check it out.

 

Skateboard Cafe Alfresco

Watch: Skateboard Cafe – Alfresco

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While we were all busy tucking in to our turkey’s, Skateboard Cafe were busy blessing us with a christmas gift of their own, making ‘Alfresco’ available to watch in full online. It’s an instant classic from the independent UK brand who continue to show us why they are considered one of the most exciting skate companies to come out of the country. Filmed and edited by Rich Smith, the video features riders Shaun Currie, Mike Arnold, Josh Arnott, Korahn Gayle, Harry Ogilvie and Danny Wainwright.

Enjoy the full clip below and be sure to support Skateboard Cafe by buying the physical copy from Note, Native and Bored of Southsea.

 

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Watch: Sidewalk present Unsung – A Third Foot, Lovenskate, Satta

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 Sidewalk team up with filmmaker’s George Nevin and Louis Gane to present the second instalment of their Unsung series, paying homage to three of the UK’s most exciting independent skate companies. The short video follows Joe Lauder of Satta, Lovenskate’s Stuart Smith and Ken Gear from A Third Foot as they give a tour of their work spaces and speak on the influences and inspirations behind each of their brands.

Enjoy the full video below and be sure to check the last episode HERE. Head over to sidewalkmag.com for more.

 

Neighbourhood Mitch

Neighbourhood: Mitch

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As we continue to document the Brighton skate scene and celebrate the characters around it, our Neighbourhood series returns with a brand new clip featuring Mitch, a recent departure from the streets of Brighton who now resides in Norway. We were lucky enough to film the clip at the newly built Gamlebyen skatepark in East Oslo…

“I hit up Mitch to film this clip, because he’s a Brighton transplant in Oslo. Gamlebyen where he lives, has just had the first section of it’s skatepark completed, so ideas were fresh on the new concrete, but we grossly underestimated the struggles of filming any kind of skateboarding in winter in Norway. The park was always wet, even when it hadn’t rained for a week, then the frost and snow came and it seemed like we were never going to be able to finish filming. Luckily after a few evenings praying to Thor & Odin last week, there was somehow one mostly dry day and we got to get one last session in. Mitch is honestly one of the most fun people to skate with that I’ve ever met, so getting to film this was a total pleasure in spite of the Nordic weather. Love you Mitch !!” – Sirus 

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Check the previous ‘Neighbourhood’ clip with Jez HERE

Video: Sirus F Gahan

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Magenta Skateboards SS16 “AIME” Lookbook

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 Magenta have come through with a slightly unexpected, yet more than welcome, cut & sew line dubbed "AIME" ready for Spring/Summer 2016.

Although its been a theme for more and more skate brands to try their hand at cut & sew of late, there's not many who have produced something as far removed from their main line and as well executed in the way that Magenta have in this collection. It's apparent that every aspect of design, from the cut, the colour palette and even down to the visuals have been considered, giving the line a strong identity of its own, one that represents quality clothing for those who prefer something slightly more formal than the staple graphic tee. There's definitely a French sensibility towards their design as well. The collection features light weight linen button-up shirts and linen pants in various earthy colour treatments, a very European take on smart/causal wear. Washed out burgundy, navy, black and off-white make up the colour palette for the rest of the release in which we see lightweight chore jackets, fitted long-sleeve t-shirts and polo shirts, rounded off with a selection of accessories which includes a practical messenger bag.

The Magenta Skateboards "AIME" collection is set to hit retailers in February of next year so be sure to keep an eye on their social for updates. For now enjoy the lookbook above and head over to their site to shop their current range.

 

Pass~Port Range #16 Hardware

Pass~Port Range #16 Hardware

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Alongside the brands latest apparel release, Pass~Port present a new graphic series for their Range #16 hardware. The new drop features several new designs which run across the apparel and deck collection, paying homage to their home nation of Australia, alongside new wood grain/floral pro decks and a gold, silver and bronze series of serpent graphics. There is also a very special collaborative collection within the release that pays tribute to renowned Australian photographer Rennie Ellis, whose work has been exhibited all over the world, with an impressive 17 books to his name.

You can shop the latest hardware range from Pass~Port at all good skate stores including Flatspot.  and Welcome Skate Store.

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Hélas Caps “Since Tomorrow” F/W 3015/3016 Collection

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 Hélas Caps return this season with their “Since Tomorrow” Fall/Winter 3015/3016 collection, expanding the brands outerwear line for the colder months.

Headed up by one of modern skateboardings biggest names, Lucas Puig’s Hélas is one of the more refreshing brands on the market, drawing from numerous influences to deliver an overtly French take on casual skate/streetwear. Their latest release sees Hélas stick to their guns, as they have done season to season, naturally developing their line from once being heavily headwear focused to introducing various new apparel styles. Combining themes from 90’s sports wear with inspiration from high end design, the release features staple graphic tees, hoodies, sweaters, and more technical outerwear in the colour blocked pullover hooded jackets with matching tracksuit bottoms. The collection is rounded off by a considered range of headwear, utilising various materials and applying familiar embroidered logo detailing.

The Hélas Caps “Since Tomorrow” F/W 3015/3016 Collection is available now at select retailers across the UK including Flatspot, Urban Industry and Slam City Skates

For more information on Hélas Caps, be sure to check our interview with brand founder Lucas Puig from earlier this year HERE.