Skater
aka Skateboard Fashion, Skate Style
"Function meets defiance"
Functional streetwear born from skateboarding culture. Baggy fits for movement, durable materials for falls, graphic expression for identity.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Skater
Skate parks, street spots, parking garages, stairwells
Philosophy
Skateboarding is not a crime, creativity through motion, crew is family
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Skater
The Street Skater
The Bowl Rider
The Filmer
What It Rejects
Skater exists in opposition to:
Authority
Restrictions
Pristine aesthetics
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Session filming
Spot hunting
Board customization
Video premieres
Origin
Emerged from 1970s California skateboarding scene, evolved through Dogtown Z-Boys and 1990s skate videos.
Era
1970s-Present
Regions
California, New York, Global urban
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Baggy jeans
- •Skate shoes
- •Graphic tees
- •Beanies
- •Hoodies
- •Dickies
- •Trucker hats
- •Cargo shorts
Silhouettes
- •Baggy
- •Relaxed
- •Functional
Color Palette
Urban neutrals with bold graphic statements
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Counterculture roots, DIY ethos, anti-authority, community-driven