Notable dreamboat pro skateboarder and recent refugee of Quiksilver downsizing, Alex Olson, is the first name attached to two French fashion houses’ testing-of-waters in the griptape market. This past weekend, Olson leaked several shots of team edition griptape from both Chanel and LVMH subsidiary, Céline on Instagram. He has reportedly been receiving boxes from both companies, so details as to which brand he will sign under remain foggy, though one of the photos did state “Chanel grip is better than the Céline grip,” making it safe to assume Chanel is offering the better contract and/or a superior product. Interestingly enough, Mike Carroll left a comment saying “Need” under the Chanel shot, leading industry insiders to believe that Carroll and Olson will soon be announced as Chanel’s first two teamriders. One would hope that the addition of a native French rider (Puig? J.B?) is not far away.
Chanel’s grip is expected to retail for around ~$1,000 at Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Supreme, and flagship Chanel locations worldwide. No word on Céline’s price point, though most assume it will be in a similar range. Naturally, one of the photos included a comment from someone who has no idea what a “hipster” is asking, “Now there’s griptape hipsters?” Pabst and Chanel don’t mix, bro. Get your caricatures straight.
Up Next: Le Snack de Quarté pour Dior Homme & Maison Matt Mooney Margiela.
Gucci, Louis Vutton, Fendi, & Prada grip not too far behind?
So if the Sales Associate at Saks 5th Avenue puts bubbles in my griptape, do I get another sheet for free?
So sick? Will go great with the bentley deck I just bought for 15k!
Im looking forward to buying raf simons 1995 griptape from barney’s.
I also heard that alexander wang is in talks with jerry hsu about a new griptape venture. Premiere footy of the whole team at the next art basel.
Cant wait to cruise canal lookin for knockoffs
MOUSEGRIP
“Up Next: Le Snack de Quarté pour Dior Homme & Maison Matt Mooney Margiela.” Now THAT’S what I call some motherfucking skateboard journalism.
wow…we have already made the very best grip in the world. ha..too funny
This shit is sickening. Just say NO to assholes like this trying to buy into our scene and then sell it out. And a big fuck you to anybody who supports this crap.
Finally a superior griptape company for superior cone skating. Fuck the rest, Chanel is the best.
dedleg killed it, maison mooney margiela is amazing
Airwalk being revamped as Catwalk SB in 2013.
No one would buy this… Nuff said…
Hahaha! 33,333% markups on griptape now! wow
U pay 33 centz 4 grip tape?