skatewear

Boarder fashion apparel

Skatewear is clothing associated with skateboarding culture—loose-fitting pants, graphic tees, hoodies, and sneakers designed for both skating and street style.

The term covers both functional gear worn while skating and the fashion aesthetic that emerged from it: Thrasher hoodies became mainstream skatewear.

Brands like Vans, Supreme, and Palace blur the line between athletic and casual wear.

apparel

hoodie

Topped sweatshirt

flannel · denim · baggy · crewneck · corduroy · snapback · oversized · vans · workshirt

subculture

thrasher

Ground-foraging mimid songbird

  • punkRaw, fast rock genre
  • grungeAccumulated dirt or filth
  • DIYAmateur home projects

underground · counterculture · zine · indie · antiestablishment · graffiti · hiphop · defiance · nonconformity · alternative

aesthetic

distressed

Suffering emotional turmoil

worn-in · faded · patchwork · ripped · retro

brands

vans

Enclosed cargo vehicles

spitfire · element · palace · baker · girl · deathwish · antihero · fallen

protection

helmet

Protective head covering

mouthguard

Opposites
formality

skatewearformalwear

Elegant occasion attire

business attire · suits · black tie · evening wear · office wear

athletic context

skateweartennis whites

Traditional racquet sport clothing

golf attire · athletic wear · gym wear · activewear · polo shirts

cultural positioning

skatewearconservative dress

Restrained, traditional clothing

classic Americana

Family

skate, wear, skates, skater, skaters, skating, skateboard, skateboarder, skateboarders

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G