Streetwear Pioneers: The Story of Homeboy Loud Couture
How German skateboard clothing brand Homeboy created the blueprint for street-inspired apparel in the 1980s.
Step into the Dark Fantasy of Skateboard-inspired Graphic Artist Martin Ander
ILLUMINATED PAPER interviews graphic artist Martin Ander about his creative process at the launch of graphic anthology book "Ouff!"
Meet the Skateboarder Behind the ‘Cult of Tom’ (Penny) Instagram Account
ILLUMINATED PAPER talks all things Tom Penny with Will Howe, the mastermind behind the popular Cult of Tom Instagram account.
From Malibu to Global Phenomenon: The Story of 1980s Boardsports Apparel...
How surfer and conceptual artist Jimmy Ganzer turned a DIY-board shorts brand into a global lifestyle phenomenon.
The Inside Story of Street-Inspired Footwear Brand 3-3-20
Just a random number or signs of the Illuminati? Interview with Swedish skateboarder Sami Tolppi about his new street-inspired footwear brand 3-3-20 .
The 5 Greatest Wu-Tang Clan Songs in Skateboard Videos
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang, ILLUMINATED PAPER takes a look at the classic skateboard video parts that created a legacy.
Inside the Skate Music Radio Show Every Skateboarder Should Listen to
Music plus skateboarding equals magic. Interview with skateboarder and radio producer Gianluca Quagliano, the mastermind behind NTS Live’s SKATE MUZIK radio show.
How éS Footwear Created the Mid-1990s Technical Skateboard Sneakers Trend
ILLUMINATED PAPER gets the inside story on puffy 1990s skate shoes that have spawned the 'dad shoe' trend from Don Brown, Chief Brand Strategist at Sole Technology (éS Footwear, etnies, Emerica).
The Story Behind Skateboard-inspired Furniture Label Willow’s World
Known as the German Hammer King, professional skateboarder Christoph “Willow” Wildgrube has been pursuing a new passion for furniture design. Interview at his workshop in Germany.
How Artist Marcos Cabrera was Tapped by Vans to Create Portraits...
Barcelona-based artist reveals the inspiration behind his powerful portraits of skateboard all stars.