Taylor Stitch x Solitary Arts – Bob Lake Collection

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I’m very proud to work with Anthony Masters and his family at Taylor Stitch for the Bob Lake Collection.  Today marks the first launch of Bob’s flannel-lined project jacket (something in-between a light-coat and a shirt) and an accompanying set of 13 ounce flannel-lined jeans. Support the handmade and those that have a passion for learning and creating quality products with quality people. Mahalo… Continue reading Taylor Stitch x Solitary Arts – Bob Lake Collection

John Rattray for Modus

You’ve already heard of Australia’s Modus Bearings, but have you paid attention to their astonishing team roster including Grant Taylor, John Rattray, Colin Kennedy, Andrew Brophy, Luke Croker, Sammy Winter, Chewy Cannon, and a slough of other talented rip riders? Along with the help of Adrian Syben and David Bush, they just released a short… Continue reading John Rattray for Modus

From The Archives: Eric Dressen

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Occasionally I will have the opportunity to photograph someone that I consider a true icon. Not just a legend, but an individual whose presence has been etched so deep into the stone tablets of skate culture that they will unquestionably become a permanent fixture to the timeline of skateboarding. Eric Dressen is damned good.

Rammellzee: Letter Tracers & Barshaw Gangstarrs

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Rammellzee wrote with Basquiat, mixed with Taketo Shimada, played with Buckethead, and inspired the formation of Cyprus Hill. I was completely awed by what the Rammellzee Estate and Suzanne Geiss put together for The RAMM:ELL:ZEE Room at MOCA Los Angeles. If you haven’t already, I suggest you experience it. That dude is radical. Thanks to… Continue reading Rammellzee: Letter Tracers & Barshaw Gangstarrs

What This Is

Permanent is a laboratory and distributing agency for the new generation of premium brands. We offer the finest skateboards, apparel, and accessories from around the world. This blog is a work-in-progress featuring the voices of dedicated individuals who help shape the culture of art, design, skateboarding, photography, fashion, and music. Somehow all of these seemingly… Continue reading What This Is