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The Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation was launched in 1967 by a 28 year-old Ralph Lauren, born to a family of Jewish immigrants in the Bronx. Originally only selling ties, making deliveries to department stores himself, and operating out of a single drawer in the Empire State Building, his brand saw quick success and soon expanded…

Gino Iannucci is a legendary skateboarder from Long Island, New York. First gaining recognition in the mid-‘90s through his parts in videos from 101 Skateboards. His video parts in Chocolate’s “The Chocolate Tour” and Girl’s “Yeah Right!” are considered all time classics. As one of the original riders for Nike SB, he helped redefine the…

Shinpei Ueno is a Japanese professional skateboarder renowned for his influential role in the community. His videos, skating and design work provide a genuine look into Japanese skate culture. Originally from Osaka, Ueno is the founder and director of Tightbooth, a brand recognized for its clothing and skate videos. Tightbooth’s “LENZ” series was instrumental in…

Andrew Reynolds is one of the most influential skateboarders of all time and the founder of Baker Skateboards; a brand that went on to define an entire era of street skating. Rising to prominence in the late ‘90s, Reynolds left Birdhouse to start Baker in 2000, assembling a team that included the likes of Jim…

featuring Andrew Reynolds, SAVIE, GARD & LITER OTR, T4 Taihou Tokura, Eddie Huang, Gino Iannucci, Zach Allen, AOI Industry, Vince Palmer, Nils Matijas, Come Tees, Shinpei Ueno and Hirofumi Kojima. *Patreon members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for March 2025, even if the online shop has sold out.*

Dash Snow – SACE IRAK was an influential artist, photographer, graffiti writer and cultural icon from New York City. He was born in 1981 into a wealthy family—his grandfather was the famous art collector Christophe de Menil—but he rejected his wealthy background and deeply immersed himself in the downtown New York art and graffiti scene.…

The rise of downtown New York City’s most influential artists, graffiti writers and crews was intimately captured through the lens of Cheryl Dunn. In the early 2000s, the world below 14th street bred an ecosystem of vandalism, underground culture and art; parallel to a darker side of drug addiction and rampant partying. ‘All Roses’ depicts…

Jahmir Brown is a skateboarder born & raised in Philadelphia who rides for Palace Skateboards. Being one of the last of a generation to have came up at Love Park, Jahmir continues the world famous Philadelphia heritage of plaza skating even after spots like Muni have been shut down. Having been raised in Southwest Philly…

TIME is a graffiti writer from London who has been described as a person who lives life the way he wishes to, no questions asked. Having been diagnosed with Leukemia at a young age, he places a focus on understanding the shortness of life and realizing that our tomorrows are uncertain. In this world view,…

Kyle Wilson is a skateboarder hailing from East London who went pro for Palace in 2021. At the young age of 14 Wilson was raised skating South Bank; London’s iconic skate spot situated beneath the Southbank Centre along the Thames River. As a central spot in British skateboarding, it has been a home for skaters,…

Issue 8 of Living Proof Magazine. Featuring 10FOOT, Always Do What You Should Do, Jahmir Brown, Kyle Wilson, Kanin Garner, TEACH DDS, ZOMBY DDS, TIME, A-Trak, Psycho Active / Zach Neminsky, Buddies Coffee, Olivia Rose, Faith****, Mary Ellen Solt and Amy Ellington.  *Patreon members on the ‘Living Proof Magazine’ tier are guaranteed a copy for December…

Photos and Interview by David Wang. DW: Ok, first of all, what are you wearing? KISA: I’m wearing the Plaid Mimi Sports Bra which was one of the first styles we ever made and the Rika Ruffle Skort which we just released this Spring. The whole idea behind the activewear is that you can and…