The brainchild of Milanese art director and photographer Francesco Ragazzi, Palm Angels started off in 2011 as a photographic journey into the skateboarding culture of Los Angeles. This project eventually resulted in a book released by Rizzoli in 2014 and transitioned into a complete fashion brand by 2015.
Unique Vision and Cultural Impact
Palm Angels offers an Italian perspective on American culture and its many subcultures, blending an appreciation of traditional fashion mores with a love of fabric. The brand uses clothing as a medium for self-expression and to make statements about culture, creating a unique blend of styles that is universally relatable.
Diverse Product Range
The brand’s collections comprise a wide range of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Key pieces boast bold graphics, unique logos, and the iconic bear symbol that has become emblematic of Palm Angels’ identity. The collections include T-shirts, hoodies, tracksuits, denim, and accessories such as hats, bags, and footwear, all reflecting the brand’s unique taste.
Collaborative Ventures
Palm Angels has been involved in major collaborations that incorporate its signature style with other brands. The collaboration with Tod’s was a fresh take on classic footwear, infusing novelty and lightness. The collaboration with MATE. brought out an electric bike and a capsule apparel collection, a celebration of dynamic energy that hails from the streets.
Mission and Future Outlook
With its collections, Palm Angels likes to reinterpret and merge elements of culture, creating an independent narrative that unifies traditional Italian craftsmanship with the explosive character of American streetwear. In the future, this brand will be able to pursue new creative avenues, enter interesting collaborations, innovate in a fashion sense, and develop styles without ever abandoning its style iconography.
In the end, Palm Angels stands as a signature of how different cultural aesthetics get along in harmony, be it through its unique appearance or ever-changing nature of fashion.
