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Palm Angels

WHAT IS PALM ANGELS?

Palm Angels is an Italian fashion brand, however, former Moncler artistic director Francesco Ragazzi didn’t initially set out to create a clothing label. At first, the project took the form of just a much-buzzed about coffee table book featuring black-and-white photography of the Los Angeles skateboard scene. That laid-back Los Angeles vibe, however, inspired Ragazzi to launch his own line, mixing his Italian sartorial background with the same spirit he captured in his skate photographs around the city. It all adds up to a heavily romanticized version of late ‘90s West Coast nostalgia, but with the upscale glamour and touch that only Ragazzi could add to the line. Featured on Marcelo Burlon’s distribution and production company New Guards Group alongside Off-White, Heron Preston, Unravel Project, Palm Angels has access to some of the scenes most influential figures, which has buoyed its growth, and earned co-signs from A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Joe Jonas.

WHEN WAS PALM ANGELS FOUNDED?

2015

WHERE IS PALM ANGELS FROM?

Milan, Italy

WHO OWNS PALMS ANGELS?

INSTAGRAM

WHERE IS PALM ANGELS AVAILABLE TO BUY?

Palm Angels has its own online store, but it’s also stocked in 210 stores worldwide, including luxury retailers like Colette, Barney’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue among many others.

IS THERE A PALM ANGELS WOMEN’S LINE?

Yes, Palm Angels has a full collection of womenswear, including pieces like tracksuits, bodysuits, cropped hoodies, dresses, sneakers, boots, and bags.

WHAT IS THE MEANING BEHIND PALM ANGELS?

According to designer Francesco Ragazzi, the name Palm Angels comes from the first picture he took for his book. It was a blond guy, and he was floating in the air with his board under the palm trees in California. He thought, there’s the palms, he’s an angel, so ‘Palm Angels.

IS PALM ANGELS A LUXURY BRAND?

Started as a photographic documentation of Los Angeles’ skater culture, Palm Angels has now transformed into a luxury streetwear fashion label.

2015

Palm Angels releases its debut unisex collection, which combines ‘70s skate culture with an unmistakably preppy chic that hadn’t really been done before.

2017

Opens a strip-club inspired pop-up shop in Tokyo.

2018

Launches a capsule collection in collaboration with Playboi Carti. Also links up with Under Armour for a “Recovery” collection designed to help athletes recover faster after a workout while looking fresh. Debuts a collaboration collection with SUICOKE sandals. Opens its first flagship store in Hong Kong.

2019

Drops another “Recovery” collection with Under Armour, this time featuring a $765 sneaker.

2020-2022

Palm Angels X Vilebrequin might have saved men’s swimwear

Like Venice Beach, Palm Angels X Missoni brings Italy to California

Palm Angels designer Francesco Ragazzi says streetwear is not dead

2023

Palm Angels partnered with Haas F1 Team for the 2023 season, contributing to the design of the team's garages and race suits, as well as featuring their branding on the sides of their car's liveries.

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