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Palm Angels

Palm Angels is an Italian luxury fashion label that blends high-end tailoring with Los Angeles skate culture. Its aesthetic features oversized silhouettes, gothic lettering, and tracksuits. The brand represents a fusion of subcultural grit and European luxury craftsmanship, emphasizing a relaxed yet refined streetwear ethos.

Fashion History

Francesco Ragazzi founded Palm Angels in 2015, evolving from a 2014 photography project documenting the Los Angeles skateboarding scene. Initially a coffee table book, the project transitioned into a ready-to-wear brand under the New Guards Group. It gained cultural significance by bridging the gap between niche subcultures and the global luxury market. The brand's history reflects the broader mid-2010s shift where streetwear aesthetics became central to high-fashion discourse and commercial luxury retail.

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