Press release:
April 30, 2013 (Lake Forest, CA) – This month etnies launched its footwear and apparel collaboration with pro skateboarder and Japanese tattoo artist, Toshikazu Nozaka, at esteemed retailer Beams’ Harajuku store in Japan. The collaboration kick-off art show debuted Nozaka’s etnies collection at this Beams store, marking the first time etnies has had a merchandised collection available with Beams. During the art show, fans and shoppers were invited to meet Nozaka and etnies pro skateboarders Toru Yoshida and TANI, view Nozaka’s original artwork and get the first chance to see and purchase the etnies x Nozaka collection.
Beams in Harajuku hosted the etnies x Nozaka collaboration launch with the apparel and footwear collection and Nozaka’s original artwork on display
The limited edition etnies x Nozaka collection for spring 2013 fuses his traditional Japanese art with skateboarding and punk-inspired design to customize some favorite etnies shoe and apparel styles. The collection is available now at Beams, etnies.com and retailers around the world.
etnies introduced Toshikazu Nozaka and his new collection through this video that captures Nozaka’s clean, smooth lines exhibited in both his art and his skateboarding. The video and entire etnies x Nozaka collection can be viewed here: https://etni.es/nozaka-collection
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About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today, etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-André Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring world class skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x and BMX teams and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.
