Moncler’s art director Francesco Ragazzi is set to release a new photo book which shines the spotlight on the Los Angles skateboarding scene, its culture and fashion.
In the upcoming book, entitled Palm Angels, Ragazzi photos capture ace skaters in Venice Beach and Manhattan Beach.
Music artist and former skater Pharrell Williams also known as Skateboard P penned the book’s introduction.
Palm Angels is published by Rizzoli and will hit shelves September 16. Ragazzi will also collaborate with eyewear brand Mykita and copies of the book will be distributed with a limited edition eyewear.
“It was one picture I took one summer that made me go back to Los Angeles over and over again. It was a vision in my mind. Blonde hair floating in the air, rays of light that capture bodies fighting over gravity,” said Ragazzi. “For some religions, this is the portrayal of the angels. For me, it was a beginning.”
Source: Women’s Wear Daily