Come As You Are

 The skatepark is rarely a place for the refined world of fashion. Or rather, such places, considering their history and characteristics, are usually not always associated with the art of trendsetting. They're dirty, kind of grimy, but seriously, what's there not to love? Stylestalker's "come as you are" has got it all right. 

This photo sequence reignited my infatuation with the counter culture of the 1970s, and primarily the deviant youth that came from its uninhibited nature. Looking at this, I think of Dogtown and the Z-Boys, the group of kids that revolutionized the world of skateboarding and gave subsequent generations a platform on which to live freely. Although the Z-Boys marked an era that remains locked in the past, the soul in their plight is still alive. 

Skating empty pools was a characteristic of the Z-Boys. But rarely were there times when the events weren't documented by a swarm of girls. Dressed to impress in their incredible 1970s outfits, they were charmed by the aggressiveness and obvious sexiness of these skaters. I mean WHO WOULDN'T BE? 

The same scene is being shown here, only in the terms of a 21st century scenery. Style has since been revolutionized, for both the girls and the boys, but the pioneers behind the genius of it all are still represented with and admirable interpretation. I am absolutely in love.