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Arnette teammed with British lifestyle magazine Dazed to host Skate Jam on Sept. 10 as part of New York Fashion Week 2023.

 

The skateboard and music fest took place Sunday, Sept. 10 at an unused outdoor space next to the Hudson River in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

 

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The Arnette and Dazed sponsored event featured an eclectic mix of professional skaters, including a U.S. Olympian, influencers, artists, and the curious.

 

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Arnette celebrated its roots in skate culture and its signature sunglasses – The Catfish.

 

Heron Preston, an American artist, fashion designer, and disc jockey, was among the many attendees to don a pair.

 

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Professional skateboarder Lucas Amador wore Arnette eyewear while he posed for a picture outside the event venue along the Hudson River.

 

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Professional skateboarder Lucas Amador is from Spain and recently joined Blast’s Skate team.

 

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Zoe Lazerson, who goes by @zoelaz on Instagram, was one of the many social media influencers in attendance.

 

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Adrian Del Campo @adriandelcamp is a professional skateboarder from Madrid.

 

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New York-based artist Jules Moriah @julesmoriah looked the part during the event.

 

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U.S. professional skateboarder Alexis Sablone @suminaynay attended.

 

Sablone placed fourth in the women’s street final at the 2020 Sumer Olympics in Tokyo.

 

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U.S. professional skateboarder Alexis Sablone recently became the first female skater with a signature shoe.

 

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American fashion model and singer Selah Marley, right, was among the attendees.

 

Selah Marley is the granddaughter of music legend Bob Marley and the daughter of singer Lauryn Hill and football player Rohan Marley.

 

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“It’s important for us to embrace our roots and differentiate ourselves as much as those who wear Arnette do,” says Astrid Casali, Arnette’s global brand director. “Creating street-inspired eyewear for the naturally edgy is what Arnette aims to do every day – and we brought that to life with Skate Jam.”

 

Attendees pose for a picture.

 

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Social media influencer Devin Halbal, left, @devinhalbal took in the scene at Skate Jam.

 

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Carlisle Aikens is a professional skater who grew up in Chicago, lived in Los Angeles, and now calls New York City home.

 

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Professional skateboarder Carlisle Aikens @carlisleaikens also dabbles in the fashion industry.

 

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Guilherme Abe, pictured here with Caio Rodrigues, is a video creator.

 

He’s posted numerous videos featuring skateboarders on his Instagram account @guilhermeabe.

 

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Oyinda @ohinda is an English singer, songwriter and record producer, based in New York City.

 

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Social media influencer John Supnik, left, and artist Aria Herbst were in attendance.

 

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John Supnik has more than 1 million followers on Tik Tok. You can find Aria Herbst’s work here.

 

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Ish Cepeda is a professional skateboarder from Florida.

 

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Arnette’s Skateboard Street Cred on Full Display During New York Fashion Week

Arnette’s Skateboard Street Cred on Full Display During New York Fashion Week

Arnette teammed with British lifestyle magazine Dazed to host Skate Jam on Sept. 10 as part of New York Fashion Week 2023.

 

The skateboard and music fest took place Sunday, Sept. 10 at an unused outdoor space next to the Hudson River in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

 

  — PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Lowrie/BFA.com
  — COURTESY OF: EssilorLuxottica