Palace Skateboards
/ˈpælɪs ˈskeɪtbɔːrdz/
CommonA London-based skate and streetwear brand known for irreverent graphics, the Tri-Ferg logo, and a rabid following on both sides of the Atlantic.
Palace occupies a specific space between skate authenticity and fashion hype. They're known for not taking themselves seriously, which is part of why people take them seriously.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Palace Skateboards x Adidas is still one of the best collabs ever. | The person rates the Palace and Adidas collaboration highly. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | got the Palace drop this week, first time in like 6 months. | The person successfully purchased something from Palace after many failed attempts. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | Palace ads are genuinely funny, love that they don't take themselves seriously | The brand's irreverent marketing is part of its appeal. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | Tri-Ferg hoodie just hit the secondhand market for 3x retail already | A Palace hoodie is reselling well above its original price. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referencing the UK streetwear brand and its products.
- Discussing skate culture crossover into fashion.
- Comparing UK and US streetwear scenes.
Do not use it when
- You mean skate brands in general.Use “skate brand” instead.
Variations and related forms
Palace vs Supreme
Palace Skateboards
Palace is UK-based, skate-first, and known for humor and irreverence.
supreme-drop
Supreme is New York-based, the category originator, and operates with more cultural gravity.
Origin and context
Founded in London in 2009 by Lev Tanju. Started as a skate crew zine before becoming a full brand. Rose to international prominence through collaborations with Adidas and a cult following in both the UK and US.
- First seen
- 2009
- Confidence
- high
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