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# Dapper Skateboarder Menswear
Tony Kelly Shoots Stylish Gentlemen Skating Backyard Pools

By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-11 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skating-backyard-pools
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/6/playboy-poolside-by-tony-kelly) & [tonykellyphotography](http://www.tonykellyphotography.com/editorials/142)

Photographer Tony Kelly captures the wild stunts of Arto Saari, Tony Alva, Brandon Biebel and Stevie Williams skating backyard pools in his [Playboy Poolside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter2) photo shoot.

This group of skateboarders have revolutionized the urban sport by taking their tricks out of the skate park and venturing into yards, seeking out empty swimming pools. This accompanying video captures all of the cool moves and intense swagger while the men wear spiffy suits, [stylish kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyjah-4) and vibrantly reflective sun shades that give them an air of danger and mystery.

Like young James Bonds, these dapper gentlemen play by their own rules and still rock in pinstripes as they tear up the pavement skating backyard pools in Playboy Poolside.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Skateboarding Fashion:** The rise of stylish skateboarder menswear opens up new opportunities for fashion and apparel companies to create functional yet fashionable clothing for skateboarders.
- **Backyard Skateboarding:** New opportunities exist for companies that manufacture and sell skateboard parts and equipment to cater to the growing trend of backyard skateboarders seeking out empty swimming pools to perform stunts.
- **Photography and Skateboarding:** Photographers and videographers who capture the exciting and stylish world of backyard skateboarding have an opportunity to showcase their work and gain recognition from skateboarding enthusiasts.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The rise of stylish skateboarder menswear creates an opportunity for the fashion industry to create functional yet fashionable clothing for skateboarders.
- **Sports Equipment:** Backyard skateboarders seeking out empty swimming pools to perform stunts create an opportunity for companies that manufacture and sell skateboard parts and equipment.
- **Photography:** The popularity of skateboarding culture creates an opportunity for photographers and videographers to capture and showcase their work in this exciting and stylish world.

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