In late September, a new collection of Hermès skateboards and longboards will become available online.
All of the durable wooden boards come outfitted in deep purple wheels, which can easily be swapped out to suit each consumer's preference. Decorating the boards are a series of geometric designs, which combine various different shapes and patterns in a uniform fashion. Although the boards' designs are heavy on color, each leaves some of the light wood finish exposed to maintain a minimalist aesthetic.
Due to the high quality materials that are used for the construction of the boards, as well as the designer brand name, the Hermès skateboards and longboards retail for a higher price than most, with most going for around $3,000 USD.
Fashion House-Designed Skateboards
These Hermès Skateboards and Longboards Retail for $3,000 USD
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Skateboards - Opportunity for luxury brands to expand into more unconventional products, bridging the gap between sports and luxury fashion.
2. Customizable Skateboard Wheels - Innovation opportunity for companies to create a platform for skateboard enthusiasts to easily mix and match different wheel designs.
3. Minimalist Skateboard Designs - Design and fashion companies can offer consumers more understated skateboards, which still retain a sense of style and uniqueness.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can diversify their portfolio and expand into unconventional products, such as skateboards.
2. Sports - By incorporating more luxurious and stylish designs into their products, sports companies can appeal to a wider range of consumers and promote skateboarding as a fashionable and trendy sport.
3. Product Customization - Innovation in customizable skateboard wheels would benefit both skateboard enthusiasts and businesses by allowing for greater personalization and customer satisfaction.