German electronic band Kraftwerk works in collaboration with Beautiful Losers to create the Kraftwerk collection of skateboard decks. The band originated in the 70s and was much more than a collective that created music -- they represented an innovative aesthetic. They work closely with the skateboard brand to form a capsule that is represented by nine skateboard decks.
These are all limited-edition designs and each one honors a different era of the band's work dating between 1984 and 2017. The designs highlight graphics from various albums including "Autobahn," "Trans-Europe Express," and "The Man-Machine." Each one is defined by a Bauhaus influent and an avant-garde modernist aesthetic. Notably, it is complete with the year connected to each album.
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
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