Inspired by the speed and glamor of car racing, the space was conceived as a palm-lined, working kart track that captures the atmospheric essence of competitive racing in the 70s.
The collection, worn by the drivers, was unveiled in its true element - amidst the pulse of the action. A uniform for a thrillingly dynamic environment, the desings fuse vintage iconography with collegiate Americana influences and racing-tuned Italianate flair.
Francesco Ragazzi infuses Americana-infused subculture, with an Italian twist.
An Art Director, trained in fashion communication, Milan-born Francesco Ragazzi started Palm Angels® in 2011 as a photographic illustration of LA’s skate culture. The book became the brand, merging Ragazzi’s appreciation for SoCal, street, and sporting sartorial codes with an Italianate passion for fabric and craftsmanship. As a communicator connected to the now, Ragazzi speaks to the hyperconnected generation through his bold and direct vision: for him, the messages and the values around the brand are what counts.