HHF X SHUT X CHARLIE SAMUELS
TWIN TOWERS TRIBUTE COLLECTION
** PRE-ORDER HAS CLOSED **
In 1989, photographer Charlie Samuels captured one of the most iconic NYC skate photos of all-time—Harold Hunter skitching a yellow cab in downtown Manhattan as the majestic Twin Towers looked on.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we reflect on a day that forever changed New York City and the world. Charlie’s powerful photograph holds particular meaning, capturing two enduring symbols of New York—beloved skateboarder Harold Hunter, who passed away in 2006, and the World Trade Center—together in a moment preserved in time. Today, the image carries a significance and poignancy that could never have been anticipated when it was snapped all those years ago.
In partnership with New York's original skateboard company, SHUT, and designer Seth Neary of Driven Studio, the Harold Hunter Foundation is honored to release a limited-edition, co-branded collector's deck, t-shirt, and tote bag adorned with this historically significant photo. 100% of net proceeds will support the Harold Hunter Foundation which provides mentorship, mental health support, skill-building, and career development opportunities for NYC youth through skateboarding-based programming.
Only 100 decks, t-shirts, and tote bags are available. The pre-order window runs through Sunday, September 20, or until items are sold out. All items will ship to customers by mid-October.
In 1989, photographer Charlie Samuels captured one of the most iconic NYC skate photos of all-time—Harold Hunter skitching a yellow cab in downtown Manhattan as the majestic Twin Towers looked on.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we reflect on a day that forever changed New York City and the world. Charlie’s powerful photograph holds particular meaning, capturing two enduring symbols of New York—beloved skateboarder Harold Hunter, who passed away in 2006, and the World Trade Center—together in a moment preserved in time. Today, the image carries a significance and poignancy that could never have been anticipated when it was snapped all those years ago.
In partnership with New York's original skateboard company, SHUT, and designer Seth Neary of Driven Studio, the Harold Hunter Foundation is honored to release a limited-edition, co-branded collector's deck, t-shirt, and tote bag adorned with this historically significant photo. 100% of net proceeds will support the Harold Hunter Foundation which provides mentorship, mental health support, skill-building, and career development opportunities for NYC youth through skateboarding-based programming.
Only 100 decks, t-shirts, and tote bags are available. The pre-order window runs through Sunday, September 20, or until items are sold out. All items will ship to customers by mid-October.
The deck features an intricate collage-style graphic using vintage Letraset typography, all hand-cut-and-crafted by designer Seth Neary. Quotes from Charlie Samuels are woven throughout the graphic with an artist statement and silk-screened signature on the top sheet. This project marks the first time this photo has been featured in its entirety--without cropping--on a skateboard deck.
This charitable initiative is made possible through support from The Skatepark Project.
This charitable initiative is made possible through support from The Skatepark Project.
|
Charlie Samuels
Award-winning director and photographer Charlie Samuels got his start shooting the rise of New York City skateboarding in the late-80's for Thrasher Magazine. Assignments then followed from Sports Illustrated, Elle, Time, Vogue, and The New York Times, where he landed the first photo of a skateboarder on the top front page of A1. His photographs have adorned apparel from Supreme and Crenshaw Skate Club, snowboards from Burton, and skate shoes from Vans. Charlie's feature film VIRGIN BLACKTOP is seeking distribution. @charliesamuels |
|
Seth Neary
Seth Neary is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Driven Studio, a Certified B Corporation based in Burlington, Vermont. A lifelong skateboarder and former professional snowboarder, Seth spent a decade competing at the highest level, earning three world titles in halfpipe and appearing at events including the X Games and US Open. In 2016, he partnered with friend and collaborator Joe Gaetani to build a people-first creative studio rooted in trust, flexibility, and exceptional work. In his free time, he is an artist who incorporates found and discarded materials with Letraset typography. @seth__neary |