Alex Olson Discusses Know Wave and Bianca Chandon in New Interview

Find out why the skater-turned-designer decided to start Call Me 917 so soon after launching Bianca Chandon.

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On a recent visit to Tokyo, VHS MAGAZINE got the chance to sit down with iconic skateboarder Alex Olson. In the interview, he discusses everything from his early ties to radio station Know Wave to his two fashion labels, Bianca Chandon and Call Me 917. Although some may have been surprised at Olson starting a second clothing brand so soon after the establishment of his first, he explains his reasoning behind the decision. You can watch the discussion in its entirety above.

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