Keith Hufnagal

Brick Harbor: Brand Profile – HUF

April 4, 2012Style1 comment1679 Views
In an industry where brands can rapidly transition from mainstream popularity to a wasteland of ambiguity, it's difficult to find a streetwear label that remains a constant player - staying true to its founding ethos, all the while offering refreshing products that help...

Shwood: Experiment No. 1 – Skateboard Shades (Video)

July 26, 2011Style18 comments171 Views
Follow Shwood's own Eric Singer as he meets up with Keith Hufnagel and others to claim the streets of LA in pursuit of Shwood's latest experiment: sunglasses made from broken skateboard decks. Crafted entirely in Shwood's local woodshop, this one-of-a-kind pair of sunglasses...

the chrome ball incident: Keith Hufnagel’s Favorite Skate Photos of All-Time

April 6, 2011Culture52 comments141 Views
Over at the chrome ball incident, the website enjoyed a guest post from Keith Hufnagel who goes over several of his favorite skate photos of all-time. Having been around the sport for so long, Hufnagel digs deep into his archives to pull out some vintage imagery and stories...

A Conversation with Keith Hufnagel

March 30, 2011Editorial39 comments357 Views
Keith Hufnagel grew up skateboarding in the streets of New York City. Moving to San Francisco in 1992 to pursue his passion, he became a professional skateboarder, providing him a rare and rewarding opportunity to travel the world through the skateboarding industry. Out of...

The Berrics: “Established” with Real Skateboards

March 25, 2011Culture9 comments119 Views
The Berrics recently launched their new segment, Established, with skateboard company Real Skateboards. As board sponsor to HUF owner Keith Hufnagel since 1992, Real Skateboards has been one of the most enduring and evolving brands in the industry. Check out the first two...

TRAJECTORY: HUF – Part 2

December 7, 2010Culture27 comments5 Views
The Berrics continues its new series profiling upstart brands who popped up during the early 90′s and have grown to become household names. The series takes a look at the founders behind the brands you know and love, and unearths their stories, and how they got their start...

TRAJECTORY: HUF – Part 1

December 1, 2010Culture12 comments8 Views
The Berrics has conceived a brand new series profiling upstart brands who popped up during the early 90's and have grown to become household names. The series takes a look at the founders behind the brands you know and love, and unearths their stories, and how they go their...

Keith Hufnagel Talks Early Skating Days

July 7, 2010Culture20 comments
In this recent interview, Keith Hufnagel of HUF discusses his early experiences growing up with skateboarding. The interview touches on some of his favorite riders, his first sponsorships and how good the previous skating landscape was.

Keith Hufnagel on HUF Footwear

January 29, 2010HBTV102 comments103 Views
The 3rd episode of Hypebeast TV offers a closer look into the footwear offerings from HUF. We get a peek into the line at the Agenda Tradeshow as it is scheduled to release this Fall. Along with insight from the head honcho himself, Mr. Keith Hufnagel, we also take a look into...

DVS Original Intent HUF Mid Throwback

January 25, 2010Uncategorized3 comments38 Views
Keith Hufnagel's longtime partnership with DVS continues as the skate brand presents a new version of the HUF Mid. The kicks follow much of the typical skate sneaker formula, with a solid black & white colorway and multi-textile uppers. Available now through DVS retailers....

ESPN Interview with Keith Hufnagel

November 5, 2009Uncategorized8 comments5 Views
ESPN recently caught up with professional skateboarder and streetwear icon Keith Hufnagel for an interview, offering a closer understanding of the man behind HUF. Amongst other topics, Keith breaks down his personal life, skateboarding, and venture into the retail world....

Fred Brathwaite, Keith Hufnagel, Barry McGee & Ari Marcopoulos in Conversation Event

October 20, 2009Uncategorized13 comments50 Views
The vibrant worlds of graffiti art, skateboarding, and hip-hop are vividly chronicled in the photography of Ari Marcopoulos. Three leading personalities from these different but overlapping scenes will converge at BAM for an expanded look at the photographer’s work....

DVS Original Intent HUF Mid Throwback

June 9, 2009Uncategorized19 comments41 Views
Bearing the stamp of approval from legendary skater Keith Hufnagel is this HUF Mid Throwback as part of the Original Intent series. Clocking in with a brilliant tonal silver upper, the shoe has already gotten some rave reviews from the likes of Jahmal WIlliams (of HOPPS...

Limited Edition TV with Keith Hufnagel

April 24, 2009Uncategorized131 comments4 Views
Nike's resident interviewer Daichi Ito sits down with the man holding down the West Coast, Pro Skater/HUF owner Keith Hufnagel. Amongst the topics at hand are the origins of "Huff" and Daichi's experiences as a skateboarder. Check it out!

Source: Adam Jay Weissman

HUF Making Its Way to Japan

April 3, 2009Uncategorized10 comments6 Views
Making its transition overseas in 2009, HUF looks towards Japan's Blackboxx for distribution duties with a full-fledged Japanese release waiting in the wings. Winter 2009 looks like it'll be the adequate launch date to release product to prime accounts within various...