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Afternoon Interview: Former Episode 057: Dane, Craig, Austyn, Jake and Warren talk about their second range release and Dane’s new “Premium Violence” part

We walked into Former’s Chinatown studio a little early. Dane was lodged behind a monitor editing his “Premium Violence” part that was to premiere later that night. Austyn Gillette was shirtless and washing the windows while Craig filmed him with his phone. Warren Smith and Grady Archbold tinkered with the displays for their upcoming Pop Up Shop. This was a team. Former has officially destroyed all that once was of the “industry” brand and are doing it their way. And it was all on display Friday night in Los Angeles for the release of their new range and Dane’s new part, accompanied with a performance by Destruction Unit. Every detail. Big and small is them. And it is exactly what surfing and skateboarding need. Fresh ideas. Fresh thinking. And good surfing and skating.

Craig Anderson later told me of late night Del Taco drive thru missions following 14 hour days and lots of work. A long departure from the days of just being the surfer. And while a lot of people might think that they would be regretting this, my experience after Friday night is just the opposite. These dudes are just living and breathing something they believe in. That’s all we can ask for. And we’re all in too.

Dane’s new part for “Premium Violence” is out Tuesday, the same day the entire new collection releases. And you can visit their Chinatown Pop Up Shop this Saturday and get into some new Former clothes early.

Visit Former’s site Tuesday to get the new range before it’s gone. These things don’t last. And Dane’s new part and the new range will be there waiting for you.

Taj Burrow Afternoon Interview What Youth

Afternoon Interview: Taj Burrow Episode 019

We talk with the World’s Greatest Professional Surfer of All Time and drink a lot of coffee.

Dillon Perillo talking about filming for cluster afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Dillon Perillo on Cluster Episode 018

“The scariest part of individual [part] based movies is that your part might be skipped most of the time.”

Noa Deane talking about Cluster afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Noa Deane on Cluster Episode 017

We sat down with him in the back of a rented mini van in California recently to talk about filming with Kai for his part in Cluster.

Meatbodies afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Meatbodies Episode 016

We talk with Chad Ubovich of Meatbodies before his set at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach and ended up head banging and drinking tons of Stella Artois with our interns.

Shawn Briley afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Shawn Briley Episode 015 (Part 2)

Shawn touches on what it was that pushed him to surf massive waves, go full throttle, who his influences were in those early days…and what led to his eventual disappearance from the entire scene of surfing.

hawn Briley afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Shawn Briley Episode 015 (Part 1)

At age 24, seemingly at the peak of a solid pro career, Shawn Briley vanished. From the water. The industry. Eyesight. Everything.

Peter Ramondetta afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Peter Ramondetta Episode 014

W learn where Peter’s discontent for authority and love of satanic art and speed metal originated, how weed helped his epilepsy growing up and just how wild the streets around his home can be on any given day

Keith Hufnagel of Huf afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Keith Hufnagel Episode 013

“It’s about not giving a fuck. There are no rules in this thing.”

Joe G afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Joe Guglielmino Episode 012

Enjoy Joe G. He’s probably one of the people you should put on your list of people to have a beer with.

Geoff Rowley Afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Geoff Rowley Episode 011 (Part 2)

“Now’s a good time to reinvigorate and get ready for the next wave of destruction — and I hope surf, skate and snow everything is all in line with that.”

Geoff Rowley Afternoon Interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Geoff Rowley Episode 011 (Part 1)

Geoff Rowley walked into What Youth with a skateboard under his arm, standing in the center of our warehouse and proceeded to address the triumphs, struggles and trends facing both the surf and skate cultures — and the optimism he has for them moving forward.

Dirty Beaches Alex Zhang Hungtai Afternoon interview what youth

Afternoon Interview: Dirty Beaches Episode 009

The other night Alex played at The Echo in Los Angeles and we managed to briefly chat about dickhead bouncers in Nashville and how the fuck you make this much noise for very cheap.

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