SKATEBOARDING – THE 5TH ELEMENT MAGAZINE

Streetwear, Video

Peep This: P-Rod Celebrates 20 Years of Skateboarding

Los Angeles native, Paul Rodriguez, reflects back on his 20 years in skateboarding.

Events, Fashion, Media

Event Recap: VANS Homecoming Party

A celebration for family and friends.

Events, News

Skullcandy x Vans Team Up for the STAYLOUD Showdown

RSVP quickly for this L.A. event, going down at The Berrics.

Events, Lifestyle

Event Recap: Street League Skateboarding – Super Crown 2016 Finals

Street League Skateboarding made their last stop here in Los Angeles for the Super Crown World Championship!

Fashion, Fashion Lifestyle, Lookbook, Streetwear

Palace Skateboarding Pops Colorblocks onto Summer Range 2016

UK skateboarding brand Palace is back at it again with the sportswear pieces, adding pops of color here and there for gusto and flair on the otherwise classic collection of staples. The triangle-branding graphic is seen throughout, debuting never-before-seen renderings on tees, long-sleeve T-shirts and hoodies. Multi-colored button-ups and branded collars are the stand-out selections, […]

Fashion Lifestyle, Lifestyle

The Freshest Class 2013: Asphalt Yacht Club

Breaking into an industry that’s as deep rooted and long standing as skate apparel has proven to be quite the challenge for many brands who’ve tried and failed in the past, but for Asphalt Yacht Club, they made it a point to come correct, making sure that their first impression on the industry was one […]

Events, Fashion Lifestyle, Lifestyle

RECAP: Asphalt Yacht Club Launch Party at The Malibu Inn

Over the weekend Asphalt Yacht Club, along with sponsors Sprite and Voli Light Vodka, celebrated the launch of their Fall ’13 line with a party that brought out a star studded cast at The Malibu Inn. With a skate team that boasts some of the biggest names in the business like Nyjah Huston, Stevie Williams, […]

Issues

Jansport X Benny Gold – Bag collaboration

The 5th Element Magazine caught up with famed Bay Area designer, Benny Gold, at the recent Agenda tradeshow in Long Beach. He collaborated on a variety of bags with Jansport and showed us the final products. Watch the interview above and hear the collaboration process from the designer himself.

Issues

Agenda Day 1 Recap

Long Beach, CA. The first of August marked the first day of the Agenda tradeshow here in the West Coast. Many of the clothing industries represented their best and freshest collection. From big, established brands like Obey and Diamond Supply Co. to newer brands like Finally Famous and Elusive. The Agenda show staff have outdone […]