板鞋新品牌Lexani

由Famous Star的设计师Felix Arguelles设计，著名高端汽车轮胎品牌Lexani出资，Lexani板鞋和服饰系列开始在全美范围推广。自2007年底正式推出后，Lexani不断扩大着品牌在滑板市场的影响力。

Lexani集团希望借助在街头文化界已具有的知名度来提升Lexani板鞋的形象，Lexani汽车轮胎是美国Hip-Hop文化圈以及音乐界里的知名品牌，很多艺人都在选择花哨的轮胎时首选Lexani品牌，目前Lexani板鞋系列推出了九个款式，不过在设计上以Hip-Hop文化为主，作为Lexani队员的职业滑手Curtis Colamonico表示，“我觉得Lexani给滑手们带来一种新的感受”，他曾参加今年的AST北京总决赛，但滑板街式项目由于下雨而被迫取消。

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Lexani, a well-known luxury rim and wheel brand, branched into the footwear department last year. Now, with the help of veteran pro/designer Felix Arguelles, they are dipping into the skate-shoe market as well. The brand launched with two styles in late 2007, online through lexani.com, branching out soon after into brick-and-mortar retail. “We started to seed the market with small numbers through independents,” says Lexani Lifestyle’s Carlos Parrot.            When asked if the distribution channel will become more mainstream, and remain in core shops and boutiques, Arguelles points to Lexani’s popularity as a factor. “I believe the crossover appeal will mean larger distribution at first, but what I designed is reflective of both [mainstream and core], as I am. I proudly pop a tag on a skate shirt and hit a red carpet affair, I feel my shoe design should reflect the same.”            Arguelles’ career began in 1987, and he has designed apparel and footwear for Adio, Converse, and even Big Black. He says the partnership with Lexani is a natural step for both parties. “I do ‘me’ wherever I’m at,” he says. “I’ve been in the game too long to let people dress me, design for me, put me out there in a way I wouldn’t agree to be seen.” Arguelles will work on design and marketing, but will remain in the spotlight as well. “As a professional skateboarder, I find the most fun in challenging myself. That’s why I’ll still skate a contest here and there, get shook out on the streets.” Arguelles’ model, the El Gato, was added to the BTS 08 line in hi and low versions. The shoes are currently available in chain stores like Finish Line and WSS.In skateboarding, the shoes are currently endorsed by Arguelles and World Industries pro Curtis Colamonico, but the brand has celebrity appeal far beyond that, with Snoop Dogg, Master P, comedian Eddie Griffith and more. The celebrities are featured in Lexani’s magazines and DVDs, which are all available on the Web site.