Grand Collection, founded by Ben Oleynik, is a NYC-based skate brand that consistently releases some of the most elevated but wearable pieces in the skate scene right now. Oleynik has a keen eye for taking silhouettes and pieces that are comfortable for skaters, and then giving them an aesthetic upgrade through the use of nostalgic or semi-unorthodox materials. Just last week, Grand held its first ever runway show to coincide with the brand's fourth annual food drive. In celebration of Grand's runway debut, I went through some of the pieces from the collection and selected my favorites.
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Grand Collection Winter '22: Immaculate Skatewear for a Good Cause
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Grand Collection Winter '22
1. Velour Collared Sweatshirt in Powder Blue
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This is the standout of the collection in my opinion. A beautiful color paired with a glistening velour makes for a versatile shirt that would be equally appropriate at the skatepark or a night out.
2. Velour Pant in Navy
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When I first saw these pants in person, I was immediately drawn to the quality of the velour. It's a material historically donned by an older demographic, but revitalized in this silhouette with the Grand logo and side seam, they become a luxurious take on sweats.
3. Harrington Jacket in Light Grey
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This Harrington jacket is another great example of a timeless piece that can be styled in endless ways. Getting dressed doesn't need to be hard.
4. Nylon Jacket in Forest/Cream
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When I think of Grand, this is the jacket I picture—partially because I always see Ben out here rocking countless epic nylon tracksuits. This is the epitome of the brand; these are classic styles that harken back to the 90s, but with a silhouette and color that settles them perfectly into 2022.
5. Velour Short in Powder Blue
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It's clear I like the velour stuff. These shorts perfectly encapsulate an even more distant nostalgia for the 70s, when short velour shorts were a staple of not only loungewear but going out on the town as well. The color of this velour is just so unbelievably cool.
Keep up with Grand below and take a look at their soon to release collab with Premier.
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