Who is the founder of HUF?
Kieth Hufnagel
HUF-founder Kieth Hufnagel grew up skateboarding in the gritty streets of 1980s New York City. He was part of an early street skating generation that came up amongst a melting pot of city countercultures—hip hop, punk, graffiti, streetwear, and other underground movements.
Is Keith Hufnagel dead?
Deceased (1974–2020)Keith Hufnagel / Living or Deceased
What HUF brand means?
HUF is a Californian skate footwear and apparel label that was founded by Keith Hufnagel. The label aimed to fuse skateboarding, streetwear, and sneaker fashion and is inspired by vintage American craftsmanship, design, and functionality.
Why is it called HUF?
HUF founder Keith Hufnagel begins skateboarding and tagging around New York City, and picks up the nickname “HUF” after skating and tagging “HUF ONE” wherever he went.
How many HUF houses are there in the UK?
The first one built in Britain was in Leamington Spa in 1997; there are about 280 in the country today. They are a contemporary take on traditional “post and beam” German houses, with glass in place of walls.
Is HUF good brand?
HUF is known for its clean aesthetic, quality, and provocative designs. HUF does a really good job at driving their cool nonchalant vibe which is the heart of skate culture. With Skateboarding being a huge part of their brand’s identity, they’ve made sure to embed this in their pieces.
What are HUF houses made of?
In your HUF house, the visible post-and-beam structure is manufactured from laminated timber. All inner walls on the ground and top floors go all the way to the ceiling or roof. For the inside walls, we use exclusively a wood fibre insulation material rather than mineral wool insulation.
How much did HUF sell for?
Japanese apparel group TSI holdings announced on Tuesday its plan to acquire a 90% ownership of Huf Holdings’ skate brand Huf for $63 million.