Geneva, February 2016
SKYLAB 48 SPEED METAL SKULL Skulls are making their way onto space with the new Skylab 48 Skull collection. The independent Swiss Maison rocks things up by adding a more unconventional touch to its technical skeleton timepiece.
With its transparency and the distinctive skull, the 48mm case timepiece is a nod to the trend “Skulls n‘wheels” – which consists of placing skulls on cars’ wheels, rim and hubcap – stemming from street culture and mostly skateboarding. The 80’s were skateboarding golden ages with prolific graphics which are still influencing the field today. Led by the best skaters of the period, including the iconic team The Bones Brigade, the trend that emerged and that shaped the entire skateboarding world, was to feature skulls on the decks and wheels.