Up And Coming Fashion Mogul: Skater Terry “TK” Kennedy

Article written by: SoJones Asmara
Posted on: May 17, 2009

Skateboard star Terry Kennedy just opened his District-8 shop in Long Beach and also launched his new Supra shoes on Sunday, May 10th. TK, as he commonly known, has been involved with Supra since earlier this year and his venture with the shoe brand has been well-received. Famed in the pro-skateboarding world as the “Jordan of Skateboarding”, TK is the poster child of everything positive. He does not drink, smoke or do drugs, and his squeaky clean image is deemed to be a perfect role model for youngsters.

The Long Beach resident used to be Pharrell Williams’ protege and captain of Pharrell’s skateboarding theme. The collaboration with Supra and KR3W marked his first step into the business world, which he apparently enjoys so much. TK is given full freedom in designing his products and although at the very beginning his shoes were not getting enough heat from skaters, the launch of his store proved that he’s doing things right.  As he stated a while back:

“Well first off I love to work with skate companies because they allow you to just be you. I can’t really think of another industry outside of music that lets you be as free and involved as skateboard companies do. Working with Supra/KR3W I was able to totally control my designs. I could pick influences from Gucci, YSL, or anything and have them add it to my board or my shoe. It’s just so much freedom.”

Aside from his keen business -and fashion- sense, TK has also gained the reputation as one humble youngster. In an interview with Persona Magazine a while back, TK credited senior skateboarders who have paved his way such as Steve Williams and Harold Hunter. According to TK, skateboarders usually are humble and conservative, therefore somebody flashier like he is tend to stand out from the crowd. TK also has a positive outlook on the skate culture in the future, hoping to participate in the Olympics with the support of the urban community.

The accomplished young man has also pushed through barriers of hip hop and skate world. The International Pro Skater and Captain of Pharrell’s Ice Cream Skate Team, TK, collaborates with H.I.T., a lyricist from Long Beach and also Currency the Magnolia Hot Spitta in a group called Fly Society.

Seems like TK is doing all things at once, living by his favorite quote: “Do what you love and everything will come.” Everything came indeed, his Supra shoes are available on huge retailers like Karmaloop. Below are the new arrivals from Supra at Karmaloop.

Supra Strapped Sneakers

Supra The Mesh Vaider Sneaker

Supra NS Skytop Sneaker

Spend $50 or more on new arrivals at Karmaloop and get 10% OFF and free shipping on your order, just by using the code FLICK.

(If you live outside the USA, you’ll get $8 off shipping instead of the free shipping.)

More Supra NS sneaks here.