XO Flowers

01/13/2025

San Diego LEGEND Kien Lieu Ollie, DTSD 2000
Photographed by Deville Nunes
Canon EoS 1N RS, Canon 70-200 f2.8
Kodak Max 400

01/02/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
No purchase necessary—just your chance to win something epic!

We’re stoked to announce that Theo Hand’s prints are now available in the XO Flowers Gift Shop, including this iconic image of Chad Muska. Originally intended as the cover for Toy Machine’s Welcome to Hell VHS box, this legendary shot was pulled at the last minute before production—and the rest is history.

We’re giving away a stunning 24”x36” poster print of this unforgettable moment! Simply head to the Gift Shop at XOFlowers.shop and enter to win.

🏆 The winner will be announced on February 1st, 2025. Don’t miss out—enter now!

XO Flowers offers premium skateboarding and art in the form of print publications, archival prints, and apparel. With a passion for capturing the essence of skate culture through stunning imagery and photography, we bring the gnar to life. Shop XO Flowers to share the love of skateboarding and art!

12/31/2024

Check out our gift shop, posters - framed prints - apparel - relics and luster prints. Classic skateboarding.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from XO Flowers - https://mailchi.mp/642e21e5925f/happy-holidays-from-xo-flowers

12/21/2024

We are uploading some Classics from Theo Hand, Luster Prints, Posters and Framed Prints. "His photography speaks for itself"
Theo Hand is a visionary photographer celebrated for his ability to capture raw, emotive moments through a unique blend of artistry and authenticity. Known for his dynamic storytelling, Theo’s work spans portraiture, travel, and street photography, often spotlighting untold narratives and vibrant urban landscapes. His lens reveals a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and the interplay between people and their environments. Theo’s evocative images have graced galleries, magazines, and campaigns, earning him acclaim for his bold compositions and masterful use of light. A passionate traveler, Theo finds inspiration in every corner of the world, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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12/16/2024

This spread has some sass wouldn't you say. I remember the day at Girl in 1994, we shot a bunch of setups that became many many ads. The orange/yellow back drop alone yealded The Cologn ad with Eric, Mike on the Bike, The Class of 94 with all the riders included those that would be the inception team of Chocolate. The Chocolate eyes ad. Andy Jenkins and Rick Howard are pretty creative. The framed Skateboarder cover was gifted to me by the ad sales team at Skateboarder, its up for sale in the Girl/Chocolate capsule for one of you collectors to munch on.... xoflowers.shop

12/15/2024

Addition to the last post, Paulo Diaz is a man of many talents all of which he pretty much rules. Music, Skateboarding, Soccer. I think he can master just about anything. I enjoy ripping these spreads from the newest issue and sharing. Please go buy one of the books on the site. xoflowers.shop

12/14/2024

A very rare look into Paulo Diaz's room where he would spend countless hours studying and practicing a few dozen different instruments at his house in Los Feliz. This photograph taken in 1997 is of Paulo and Rudy Johnson playing me one of there many pieces of music. We would meet up there before going out to shoot skateboarding - Mike Ballard

12/11/2024

"The difference between a Girl and Chocolate? More flavor. Chocolate has more flavor." – Vincent Alvarez

The latest issue of XO Flowers delivers a 90+ page capsule of legendary imagery captured over 30 years by photographer Mike Ballard. Creating iconic shots becomes effortless when you're at the level of these skateboarding legend. Girl and Chocolate have long maintained teams that consistently produce timeless classics—it's just what they do. Don’t miss out—grab your copy of the latest issue now.

11/10/2024

Catch Gino Perez’s Tiny Works show if you can.

11/10/2024

This Tee was epic, I miss having one so I made a few. Might Delete Later. Go to the XO Shop. Gavin ran this at Tampa Pro back in the late 90's.

10/30/2024

Happy Birthday Jacuzzi Unlimited!

10/29/2024

324 page (350gsm) Soft Cover and full color (157gsm) Book Paper guts.

Shot over the course of Summer 2024, this book features an epic lineup, including Georgia Martin, Dylan Witkin, Gino Perez, Reef Orlando, Patrick Melcher, Nigel Alexander, Chase Gabor, April Jones, and Todd Huber, the curator of The Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum—plus the Channel Street locals shredding their insane park.

Dive into two throwback chapters, showcasing 30 years of Girl and Chocolate team riders through the lens of Mike Ballard. Also included is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at "The Pitt," a DIY 1999 photo shoot featuring the legendary SOLE TECH team riders.

This is more than just a magazine—it’s a true collector’s book that goes deep into skateboarding culture, history, and action. Don’t miss out! The first edition is going fast, and we won’t reprint. Rare, collectible.