Collection: Thrasher

Thrasher is the skateboard magazine founded in San Francisco in 1981, and its logo hoodies, tees and beanies are a staple of skate culture. Garage Skateshop, a Southern California skate shop in business since 1995, carries Thrasher Magazine apparel and Thrasher collabs, shipped from Orange County, California.

What is Thrasher?

Thrasher is a skateboarding magazine started in San Francisco in 1981 by Eric Swenson and Fausto Vitello, the same two who founded Independent Truck Company. It's published by High Speed Productions. The magazine started putting out merchandise in the 1990s, and the Thrasher logo on a hoodie or tee has been part of skate culture ever since.

Why is Thrasher so popular?

Thrasher is popular because it has covered core skateboarding for more than 40 years. Its Skater of the Year award, given since 1990, is one of the most respected honors in skateboarding, and its King of the Road contest has sent pro teams across the country since 2003. Wearing Thrasher means wearing the magazine that's covered skating since the early 80s.

Is Thrasher still a thing?

Yes. Thrasher is still naming a Skater of the Year every year. Chris Joslin was named 2025 Skater of the Year. The magazine also still puts out hoodies, tees, beanies and collabs with skate and streetwear brands.

What do Thrasher Skaters of the Year skate in?

Several Thrasher Skaters of the Year have signature shoes you can get at Garage Skateshop:

• Tyshawn Jones (Skater of the Year 2018 and 2022): the adidas Tyshawn. Shop adidas.
• Jamie Foy (Skater of the Year 2017 and 2024): the New Balance Numeric 306 and Jamie Foy 480. Shop New Balance Numeric.

What Thrasher gear does Garage Skateshop carry?

Thrasher apparel at Garage Skateshop includes:

• Thrasher x Toy Machine: Pyramid and B.T.H. pullover hoodies, a B.T.H. crewneck, the Scratch snapback and tees like Monster Gram and Bury The Hatchet. See more Toy Machine.
• Artist tees: Ninety-Five and Smile by Kevin "Spanky" Long, and Templeton by Burnett.
• Beanies: Flame Fold, Oath, Worldwide Skully and Fire Outlined Skully.
• Dickies x Thrasher: work pants, a zip-up hoodie, a vest, a sweatshirt and a tee. Shop Dickies.
• adidas Argentina x Thrasher: the Glenburn shoe plus a hoodie, crewneck, tees and chino pants. Shop adidas.
• Mob x Thrasher: Thrasher flame grip tape. Shop grip tape.

Thrasher FAQ

Is Thrasher a clothing brand?

Thrasher is a skateboard magazine first. The hoodies, tees and hats came later, starting in the 1990s, and they carry the magazine's logos.

Who owns Thrasher?

Thrasher is published by High Speed Productions in San Francisco. It was founded in 1981 by Eric Swenson and Fausto Vitello, who also started Independent Truck Company.

How do Thrasher hoodies fit?

Thrasher hoodies and tees at Garage Skateshop are a standard fit. The hoodies are a cotton and polyester blend with a drawcord hood and kangaroo pocket. If you like a roomier fit, size up one.

How much is a Thrasher hoodie?

A Thrasher pullover hoodie is about $70 at full price at Garage Skateshop, and Thrasher tees are about $29. Check the product page for current pricing, since some styles are on sale.

Can I wear Thrasher if I don't skate?

Yes. It's a shirt. Plenty of people wear Thrasher without skating, and buying it from a skate shop supports the scene the magazine covers.

Can I return Thrasher clothing?

Yes, within 30 days of shipment if it's unused, unwashed and has all tags attached. Sale items are final sale.