On Hollywood Tee White Stripes Film Strip S/S (Black)
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On Hollywood Tee White Stripes Film Strip S/S (Black) taps directly into that raw, stripped-back energy that’s always translated perfectly to skateboarding. Printed on a solid black short sleeve tee, the front graphic features a bold film strip sequence of The White Stripes, repeating Jack and Meg White across a red-toned frame that feels like a roll of analog footage pulled straight from a dusty edit. The contrast hits clean—red, white, and black layered over deep black cotton—while the “the WHITE” / “STRIPES” text framing the graphic keeps everything balanced and graphic without overcomplicating it.
The tee itself keeps it classic with a standard fit, soft but durable cotton, and a ribbed collar that holds shape whether you’re skating daily or just wearing it out. The print has that slightly broken-in feel—not overly glossy—so it sits right on the shirt instead of feeling heavy or plastic.
What makes this one land harder is how deep The White Stripes are rooted in skate video history. This isn’t just music crossover—it’s been part of the culture for years. Tracks like “Little Acorns” (Sean Hadley – Ron, 2010), “Ball and Biscuit” (Billy Wilson – Amateur?, 2000), and “Hello Operator” (Don Nguyen – Bootleg 3000, 2003) helped define entire parts. Elissa Steamer skating to “The Air Near My Fingers” (Foundation – Art Bars, 2001) is one of those timeless moments, while Ethan Fowler’s “Let’s Build a Home” (Fourstar – Super Champion Funzone, 2005) showed how their sound could carry a full part with style and flow.
Then you’ve got staples like “Seven Nation Army” (Stefan Bircher – Lookin’ Ahead, 2004 / Dylan Rieder – Krudco, 2002) and “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground” (Aveal section – SMUTT, 2008 / Joel Part – Burger Cream, 2025)—tracks that keep resurfacing across generations. Deep cuts like “The Denial Twist” (Brian Anderson – Malaria, 2006 / Bubba Smith & Pat Villa – Place Issue 7, 2009 / Offir Karni – Goosenectar, 2014) and “Hypnotize” (Travis Pittman – The Smiled Video, 2007 / Cosa Nostra montage) show just how often their catalog gets pulled into edits.
Even more low-key tracks like “Truth Doesn’t Make a Sound” (Kyle Hannon – Ogres and Milk, 2009 / Justin Roy – World Industries, 2011), “My Doorbell” (Adrien Blanc & Alex Maison – Dumpster Juice, 2010), and “Aluminum” (Lakai – Beware of the Flare, 2002) show up across everything from underground projects to bigger releases. That range—from gritty DIY edits to iconic full-length videos—is exactly why their music sticks with skating.
Out here in the SGV, that same energy translates easy—quick pushes through Alhambra side streets, cruising Pasadena sidewalks, or just cutting through Monrovia with headphones on. It’s not overthought—it’s just movement, rhythm, and feel, the same way their music works in a video part.
On Hollywood brings that connection front and center with a graphic that feels like it belongs in the same era as those edits—timeless, raw, and tied to something real.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.