Professional skateboarder and fashion model Tyshawn Jones just landed a fresh feature in GQ, and it's the perfect fit for a fashion model and pro skater.
At only twenty six, he has already become one of the biggest names in skateboarding while also being in the fashion business.
Seeing him in GQ just feels right, like it was only a matter of time.
The piece shows both sides of the two-time Skater Of The Year. On one hand, he is still the Harlem kid who made history with his kickflip over the subway tracks at 145th Street.
On the other, he is now sitting front row at Louis Vuitton shows and working directly with skater rapper Pharrell Williams as a Friend of the House. That mix of street and luxury is exactly what makes him stand out in the streets and in the runway.
His GQ feature is something special as it's how natural he looks in that world. Jones does not need to try too hard. He can skate in a Hardies hoodie one day and step into a designer campaign the next.
He carries himself the same way in both settings, and that balance is why people connect with him.
The story also brushes up against his ongoing $26 million lawsuit with Supreme. When asked about it, Jones kept it short. “No,” he said, before moving on to the next question.
This feature shows how far the fashion model has already come, but also that he’s just getting started.
He’s still out skating, running his own brands, and doing his own thing. Being in GQ just puts it all out there for even more people to see.
