Whatever Happened To Ed Hardy And Who Is Christian Audigier Anywhere
I'll never forget beginning the box I received from KBC late last annual. Totally abrupt,
Thomas Sabo Charm Rodeo Horse, it contained the 1st Ed Hardy helmet I'd ever watched, with a bitchin' flaming-tiger graphic on every side. It wasn't until I spun it approximately to the front that I obtained indignant. "By Christian Audigier,
Thomas Sabo Disney Charm Ariel," it read in great letters under the Ed Hardy VI. What the fcuk?! (Cue cryptic devise house reference.) Why would a biker absence some French mainstream designer's label scrawled cross his forehead? How do you say "douche" in French anyway? Oh wait, that namely a French word...
Ironically, not long afterward the Ed Hardy folks paid a visit to our offices to show us their new line of motorcycle accessories--helmets, jackets, mittens, boots,
Thomas Sabo Funny Charm Pendant Charm, billet parts, graphics, tie-downs, the works--all embossed with the work of famed California tattoo talent Don Ed Hardy. They then bussed us cross-town to their headquarters, where we had a meet-and-greet with Christian Audigier himself.
Ed Hardy Motorcycle Left Side View
Built at Alex Mardikian of Rever Corsa in Austin, Texas, this custom Ed Hardy Ducati Monster 1100S functions numerous racing components such for Brembo Monobloc brake calipers,
Thomas Sabo Charm Shopper, BST carbon-fiber wheels, one Ohlins TTX shock, Speedymoto treble clamps,
Thomas Sabo Charm Love Charm 0989, Rizoma controls,
Thomas Sabo Mummy and Baby Charm Bow, STM slipper grasp and Termignoni exhaust. Price: a chilly $55,000.
Their bureaus were the variety of inspired space I wish we had here by the magazine, and the boss' digs ... let's just say the word "opulent" doesn't do them righteousness. Everything was painted white besides the wall,
Thomas Sabo Charm Box Pendant Charm, covered in alligator rind. And everywhere you saw were vintage and custom motorcycles, most with the Christian Audigier logo painted on their gas tanks. As an attendee put it,
Thomas Sabo Glitter Letters W, "Clearly the fellow doesn't have whichever self-esteem issues."
Be that as it may, it corners out the guy is a bicycle guy. "I grew up in France, so of way I rode motorcycles as transmission,
Thomas Sabo Feather Heart Pendant," Audigier reveals. And now, on the heels of his success hawking Von Dutch and Ed Hardy T-shirts--and, coming presently, Evel Knievel!--he's delved into the bike commerce,
Thomas Sabo Charity Charm Pink Ribbon Handbag, offering the aforementioned gear and partnering with various bike builders. First came a Yamaha quad, then a Suzuki Hayabusa, and now the Ducati Monster shown here, attempted as part of a 25-unit flee of customs that will too include Hypermotards, Streetfighters and 1198s. Maybe the guy's not a douche after all?