About this archive

A visual record, not a storefront.

Spezial Archive is an independent editorial project for documenting the images, objects and cultural references around classic terrace and skatewear.

Skateboarder clearing a rail in an urban setting

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Independent by design

This site is not affiliated with adidas, its partners or the platforms where original images may appear.

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Credit is part of the record

Images should retain clear attribution to their creators, commissions and original context wherever that information is available.

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Permission before publication

Archive work is presented in good faith. Rights holders can request a correction, added credit or removal through the project contact channel.

Archive correspondence

Contributors & image use

The archive welcomes corrected captions, context notes and permission information from photographers, artists and rights holders. No personal contact details have been published on this edition.