Olympic skateboarder Yuto Horigome has teamed up with DDTStore by AllRightsReserved for a limited sculpture drop inspired by his signature move. Dubbed "Yutornado," the sculpture celebrates Horigome’s remarkable journey and will be released on the occasion of his 26th birthday.
Crafted from vinyl and gold-plated paint, the piece captures a miniature Horigome in the action of one of his renowned tornado-like spins. With arms outstretched, the sculpture boasts a sense of motion, reflected in the skater’s twisting body and the folds that ripple throughout the clothing. The figure is supported atop a gold bar-like structure, which bears the piece’s title in large, bold lettering.
Horigome debuted the “Yutornado” move – consisting of a 270° spin into a nose slide followed by another 270° spin to land – at the Street League Skateboarding Tokyo 2023, adding to the short yet prestigious list of signature tricks named after the inventor.
Reigning as the sport's first-ever Olympic champion, taking home the gold again at the Paris 2024 games, the skateboarder has caught the attention of brands like Nike and Seiko, though this drop celebrates his first limited sculpture release.
Limited to an edition of 500, “Yutornado” sizes at around 22 x 9.3 x 12.1 inches, and comes signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity. For those looking to purchase, the sculpture is available starting January 6 at 10pm EST for $1570 HKD (approximately $202 USD) at the DDTStore.
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