Thrasher Magazine

In honor of their collab socks, Stance hosted an art show for Todd Francis at the DLX shop on Market. Get a look at this veritable who's-who of art fans from across the culture. —Tom Shattuck

The hornets' nest assembles in front of 1831 Market Street—AKA DLX Skateshop

As we approach, we're greeted by shop head honcho Mike Manidis with Chelsea from Kilowatt and denim mogul Nick Da Pasta

Antihero TM Jalden arrives to make sure everything runs smoothly

Here we see former shop captain Matt Derrick catching up with ace photographer Clinton Perry and his other half

Inside we got a large and punctual turnout

Clarence Emmons from the Deluxe art room and Yogrt skateboards fame was soaking it up with his lovely lady Mackenzie

Bro photo op with Ducky and Alex Guiber

Carlos gets a night off from behind the counter to chill with the homies Pete, Al and Mary

Thrasher mag represent! Our director of all things digital Cole Mathews pictured here with our senior designer Alán Gonzalez

If they're giving out swag or free drinks, you know Alán’s gonna be all over it

Jeff Carlyle and Brian Slatterly showing off the parting gifts

Tons of boards on display from Todd Francis' illustrious tenure with Antihero, let's get a look

Some vintage Sean Young

OG Tim Upson

A personal favorite, "The Goiter"

Don't think I've seen this early Cardiel graphic before

And there he is, the man of the hour. Todd Francis flanked by his daughters Brook and Morgan

Thrasher ad man Eben Sterling and Kat made it out

Tight bros from way back

Very cool to see some of the original artwork on display underneath the boards

A collector's wet dream

They even had the original Antihero eagle

The merch

What? You thought Jim T would miss this? Wise up

DJ Shortkut in the building

Signage

Jim T and I are both huge fans of Matt Rod

Next thing you know, an improptu freestyle session breaks out with Anna Shea and the SF Skater Sisters Jasmine and Mariah

Anna kickflips

Jasmine gets her back

Then Mariah hits us with the whole routine

She's got it dialed

This dog was being very tolerant

Jasmine with the finger flip

Wholesome

Stepping outside for a quick breather, I run into my peeps Nick, Troy, Clay, Maia, Tenshu and Kyle

These guys both have a great profile

I'm told this is Mix Master Mike of Beastie Boys fame

The homegirls Lilly, Lara and Zai. Pro tip: If you're ever tasked with photographing an event like this, go ahead and tap that autofocus button before taking the picture

Tommy G!!!

Packed house

Big Hongry and Soma Sugiyama approve

Everyone gets a pair of pigeon socks. Thanks, Stance!

Lil’ Dre sighting

Big thanks to Open Beer and these guys for slinging drinks all night

Old brothers in arms, Todd Francis and Mr. Jeremy Fish

Again, huge thanks to Stance, Open Beer and the good people at Deluxe for hosting an awesome evening. Until next time