GIRLHOOD is raw, profound, artistic, and undeniably beautiful. Watching it instantly reminded me of the first time I saw Villa Villa Cola, the groundbreaking women’s skate video that made me fall in love with the culture. Like Villa Villa Cola, GIRLHOOD captured not only the artistry and athleticism of BMX but also the unwavering support and camaraderie unique to women in action sports. Like Villa Villa Cola—which emerged in the early 2000s – GIRLHOOD exudes a nostalgic 90s/Y2K vibe while staying deeply rooted in the shared ethos of skate and BMX cultures: creativity, resilience, and a defiant reimagining of space and style.
This edit is a gift to the BMX community, celebrating its raw energy and soulful connections. It’s a film that will undoubtedly inspire you to push boundaries in your BMX journey.
The film stars Linda Grabner, Teresa Fernandez, Francina Fernandez, Anahi Valentina, and Wibke Vogel, with filming by Alexandre Valentino and Arnaud Wolff, and editing by Alexandre Valentino.
All the girls from the Vans Europe team meet in Barcelona to film clips for a ground breaking street video in the female bmx community. Capturing the emotional highs and lows of trip life and highlighting their talent and personality. A stylish piece showcasing our female riders the best way possible on their bikes, casual and effortless style of filming to get 90/Y2K vibe.
Athletes: Linda Grabner (Pro) – Teresa Fernandez (Pro) Francina Fernandez (Pro) Anahi Valentina (Am) Wibke Vogel (Am)
Filmed by: Alexandre Valentino and Arnaud Wolff Directed and edited by: Alexandre Valentino
Photography by: Raisa Abal Music by: Jespfur and Cassini
