ABOUT

 

Klap Family spans both Paris and Barcelona, bringing together a community built around skateboarding and much more.

 

"It's more than just a group; it's a family of friends!" says Kamel Gondry, the driving force behind Klap. Klap stands for "Kingdom of Liberties Against Prohibitions." While it's not just a brand, it’s a trademark, a symbol that unites over 20,000 dedicated followers worldwide. "Whether you're in Finland, the United States, France, or Spain, there's always a Klap member ready to help you!" Klap is a global phenomenon, rooted in the vibrant cultures of both Paris and Barcelona.

The journey began over twelve years ago in Barcelona, where Kamel, a graphic designer from Mulhouse, started gathering a team. Not just skaters, but also photographers, videographers, rappers, and party organizers. "We always wanted to create a collective—something that truly represents us. Klap gave a name to that vibe." Initially, Klap produced a few t-shirts, made skate videos, and enjoyed the vibrant party scene in Barcelona. As the group expanded, so did their ambitions, leading to the opening of a space in the heart of the Raval district, just steps away from the Museum of Contemporary Art, a global skateboarding hub. "MACBA is our office, our playground, our home. It was only natural for us to gather there."

The Klap space is much more than just a skate shop. Inside, you'll find clothes, boards, artworks, and a wide range of accessories. The space also hosts showrooms, art exhibitions, and concerts. Music plays a significant role in Klap’s identity, with Klap Records, the collective's music label, releasing a new mixtape every week. Whether it's deep house, hip-hop, dancehall, or soul, Klap has it covered, just like in their events in both Barcelona and Paris.

"We've had the pleasure of hosting artists like Roca, L'Entourage, 1995, Lomepal, Dimeh, Enima... It's all family!" The connection between Paris and Barcelona is central to Klap’s identity, with the team frequently traveling between the two cities for filming, parties, skate tours, or all of the above. That’s the Klap spirit. And this is just the beginning.