Founded: 1990
Founder: Kelly “Risk” Graval and Dante Ariola
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Third Rail is another streetwear brand that came out of the graff scene in Los Angeles.  But they weren’t “just another brand.”  Third Rail of course had graff-based tee designs and caps, but they also had a full line of cut and sew, using slick designs and fabrics for high quality offerings.  In addition to graff-based logos and designs, there was a heavy influence of girls, hotrods, cars and devils – maybe a combo of graffiti style streetwear, mixed with traditional tattoo culture.  Some of the best pieces were their bowling and uniform type shirts and their slick jackets and outerwear.

In addition to Third Rail Clothing, Risk has been a heavy hitter in the graff and art scene.  He was one of the first writers to take his craft from the streets to showing in galleries.  That’s standard practice, but he was the first to do it.  You can still find him around on IG and other places.

Contributing Members: @mrthingone