Journal

Bonus Bklyn - september 17, 2018

Liam NK is a Brooklyn kid, and Bonus is a Brooklyn brand. Skateboarding since he was 5, Liam has always been influenced by the lifestyle and attitude of skate culture. Made to encompass that, Bonus Bklyn is a line of t-shirts, hats and hoodies with kids in mind. Here’s my interview with Liam about Bonus and more!

RN: How old are you?
LNK: 15

RN: Where do you go to school?
LNK: Art & Design High School

RN: How did you come up with the name Bonus?
LNK: There’s this skate trick that I used to call Bonus, which I thought was a cool name for a t-shirt line. Then I realized later that it was actually called Boneless, not Bonus – but it’s still a good name.

RN: What does Bonus mean to you?
LNK: It’s always a good thing

RN: What do you like most about skateboarding?
LNK: I like the people. And, it’s pretty fun

RN: What’s your favorite skate spot?
LNK: I really like the ledges in Central Park

RN: What’s it like growing up as a kid in NYC?
LNK: It’s pretty cool

RN: How do you think it’s different growing up here, than other places?
LNK: It seems like there is more freedom here for kids because you can take the train anywhere in the city. There’s a lot of cool people here and always something happening. I feel like you get exposed to a lot of stuff.

RN: What inspires you to be creative?
LNK: Music

RN: What are your favorite song(s) right now?
LNK: A$AP Forever by A$AP Rocky, and Dance Yourself Clean by LCD Soundsystem

RN: Who’s your favorite skater?
LNK: Boo Johnson

RN: What kind of skateboard are you riding right now?
LNK: Tribe

RN: How would you describe your style?
LNK: Dickies shorts or pants, cuffed. Always Stance socks pulled high, a hat and t-shirt.

RN: What do you like to do besides skateboarding?
LNK: Play Fortnite

RN: What do you want to be when you grow up?
LNK: I haven’t figured that out yet