
Nope News
Skate, Street & Design Updates
Welcome to Nope News — the blog of Neil Ellam (aka Mr. Nope). Here you’ll find updates on skate-inspired art, limited edition decks, bold streetwear graphics, and behind-the-scenes looks at design projects for brands, clubs, and independents. Think of this as the ongoing story of Nope Design — where skate culture, street style, and bold visuals collide.
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Work in Progress – But Worth the Wait
New store, fresh portfolio, same attitude. The updated nopeshop.com brings limited edition skateboard deck designs, streetwear apparel, and a bold freelance graphic design portfolio together in one place. Explore this creative portfolio update and online store refresh — with more drops and projects still to come.
The US scrapping of the de minimis rule on 29 Aug 2025 has made standard shipping from Europe to the US nearly impossible. Independent streetwear brands and skateboard deck collectors now face high express costs, while nopeshop.com design services remain tariff-free and unaffected.