Meet Ray Mate, co-founder of Mighty Healthy skatewear company. He is a native New Yorker whose affinity for New York is true bred. Known for his iconic tee "I loved New York before you moved here and made it suck," Mate, along with his partner Denis Iderman of Mighty Healthy, have been killing it. Peep an interview of Mate by Hearty Publications where they dissect the birth of skatewear, discuss the development of skating in New York and the commodification of skateboarding trends. Although the recession has had a devastating effect on boutique clothing brands, Mighty Healthy is, well, healthy as ever. As of now, they are about to embark on outerwear for Holiday 2010, working with the video-game Skate 3 and rallying up a Mighty Healthy skate team. Mate and his crew have an acumen for witty phrases and biting, political statements that are pronounced throughout their collection. He may not share a complete thought about the current state or progression of women's streetwear, but he surely knows the industry from a male skater's perspective. He also effuses a certain frankness, humor and authenticity that is missing from today's streetwear brands. Get schooled and learn more about Mate here in his interview. *** http://www.mightyhealthynyc.com/