A purple skateboard with illustrations of three pairs of sunglasses and the text 'CONCRETE GIRLS' on it, mounted on a beige wall near some green plants and a wooden object.
A woman skateboarding on a metal rail at a skate park, with a smile and arms extended for balance.
A woman with dark brown hair and tattoos on her arm, holding a skateboard in front of her face outdoors on a sunny day.
A person skateboarding in an indoor skatepark, with another person standing on a ramp in the background
Person skateboarding on a path in a park with trees, while another person walks in the background.
A young person in a black sleeveless top and black pants skateboarding on a curved concrete structure in an urban park with trees, cars, and buildings in the background.
A young woman skateboarding on a graffiti-covered skatepark bowl with trees and power lines in the background.

Released in 2018,

Concrete Girls was the result of five years work for Hereford native and one time Leeds local skateboarder Charlotte Cole.

By interweaving skate shots with candid lifestyle photography, Charlotte created a unique snapshot of the UK female skateboarding scene during the era that almost directly pre-dates the most recent upsurge in active skateboarders.

This resulted in her first published photography book Concrete Girls.

Below are photos taken at her first photography exhibition in London for the release of her book.

Living room with skateboard decks, Buddha statue, potted plants, and framed wall art
A woman with reddish-brown hair wearing a black hat and black shirt, holding a vintage film camera, standing against a wooden fence.
A woman with red hair holding a skateboard and a gray cap, standing against a gray wall, wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, and striped sneakers.
Skateboard deck featuring a graphic of a red lipstick tube and the text 'CONCEALER GUILT' on a white background.
Woman in black hat and dress holding a book with 'CONCRETE GIRLS' written on the cover in front of a wooden fence
Display board with photos of girls skateboarding and a purple poster that reads 'Concrete Girls' with skateboard graphic, promoting UK female skateboarding community presented by Charlotte Thomas.
A woman with black hair and tattoos squats next to a smiling French Bulldog puppy wearing a bandana, outdoors in front of industrial buildings.
Gallery wall displaying multiple framed photographs of people, outdoor scenes, and urban settings, with a ceiling grid and a potted plant in the foreground.
People viewing photographs displayed on gallery walls at an art exhibition or gallery.
Two people standing close together with their arms around each other, smiling at the camera, in front of a white wall displaying multiple framed photos.
Two people walking down a narrow alleyway in an urban area, one with a guitar case, and a third person visible in the background sitting on a ledge.
A young woman with brown hair wearing large white sunglasses, a yellow T-shirt that says 'CONCRETE GIRLS SKATEBOARDS', a silver necklace, and a green ring, sitting outdoors on a folding chair.
A pink skateboard decorated with illustrations of three sunglasses and the words 'CONCRETE GIRLS' hangs on a beige wall near green plants.
Three young women sitting on a wooden skatepark ledge with skateboards and water bottles in front of them, one holding a skateboard vertically, at an outdoor skatepark with graffiti on the wall.
A gray square box with the words "CONCRETE GIRLS" in white text, surrounded by various green tropical leaves on a white background.
A person skateboarding on a ledge outside a brick building with steps and a ramp, partially obscured by a out-of-focus branch in the foreground.
A girl skateboarding on a graffiti-covered skate park ramp in an outdoor setting with trees and power lines in the background.
Crowd of people gathered in an indoor space with a modern ceiling, some engaging in conversations, others looking at displays or talking in groups.
A young girl standing next to a French Bulldog puppy under a large skateboarding-themed sign reading 'Concrete Girls.'
Three people standing together smiling in front of a white wall with framed photos. The person on the left is holding a beer, wearing a black shirt, navy shorts, and a white cap. The woman in the middle has dark hair, is wearing a black top and pants
Art gallery or exhibition space with vintage-style furniture, including a sofa and chairs arranged around a small table on a black and white geometric rug. Potted plants are visible, and one wall is decorated with numerous framed photos or artwork.
Art gallery with framed photographs on the wall, vintage sofas and armchairs arranged on a black-and-white patterned rug, potted plants, and a coffee table in the center.
Crowd of diverse people gathered in an indoor art gallery, some sitting and some standing, watching a presentation or performance, with plants and artwork on the walls.

Sunglasses Collaboration

Charlotte worked with CHPOBrand to design a pair of Concrete Girls Sunglasses. The campaign photography was shot and styled by Charlotte.

Sunglasses, skateboards and books can be directly bought from Charlotte.

Please drop her a message if interested in owning a piece of skateboarding history.

Woman with red hair wearing leopard print coat, yellow t-shirt with black text, pink sunglasses, standing against a blue wall.
Black-and-white photo of a woman wearing large glasses, earrings, a beanie, and a T-shirt that reads 'Concrete Girls Skateboards,' standing against a textured wall.
A woman with red hair, wearing pink-tinted glasses, a black floral headscarf, and a light-colored shirt, standing against a beige textured wall.
Black and white photo of a young woman with glasses, wearing a floral headscarf and a white shirt, looking down against a textured wall background.
A woman with red hair wearing leopard print sunglasses, a yellow t-shirt with black text, and a blue windbreaker jacket, standing against a gray background.
Tortoise shell sunglasses with pink lenses, labeled as new, made from recycled plastic.
Cat-eye sunglasses with pink tinted lenses and tortoiseshell frames
Skateboard deck with a graphic of a lipstick tube labeled "Conceit Gerties" on a white background.
Skateboard with three illustrated pairs of sunglasses and the words "CONCRETE GIRLS" on a pale pink background.
A hardcover book titled 'Concrete Girls' with a gray textured cover and white text.
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