Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Snowboarding is more than tricks — it’s culture, progression, and purpose.
Recorded at the LAAX Open 2026, this CultureCast deep dive brings together Jess Kimura and David Djite, two riders shaping the future of snowboarding on and off the mountain.
In this conversation, Jess and David talk openly about:
• Their personal progression as professional snowboarders
• The cultural responsibility of athletes today
• Female progression and representation in snowboarding
• Working with The North Face as a long-term brand partner
• Jess’s powerful project “The Uninvited”
• Community, creativity, and doing things differently
David Djite, part of the Technically Doing It collective, brings a raw and thoughtful perspective on creativity and snowboard culture, while Jess reflects on her journey as one of the most influential voices in modern snowboarding.
CultureCast is Zalando’s long-form conversation series recorded at the LAAX Open 2026, exploring the intersection of sport, culture, creativity, and community.
Presented by Zalando
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Snowboarding is more than tricks — it’s culture, progression, and purpose.
Recorded at the LAAX Open 2026, this CultureCast deep dive brings together Jess Kimura and David Djite, two riders shaping the future of snowboarding on and off the mountain.
In this conversation, Jess and David talk openly about:
• Their personal progression as professional snowboarders
• The cultural responsibility of athletes today
• Female progression and representation in snowboarding
• Working with The North Face as a long-term brand partner
• Jess’s powerful project “The Uninvited”
• Community, creativity, and doing things differently
David Djite, part of the Technically Doing It collective, brings a raw and thoughtful perspective on creativity and snowboard culture, while Jess reflects on her journey as one of the most influential voices in modern snowboarding.
CultureCast is Zalando’s long-form conversation series recorded at the LAAX Open 2026, exploring the intersection of sport, culture, creativity, and community.
Presented by Zalando
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Zalando is one of Europe's largest online shops: we have clothing,
shoes, bags and accessories for the entire family, as well as a wide range of beauty, sportswear, sporting equipment and designer brands. Zalando brings you the latest fashion trends from top international brands with free delivery and free returns. zalando.com
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/zalando
Follow us on TikTok: @zalando
