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The Golden Road to Samarkand is the new photo book from Club Sandwich, in association with Wasted Talent, documenting a journey across Uzbekistan with snowboarders Arthur Longo and Parker Zumowski. Photography by Perly. A visual essay on cold mountains, warm hospitality, brutalist architecture, and the kind of trip that quietly reshapes how you see the world.
Wasted Talent was born on a late summer evening in the South West of France — a conversation sparked by a shared frustration with the lack of innovation in the surf and skate scenes across Europe. The brand represents a common space for products and clothing that transition seamlessly from the beach to the bar, and beyond.
