STUSSY
Origin: Laguna Beach, California, United States
Founded: 1980
Founder: Shawn Stussy
Brand Story:
Founded in 1980, Stüssy originated when surfboard shaper Shawn Stussy began scrawling his signature with a broad-tipped marker onto handcrafted surfboards and graphic tees in Laguna Beach. Fusing Southern California surf culture, skate subculture, hip-hop, and punk rock, the brand organically evolved into the foundational pioneer of global streetwear. By establishing the "International Stüssy Tribe," Shawn Stussy created an interconnected global network of DJs, artists, and tastemakers across Tokyo, London, New York, and Paris. Instantly recognizable by its iconic graffiti-style hand-drawn signature logo and intertwined SS Link motif, Stüssy remains a timeless cornerstone of authentic street culture, effortless casual style, and underground counterculture heritage.