Sean Stussy who grew up in southern california,started surfing in 1965 when he was only 10 years old. He took up surfing as the sport was gaining wide recognition in popular music and movies. By the age 13 Stussy started to design and shape his own surfboards. He was so talented he was hired by a surfboard manufacturer at the age of 15. After graduating high school he worked as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain. Aside from his interest in surfing and skiing, Stussy was further influenced by his love for punk rock music. He described his look as "prep meets punk meets beach boy" Stussy's goal was simply to produce a "wearable classic."Sean Stussy paved the way for future up and coming designers. His designs go beyond the fabrics of his creation.. Stussy created a whole different world that was and still universal til this day.
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