Shaper et designer originaire de Laguna Beach, Shawn Stussy est surtout connu pour avoir fondé la marque Stüssy, mais il a aussi marqué le surf par ses designs. Il commence à shaper dans les années 70 en travaillant dans un surfshop de Laguna Beach et se fait connaître pour ses outlines asymétriques.
Son approche créative séduit la scène surf californienne. En 1980, il fonde Stüssy, qui deviendra une marque de streetwear majeure. Il reste considéré comme l'un des shapers les plus inventifs de sa génération.
A shaper and designer from Laguna Beach, Shawn Stussy is best known for founding the Stüssy brand, but he also left a mark on surfing through his designs. He started shaping in the 1970s while working in a Laguna Beach surf shop and became known for his asymmetric outlines.
His creative approach won over the Californian surf scene. In 1980 he founded Stüssy, which became a major streetwear brand. He remains one of the most inventive shapers of his generation.
