B-Boying, Hip-Hop and Graffiti are influences as well as Rasta culture or artists like Keith Haring. Stussy draws inspiration from various subcultures and the urban lifestyle of the 80s. It's not long before Stüssy can also be found in showrooms in various major cities across America. Shortly thereafter, he teams up with his friend Frank Sinatra (no relation to 'the' Frank Sinatra) and starts selling his brand in local stores as well. He just does what he feels like and what goes down well - and with success.

He sells the shirts and shorts out of his coﬀer room and never has anything like a business plan. Within a very short time, Stussy makes a name for himself throughout the region.

After that, T-shirts and swim shorts follow, which also go down very well with the surf & skate community in Laguna Beach. At some point he gets the idea to write his last name on the boards to make a little advertisement for himself and his surf crew. At the time, Stussy was an avid surfer and built his own boards for friends and relatives. The story behind the brand begins in California in 1980. As the founder of the Stüssy brand, there is hardly anyone else who has had such an influence on the development of streetwear. From origins within shaping surfboards, to changing the face of international streetwear, Shawn Stussy is known for merging a number of different social circles such as hip-hop, surf and skate which is continually reflected within each seasonal collection.When talking about contemporary streetwear, its origins and current trends, sooner or later one particular name comes up: Shawn Stussy. One of Stussy’s best recognised graphics, the 8 ball design continues to be featured in contemporary collections thanks to its significant part within the brands celebrated history. The body and short sleeves have straight cut hems. Duplicated onto the reverse in a much larger scale that covers that majority of the back, the same design adds further branding to the style and provides a bold finish. Cut to a regular fit through the body for everyday comfort, the curved neckline has a flexible ribbed trim and on the left side of the chest the famous Stussy logo has been printed in black above a circular 8 ball. Seen here in white, this Stussy 8 Ball T-Shirt is made from soft and lightweight cotton and features front and back screen printed signature Stussy artwork.

Stussy 8 ball size