If you’re an avid fan of sneaker culture, chances are you’ve come across your favorite pair of Jordans revamped with plush fabrics and branded with a mysterious tongue tab that read “INCOMPARABLE.” These are the workings of JBF Customs – a self-taught sneaker customizer with a global clientele and no formal background in the field. What began as just drawing and painting on sneakers as a hobby soon transitioned into fully replacing the stock fabric on sneakers with exotic leathers. JBF’s penchant for sourcing rare, plush animal skins like elephant and shark has opened several doors for the young designer and put him on the radar of major footwear corporations, boutiques, celebrities and your average sneaker purveyor.
We invited JBF Customs to the SlamXHype office to kick it for a bit and chat about his beginnings, how he developed his artistry and how the future looks for his brand. Check out the clip below and preview some of his works in the gallery above.
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