The reputable Manhattan-based clothing and skateboard brand, Supreme would not have been what it is today without the effort and input of one man – James Jebbia. The business mogul and fashion designer founded the company in 1994 in Manhattan, New York. From one single store in the early 90s to multiple stores across the globe, it has indeed been a wonderful journey for the label and all its stakeholders.
James Jebbia has proved his significance in the world of business as a fashion icon and is only climbing higher as the years go by. With a business career spanning over two decades, Jebbia sits on a reputable pedestal among his counterparts. Find out what his journey has been like as well as other interesting facts about him as you scroll through.
James Jebbia – Bio, Age
The fashion designer was born on July 22, 1963, in the United States. He is of British nationality although he was born in the US. After his birth, his family moved to Crawley, West Sussex in the UK where he grew up. James Jebbia was 19 years when he moved back to the US. By this time, he was ready to explore the world.
Before his journey into fashion began, James Jebbia tested waters in the movie industry appearing in a few movies and shows. He played the character of Tommy Watson in the series, Grange Hill and also starred in a few other projects. Jebbia made a significant move in business in the early 90s when he worked at a skate and clothing store, Parachute, located in SoHo, Manhattan. He then partnered with streetwear retailer, Shawn Stüssy for three years before finally making the decision to have his own establishment.
James Jebbia’s first ever establishment was Union NYC, a retail business where he sold English brands. He then founded Supreme in 1994 with its first store opening on Lafayette Street in Manhattan, New York. He mostly employed young skateboarders – a good move that helped him keep abreast of trends. Jebbia’s first set of employees were cast members from Larry Clark’s film Kids. The company started out with a few T-Shirts, which transformed into cotton hoodies.
This transformation was employed after the designer thought it wise to design the wears that perfectly suited skaters. The clothing brand and skateboarding shop has become a regular brand that has made its way into the heart of the fashion market in the form of shirts, footwear, and many other products.
The millionaire businessman has collaborated with bigger brands including Nike, Louis Vuitton, Comme des Garçons and lots more. The fashion icon has also worked with notable names in the industry like Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince and others who have helped to take the brand to greater heights. Apart from skating and clothing accessories, in 2000, Jebbia’s label went into partnership with Brooklyn Machine Works to launch the company’s range of 24-inch cruiser bikes.
Supreme began as a male-focused label in the 90s but as the years went by, it metamorphosed into an all-encompassing brand patronized for both male and female. The company has eleven locations across the globe. In Japan, the brand has six stores, in New York it has two stores, and one each in London, Paris and Los Angeles.
His Net Worth
With his brand making massive sales and conquering the markets, James Jebbia is indeed swimming in a pool of wealth. The businessman and fashion designer has his net worth estimated at a whopping $40 million by many sources. This figure might have seemed far fetched or impossible to attain for Jebbia and those around him in his beginning days, but with innovation and hard work the label has come out on top. Lots of publicity has been created for the brand through adverts by prominent pro skaters and models, further growing the label.
Personal Life – Wife – Bianca Jebbia
James Jebbia is happily married to his wife, Bianca Jebbia. We do not have information regarding the exact date the couple got married. More so, not much is known about the wife of the fashion designer. However, we do know that James and Bianca have two kids together and the family currently resides in Lower Manhattan’s West Village, New York.
