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James Jebbia

James Jebbia
Born (1963-07-22) July 22, 1963 (age 54)
United States
Residence Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality British
Occupation Fashion Industry
Years active 1978–present
Known for Founder of Supreme
Spouse(s) Bianca Jebbia
Children 2

James Jebbia (born July 22, 1963) is an English businessman and fashion designer. Jebbia is known for being the founder of the skateboarding shop and clothing brand, Supreme.

James Jebbia was born in the United States but is of British nationality. At 1 years old Jebbia moved to Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom before moving back to United States at 19 years old. His American father was in the United States Air Force, and his English mother was a homemaker and then a teacher. His parents divorced when he was around 10 years old.

In 1983, Jebbia moved to New York City, paying $500 for a Staten Island apartment. He landed a job at Parachute, a minimalist skate shop and clothing store located in SoHo.

In 1989, his first retail venture Union NYC was opened carrying an experimental mix of mostly English brands and from 1991 to 1994 he teamed up with Shawn Stussy.

In 1994, Jebbia founded the skateboarding shop and clothing brand, Supreme and opened its first store on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan, New York. The brand now has 11 locations worldwide, 1 in Los Angeles, London and Paris, 2 in New York and 7 in Japan.

Jebbia is married to Bianca Jebbia and has two children. He currently resides in Lower Manhattan's West Village in New York City.


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