Everyone gets their start some place. Whether its grinding it out on their own creating work that speaks to their perfect clientele or networking with people who know people. For shoe customizers most do not end up starting shoes without some interest in either art or fashion. New York based “fashion designer” Kim “Kimbo” Mesches is an example of someone who looked to custom shoes as another outlet for his fashion ideas. Read how he got started customizing shoes in this interview with the Omaha World Herald’s Omaha.com
Checkout the article here: Omaha.com: Designer Turns Sneakers Into Art
Lupe Fiasco holding his “Lasers” custom Nikes by Kimbo Designs.