Famous Stars And Straps by Travis Barker
Year launched: 1998
Famous Stars and Straps (also known as FSAS) is an American clothing and accessory line created by Travis Barker, best known for being the drummer of now-defunct Blink-182 and current drummer for +44. The company is based in Corona, California. Famous Stars And Straps clothing is influenced by music genres such as punk rock and hip-hop. The line consists mostly of mens t-shirts, jackets, and hats, although recently a women’s line was added consisting of bikinis, shirts, pants, etc. They also specialize in accessories such as belt buckles, bandanas, and skateboard decks. The brand’s “F” logo which is referred to as the ‘Badge of Honor’ is used to represent the line. The logo is often used in words such as ‘Family’, ‘Famous’ or ‘Forever’. FSAS is also known for having skateboard, BMX, and motorcycle stunt teams. Members of these teams are referred to as the “FSAS Family”.
Barker, who gained fame as the drummer for the band Blink 182, is currently the drummer for +44. Barker became known for his mohawk and his tendency to perform without a shirt, revealing a multitude of tattoos.He founded a clothing company, Famous Stars and Straps in 1999, LaSalle Records in 2004, as well as a Wahoo’s Fish Taco restaurant in Norco, California.
