Famous Stars and Straps (or simply Famous) is an American clothing and accessory line created by Travis Barker on December 8, 1999, best known for being the drummer in the band blink-182. The company is based in Ontario, California. Famous Stars And Straps clothing is influenced by music genres such as punk rock and hip hop. The line consists mostly of men's t-shirts, jackets, hats, and socks 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 Badge of Honor was created for Travis Barker by a popular MySpace icon known as "RockDaMullet". The logo is often used in words such as 'Family', 'Famous' or 'Forever'. 'Faith' is a new project in the line dedicated to Travis and the families of the ones who perished in a deadly plane crash in the fall of 2008. FSAS is also known for having skateboard, BMX, and motorcycle stunt teams. Members of these teams are referred to as the "FSAS Family".
FSAS clothing has been worn by many celebrities including Barker himself, Barker's band mates, skateboarder Jereme Rogers,Jon Grimstad B-Real of Cypress Hill, Sonic Syndicate, Trav Hewat, Tim Armstrong, Rob Aston, Mark Hoppus,Lil Jon, Roger Argenis, Craig Fairbaugh, Andrew Hill, Tris Penkal of .DE.$T, Tom DeLonge, DJ Premier, Cassidy (rapper), Paul Wall, Bryan Williams,(Birdman), The Game, Kim Kardashian, Eminem, Brad Uhlman, Steve Jocz of Sum 41, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas (who wore the clothing on the cover of DUB Magazine) and Tyler Meyer and his dad John Travolta of the Nasty Nati of Ohio! (#28). Lee Gaze of Lostprophets is also seen sporting a Famous t-shirt throughout the music video for thefakesoundofprogress. Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold has worn their "Wild Ones" shirts during several concerts. Brooke Burke also wore the clothing on the cover of Transworld Stance magazine in June 2003. Matt Tuck of Welsh metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine also wore a FSAS vest throughout the music video for Tears Don't Fall and also Fluorescent Exit drummer Joe Collen wears the FSAS label.
Famous Stars and Straps will be releasing a Limited Edition BMX in 2009 for their 10 year anniversary.
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