Meet QUEZCUSTOMZ

By Whitney Richardson


TE: When did you start designing your own shoes?

QC: In July 2015. I saw another artist doing his thing on Twitter and he inspired me to try, then I fell in love with it.

This is the beginning of QuezCustomz. You’ve probably seen his work on twitter. His pinned tweet, posted in mid July of this year, features several of his custom shoe designs. It currently has over twenty thousand retweets. At this point, his talent and popularity is undeniable. I was able to talk to him about his work, where his ideas stem from and what he has planned for his future in fashion and customization.

TE: Who are your fashion inspirations?

QC: I don’t really have any tbh. I go by what I think goes.

His shoes are definitely unique. He starts off with a fresh pair of shoes, whether they are Nike, Adidas, New Balance etc. Then, he adds his own touch to it. Quez creates his own color ways and designs. A few of his shoes even feature floral embroidery and his own unique take on what a high street wear brands collaboration should look like. One of his most popular custom shoes are Yeezy Boost 350s with a Louis Vuitton x Supreme design.

TE: Favorite shoe brand and why?

QC: I never really thought about it before, but if I had to choose, I’d say Nike because they have the best selection in my opinion.

TE: What would you like to see change in the shoe industry?

QC: I would like to be the one to start the change I want to see in the industry. People should be able to have their sneakers look unique and be unique just like them. That’s what I want to create, freedom of expression in sneaker fashion and fashion in general.

Quez puts his money where his mouth is. Scrolling through his social media, one can find a variety of custom made shoes. Each color way and design is unique and different from the next. The shoes he uses fit different styles and needs. Whether one is a shoe head or not, he or she will be able to find a shoe perfect for that specific fashion sense. His passion doesn’t stop there. Quez is on a mission to change the fashion industry through his passion for quality and distinct style.

TE: Tips for anyone who wants to start customizing their own shoes?

QC: Do research. Educate yourself as much as possible. Consistency is key. Try and try and try over and over again. Never give up and remember to be original. You can admire someone’s work but never copy it.

His confidence in his work and future is remarkable for any eighteen year old. While his shoes speaks for himself, his grind behind the scenes is nothing to overlook. He creates each shoe design himself and completes personal orders for anyone who’s looking for a shoe that will fit their personality. Living in the DMV, the variety of styles is endless.

TE: Favorite shoe you’ve customized so far and why?

QC: I don’t have a favorite custom I’ve done so far. I fall in love with every new shoe I do because I see myself getting better and better.

Quez is passionate about each project that he starts. Each pair is hand painted. He doesn’t send them out without ensuring that everything is perfect and goes beyond his client’s expectations. With two years of experience and nearly twenty thousand people looking forward to his next post on twitter alone, his future in the fashion industry is bright.

TE: Do you plan on turning this into your own legitimate business?

QC: Yes. Let’s just say I’ve got huge plans for this. The sky is the limit.

After speaking with Quez, it’s obvious that he is a mogul in the making. He takes his craft seriously, presenting his artistry and creating his own small business while still in his high school years. His platform only continues to grow with each shoe he drops. Although he’s still young, his following is strong and his instincts for business and marketing will launch his customizations to the next level. With skills so mature and advanced for his age, his response to our final question brought him back down to earth.

TE: What do you do to stop and smell the roses?

QC: Go outside and see the world. I really just like to paint in my free time. Ya know, watch some old school cartoons or some anime, chilling, relaxinnn.

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