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September 2, 2008

Q&A: Peter Fahey of Sneaker Pimps

Limité is all about doing what we want, when we want, how we want with whom we want; more importantly we respect others that also follow that same creed. Hundreds of thousands of sneaker aficionados all we wish they could travel around the globe and showcase unique and limited edition sneakers… and get paid. That’s what Peter Fahey does for a living, bringing dreams to reality.

Peter Fahey (2nd from top left)  with Sneaker Pimps Family.

Name / Alias: Peter Fahey

What do you currently do for a living? Sneaker Pimps, Inc.

 

What drove you to start Sneaker Pimps? Took what I love and mixed it in with “work”

Where are you originally from? Sydney, Australia

What’s your favorite country to tour in? South Africa & China

Favorite sneaker? This is a list too long to print – lets just say ES Koston one, Adidas Super Star mid (left) in black/grey….I can keep going…there isn’t just one.


Do you feel there is a natural progression from graffiti artist, to a graphic designer, to clothing designer? (i.e. Marc Ecko, Eric Haze)

There has definitely been some great artists who make that progression i.e. Kaws, Shepard Fairey – and it does seem to be the natural path to go – but it can really happen anyway – my favorite are the artists who go from street to gallery i.e. Banksy.

What defines a Sneaker Pimp? Buying selling trading sneakers….flossing…?!

What’s on your feet right now? Socks (I am at home)

What inspires you in your daily pursuit of Life? Doing exactly what I want to do everyday.

What artists do you feel people should begin to look for?

D*Face, Banksy (if you haven’t already), Pebea…

What’s on the top of your play-list now?

Radiohead, In Rainbows and all their other shit.

Most memorable Sneaker Pimps tour moment?

Getting chased by a gang of bikers in Bangkok because they wanted my passport and cash!?

What new projects are you building on right now? Battle Royale

What books are you currently reading?

Common Wealth by Jeff Sachs

Alchemist by Paulo C. (100th time)

What does success mean to you?

Doing exactly what you want to do everyday – realizing dreams in real time.

posted by: Adrian "Age" Farquharson
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