THE STORY BEHIND THE BRAND
From millions sold
to something personal
Josh Brubaker spent over a decade designing iconic footwear for the world's biggest brands. Filmsuede is where that expertise meets creative freedom—a platform to build something meaningful, timeless, and entirely his own.
THE FOUNDATION
Early Days & Education
Josh's journey into footwear design began with a passion for sneakers and skateboarding culture. What started as curiosity evolved into formal training, learning the fundamentals of construction, materials, and the marriage of form and function.

Early 2000s
BREAKING THROUGH
Designing Icons at SUPRA
The Skytop. The Vaider. The Stacks. These weren't just shoes—they defined a generation of sneaker culture. Josh's designs at SUPRA became instant classics, selling millions of pairs and cementing his reputation as one of the industry's most influential designers.
5+ million pairs sold worldwide

2006-2014
MAJOR LEAGUE
Yeezy, Vans, Ice Cream & Beyond
Working with Kanye West's Yeezy line, Pharrell's Ice Cream, and heritage brands like Vans, Josh honed his ability to blend high fashion with street credibility. Each collaboration pushed boundaries and challenged what footwear could be.
Collaborations with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and more

2010-2016
NEW VENTURE
Co-Founding Clearweather
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship, Josh co-founded Clearweather—a brand focused on innovative materials and sustainable practices. It was the first taste of building something from the ground up, complete creative control, and all the challenges that come with it.

2014-2019
THE VISION
Launching Filmsuede
After years of designing for others, Josh created Filmsuede as a personal platform—a space to explore nostalgia, experiment with proportions, and craft footwear without compromise. No corporate committees, no trend-chasing. Just pure design, executed with purpose and precision.
Building a community, one pair at a time

2020-Present
"Filmsuede isn't about ego or empire-building. It's about creating footwear that matters—designs that feel timeless because they're rooted in something real. This is the work I was meant to do."
— JOSH BRUBAKER