Leah McSweeney On Starting A Streetwear Brand From Scratch And Turning Down Brands That Don’t Pay

John Kim November 5th, 2018 (updated)

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A fresh new episode of our YouTube series BEYOND THE BOX is here, and we’re joined by Married To The Mob founder Leah McSweeney. The NYC native started her brand in 2004 and hasn’t looked back since, collaborating with brands, artists, and shops such as Nike, KAWS, and colette. As a tried and true New Yorker, Leah isn’t shy about expressing her opinions on the state of the streetwear and sneaker game, so it’s best to pay attention to one of the pioneers of the game and one of the industry’s most co-signed individuals. See the full episode below and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else.

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John Kim, Editor-in-Chief

John Kim is the current Editor-in-Chief of Sneaker News, taking over the role in 2014 after joining the company in 2009. Born and raised in Queens, NY, John has published interviews with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Pusha T, Pharrell, and more. He is considered among the most trusted voices in the industry and is a fixture at important brand events across the globe.