Cleptomanicx was founded in 1991 by Pitt Feil in St. Pauli, Hamburg. Like many pioneers in the world of streetwear and skate labels, it all started very DIY with a lot of heart and a small collection of screenprinted T-shirts, inspired by Nordic coastal life, such as seagulls (not to be confused with the posh bird from across the ocean).
It was a lucky coincidence that the Hip Hop icons from the Absolute Beginner discovered the T-shirts, which quickly helped the company rise to greater popularity.
With the expansion of the clothing collection and the production of skate decks, Cleptomanicx quickly developed into one of the most important skateboard brands in the country.
Cherry on top is that Stefan Marx joined the team as the creative mind from the very beginning.
His designs have given Cleptomanicx a unique style that remains to this day.
Among the most iconic characters are the toast and the lemon.
In addition to his work for Cleptomanicx, Stefan Marx runs his own label “Lousy Livin” and is a successful artist.
Another highlight in the Cleptomanicx universe is probably the hottest brand ambassador in the universe “Cäptn Clepto”.
No one could represent the Nordic, especially the Hamburg way of life and the style of Cleptomanicx as well as he does !
The skate team consists of Lennie Burmeister, Tjark Thielker, Niklas Speer von Cappeln, Benny Vogel, Christoph Friedmann, Dennis Laaß, David Conrads, Daniel Meyer, and Jan Hoffmann.