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mcbess is an artist and illustrator known for his bold, monochrome artworks and narrative-driven visual style.
At The Dudes, mcbess' artworks are translated into premium streetwear, including graphic t-shirts, hoodies, heavy woven twill jackets and accessories.
This page is your first stop for mcbess-designed clothing, produced with care using organic, fair-traded cotton and recycled materials, and focusing on fabric quality, garment longevity and wearability.
Through The Dudes you will also find mcbess' screen prints and his music - released through Dirty Melody Records.
who is mcbess
mcbess is an artist and co-founder of The Dudes. Born in Cannes in the South of France, he made his home in London, UK where he continues to work on illustration, animation and music.
His foundational artistic influences include Fleischer Studios' cartoons, combined with contemporary shapes, symbolism and types. mcbess' deep love of music and cuisine is celebrated in the surrealist worlds he creates, tinged with his own humourous brand of nihilism.
With The Dudes, mcbess translates his artworks to premium streetwear, showcasing the art on limited runs of t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and accessories, while prioritising comfort, quality and attention to detail.
Alongside the clothing range, The Dudes is also where you'll find mcbess screen prints, ranging in size from A3 to large format limited edition pieces, all printed on high quality Fedrigoni paper.
As the founder of Dirty Melody Records, mcbess also regularly releases music under the name 'mcbaise', producing limited edition vinyl for fans and collectors across the world.
Clothing at The dudes
Established in 2010, Berlin brand The Dudes joined forces with mcbess to bring his artworks to life on a wearable canvas. Their shared love of life's simplest pleasures made for a partnership which has thrived ever since.
The Dudes' entire production process has been overhauled to ensure high quality, consistency and sustainability, including rigorous quality control and the use of organic, fair-traded cotton for staples such as t-shirts and heavy woven twill fabrics.
Apart from its approved wholesalers across the world, The Dudes is the only clothing brand licensed to use mcbess artwork. Produced in limited runs, our seasonal collections and in-season drops are only available for a short period, making them sought-after by fans and collectors.
mcbess streetwear
ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN & WEARABILITY
The Dudes has a wide range of garments and styles, ranging from bright and colourful seasonal pieces to the classic monochrome look that we made our name with. But across all areas of The Dudes, mcbess' artwork is the common factor which unifies the collection.
MISADVENTURES
Drawing inspiration from classic cartoons, & prominently featuring our mascot Fucky the Bear, the bright colours of the Misadventures range belie the paranoia and fatalism that permeates the world in 2026.
UNDERWORLDS
Our hearts are on our sleeves, quite literally. Our Underworlds range takes us back to our roots, celebrating rock 'n roll, classic tattoos, and not giving a single fuck since 2010.
LOS DUDES
Our premium line, Los Dudes is all about heavyweight fabrics and simplicity. Available only in black and off-white, this range provides staples that you'll use through this season and into the next.
ACCESSORIES
From beach towels to boxer shorts, socks to headwear, alongside patches, stickers, sunglasses and smoking paraphernalia. This is where we let loose and have fun.
