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' or 'The Dead Pirates', producing animated videos, limited edition vinyl and merchandise for fans and collectors across the world.