Bio: Backside Five

Backside Five began when co-founder Darren Smegal custom fabricated belt buckles for a friend repping for Kokanee beer at a large event. The belt buckles sparked a huge demand. Darren later met fellow action sports-enthusiast Joe Rizzo playing at a Houston ice hockey rink. Their shared interests sparked a business partnership.

Backside Five is a lifestyle company striving to bring eco-friendly, high quality, unique designs to the world of apparel.

“We provide a premium brand focused on the nightlife environment with its roots stemming from art, music, and the action sports themselves.”