Meet Locals Local, Jedi Mabana.

Hi Malibu friends and fans, welcome back to a brand new Locals Local. We sat down with fond friend of the family Jedi Mabana. A prolific renaissance man of many talents. We're grateful to call him a friend to the Malibu Sandals community. Look for him at his link below and anything he's got bubbling on the horizon. http://www.instagram.com/jedi__

Tell us alittle of your origin story and what you're up to.
I was born in the Bay Area - San Mateo California to be exact. I’ve been personally working on my creative endeavors since 2017 with my own brand and group of like minded individuals called “fratelloworx” - just making ill, and most importantly fun shit out of my garage. I’ve been professionally involved in the industry since top of 2021. I bought my first pair of Latigo’s Crepe’s in Winter of 2020! The black and tan pairs went straight to the beach with me. Since then i’ve been a huge advocate of the brand.

What comes to mind when you hear the word Malibu?

I honestly think of a cross-pollination between She’s All That & Rocket Power. I think of all the laid back, sun seeking fun energy.

What was your first concert? We want to know the artist,  year, tour and venue.

My first concert was Rock the Bells 2013 @ Shoreline Amphitheater. Bone Thugs, Black Hippy, Danny Brown, Dom Kennedy, E-40, Flatbush Zombies, Jhene Aiko, Cudi, Rakim, Tyler the Creator, Wu-Tang, Push, Flatbush Zombies, Chief Keef, Asap Mob, Cole, Joey Badass. It was such a stacked line up.

Which Malibu Sandals style are you wearing right now?

I wear my Zuma’s around the house all the time, and when im out i definitely defer to the Matador. Such an easy fit.

Where would we find you on a typical Friday night in LA?
Honestly likely at home, lol. Watching a long list of Short Films on youtube, studying.

In your opinion which major city has the best fashion right now?

Loaded question! Even though i’ve never been - if i’m being honest, i’ve lately had a keen eye for Atlanta. That southern charisma is very different and effortless.

Would you say you live in your head or body?
Neither. I live in my heart, to a fault sometimes. Lol its passion over everything.

If you had to pick one color to wear the rest of your life which one would it be?
Navy Blue.

What is the best advice you have ever received? And from whom?
“The greatest teachers remain students”. My father taught me this at a very young age and it’s been such an ongoing & unwrapping of what it means to
me today.

Tell us what it is you like about living in LA vs. San Francisco?
I’ve been in LA for about 3 years now & I think LA is filled with hidden treasure chests of inspiration. If you needed to get inspired at all? Simply walk around and talk to people, with intention of course...& SF to me now? Is sort of my garden. a place of meditation. My love language is at home.