In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Dalmau and the second or maternal family name is Salmons; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".
He spent his childhood and adolescence in Barcelona, where he studied architecture.[citation needed] In 1980, he founded the label Custo Line with his brother David which in 1996 became Custo Barcelona and today is a label of Blue Tower S.L., Barcelona. Initially focusing on printed tops and T-shirts inspired by the looks of Californian surfers, the label meanwhile has added a full range of women's clothing, a men's line, as well as shoes and accessories.[citation needed]
Private life
Dalmau is married to Eva Vollmer who is responsible for the label's kids line Custo Growing.[citation needed][citation needed] Custo Dalmau is father to 2 daughters (one of which is not his biological daughter) and two sons. [citation needed] He spends his time between the family home in Barcelona and the USA.[4][5]