East Side Mobin: My interview with ESM

You may or may not (Preferably may) have seen a shirt, some shorts,

or maybe a sticker or two around your neighborhood.

Maybe you've heard your friends talking about them, 

maybe not, but if you do not know about East Side Mob...

You're quite late to the party.

(Stine & Oscar. Oscar is wearing one of the newer ESM shirts)


Chicagoans/ East Side Mob Founders Oscar & Stine
have a business plan: Takeover Chicago then the world!
Armed with a pack of cigs, my phone and note pad
I recently had an interview with the East Side Mobbers
on a roof top looking over downtown Chicago.
We spoke about their plans for the future, their spring/summer line,
and what brought them to found the indie-punk street wear company that is
EAST SIDE MOB.

1.) So, when did you decided to start ESM?

STINE: I think... Sophomore year?
OSCAR: Yeah, in Mr. Myers class.
Me: Oh, you started in school?
S: Yeah, we took a graphic design class
and he basically let us do whatever we want. So we would make
stencils and shirts etc.
O: But, we didnt think to sell our stuff until we went to
Gallery37 (an art program in downtown Chicago).

2.) Who/What inspires your designs for ESM?

Pete Wentz is a huge inspiration. Also, UNIF, Drop Dead,
A$AP Rocky, Azealia Banks and... OURSELVES.

(ESM Shroom T-Shirts)

3.) Who would you say is your main clientele?

 S: Young & fun people...
O: That don't care.
 S: We love when people buy our clothes and experiment
with them. Rip them up; we like that a lot.

4.) Seeing as though you're graduating soon &

are going to separate colleges do you have future plans for

the line? Or is this the end after summer ends?

We deff plan on moving forward with ESM.

We're setting up a look book, adding more colors,

making the line more intricate.
O: "We wanted to make clothes that we would buy.
I got tired of going into store and never seeing clothes I wanted."

(ESM customer displaying her new T)

5.)Do you plan on making changes to the line anytime

soon? Are you going to keep the "homemade" feel to it?

O: Yes, most of the pictures are taken in my bedroom on my door!
S: Yeah, we don't have any big plans to change anything in the future.

 (ESM Custom order shorts)

I'm in love with the with the above shorts!

So cute! and in my fave color. Id buy them..

 if I were a girl. Fuck it, I might just buy them

 and hang them up on my wall.

Everything made by East Side Mob is $20 or less!

The T-shirts are only $10!

And yes, they do custom orders...

Perfect right?

So far they've had orders come in from
Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A, Indiana, Maryland etc.
And the brand is only growing!
Keep up the good work!

ESM till I die!

Contact ESM:
Kri- Stine's FACEBOOK
Oscar's Facebook
 http://eastsidemob.tumblr.com
BUY EASTSIDEMOB HERE!!!!

Contact ME:
Facebook
TWITTER


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WOULD YOU WEAR ME?

A few recent designs.
Taken with and posted on INSTAGRAM.
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Also follow me on twitter..
@raraantonio

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People Whose Style Should be Admired: Karolina Medina

This is probably one of my favorite style post.

Not because of her insane beauty or phenomenal style,

but simply because she's such an honest, interesting,

confident, and AMAZING individual.

She among many others I have spoken of in previous post

are my exact definition of a "Platique Girl."

A Classic beauty with a pleasant personality, impeccable styling-

modern with classic influences, & most of all she has to be

able to have fun. Karolina can drink me under the table

without smearing her lipstick or falling in her heels...

That is why I admire her style:

Why I admire her!

Below is my interview with Karo

and select pictures I feel show her beauty and style.

1.) First, can you describe your style for me? 

"I don't think there's one word that would describe my style.

 I love to mix vintage inspired pieces with every outfit. I also like to

 have the whole look pull together from my hair and makeup."

2.) Does the west coast inspire your style?

 Because there is definitely a little Chicago in everything I wear.

"It does, believe it or not most of the time I dress according to the weather outside.

 I like to feel comfy, stylish, and confident at the same time."

3.) What one article of clothing or accessory do you need at all times?

"I'm obsessed with Shoes!!!

Mostly all kinds of platforms and huge wedges!!

I personally think you can always rock them with

long skirts, dresses, shorts... You name it!!"

4.) Lastly, who/what are some of your fashion

inspirations dead or alive? And why?

"I have a lot of fashion inspirations, but mostly with my surroundings.

I like to push my limits and try to wear new things all the time.

Thrift stores are one of my things I enjoy.

 You never know what kind of unique treasures you can find to add to your wardrobe."

I love everything about Karolina.

She is one of the many reasons I love fashion.

Its hard to find people who truly understand the effort it

takes to find that garment that can make you feel UNTOUCHABLE.

She understands me, and I understand her.

xx

Karolina, is beautiful and speaks her mind;

Sometimes with words, but all the time with her style.



Alexander Wang F/W 2012: QuickReview

Alexander Wang is always bringing his A*game

I honestly dont think he can do less than perfect.

If you go to his show expect to see structure, clean

lines, new age garments, A little white, a lot of black, & his best.

He sent his squadron of amazons (Including Gisele, Suvi, and Carmen!)

down the runway and off to war on the runway of Fashion Week.

Knee high boots, glossy jackets, fishnet mask.. felt sort

of like post apocalyptic high fashion.

Some have tried, but none have succeeded at doing

just enough of "To much" to still stay Chic.

Its hard, but Mr. Wang has conquered the runway enough

times that shows it is possible.

He made it possible.

Check out the bag.

Yeah, I want it too.

Classic.

It has been said that watching a Wang show

is could be simalar to watching Dali reveal his artistry,

a Genius play chess, Venus play tennis, or Tiger golf.

There is nothing like it.

All images provided by http://www.models.com/

Perfect.

xx

JILL STUART S/S 2012



 Amazing photographer Mario Sorrenti captures the purest

form of beauty in these photos from the newest campaign for Jill Stuart.

 Daphne Groeneveld has an Lolita-esque appeal to her.

I love her, but I feel like its wrong in a way; sort of in an

American Beauty high school beauty way.

 If they were trying to catch the essence of spring and summer

perfectly combined they did the job and they did it well.

perfect

xx

Keeping up with RARA.

I decided to to talk a little personal today.

I havent had a chance to make a post and I have

10 to 15 minutes right now so I'll talk to you guys.

So winter is coming, and that means it's that time

of the year when I run back to the West Coast for a

little r&r while the heavy winds eat Chicago alive.

L.A. is first!

Im going on a "GIRLS" get-away with JaJa, Shawny & a couple other

friends. Andrew rented a house in west hollywood

and this trip will deff be one to remember.

Can you say "Ho gone wild"?

Yes?

Well get ready to say it, because

thats my name this next weekend. :)

After, hopefully I come home to

this new job I interviewed for.

Then back on vacay to Vegas for the Hollidays!

YaY!

Well Ill make a new Fashion/Music related post later,

because I know that all you bitches care about!

Love you!

Btw we've been getting over 200 hits

a day on the blog and so much support!

It means a lot!

Especially since this started as a school project!

Again, Love you.

xx

Preen S/S 2012

Clean lines, Spectacular patterns, & Eye popping colors.

Thats exactly what Justin Thorton and Thea Bregazzi 

sent down the runway in their PREEN S/S 2012 FashionWeek show.

This show was deff one of my favorites if not THE favorite of

Fashion Week 2011. I loved every single piece....

EVERY PIECE!

Take a look at some of my faves...

SPECTACULAR RIGHT?

What did you think?

Actually I don't care...

I know its amazing. 

xx

Easy Transitions pt.1

So the end of Summer is coming, and it's 

coming fast. Some people Lord behold didn't have 

time, some didn't have the money, or some just 

simply forgot about Fall shopping.

This post is simply my opinion on

what articles of clothing can easily carry on from

one season (in this case Summer) to the next (Fall).

1.) The Crop-Top

BUY THIS TOP

If done correctly, and in the right environment the

crop top is always amazing!

Always girly sometimes with a little edge,

this piece easily Transitions from your summer wardrobe 

to your Fall. 

Paired with a cute girly skirt:

Buy this skirt

& these Jeffrey Campbell heels

Buy these heels

...And you're good to go baby doll. 

Keep a look out for

"EASY TRANSITION pt.2".

Special thanks to
www.ASOS.COM
for the beautiful clothes.

xx

PRADA Men's S/S 12

  This is PERFECTION.
xx

3.1Phillip Lim MEN S/S 2012

   Phillip Lim one of my favorite designers by

has out done himself with his S/S men's 2012 collection.

 Mr. Lim has a certain way of letting his customer know

that they are appreciated; taking time with 

little details that not only look good, but can make 

you feel good in ways that not every garment can.

   

The look is so modern I feel as if Ive been living in the past,

and I need to catch up; But there is also a little 90's nostalgia

in every jean jacket in the collection.  

His S/S Men's collection is very active while still

holding on to that relaxed/chill factor that Lim is known for.

I can go on for days about his genius,

but Ill leave by saying I simply LOVE IT.

xx

Monique Lhuillier F/W 11

"You cant say style without thinking of Miss Lhuillier"

Monique Lhuillier captured the essence of 

femininity in her New York show.

Every little girl (& boy) that wants to grow

to be a stylish woman & take the world 

by storm thinks of Ms. Lhuillier when
they think of chic and couture. 

     I was one of those children and this show proved 

why those little girls(& boys) and I love her so.

I am breathless. 

Are you?

You shouldn't have one complaint...

I love you anyway! <3

xx