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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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

PREEN F/W 2012: QuickReview.

Can PREEN Designers Junstin Thorton and Thea Bregazzi do

any wrong? No. Atleast not in my eyes.

Fashion shows tell a story. I would hate for someone to

want to wear my designs, but have no care for the story they are

telling as they walk down the street promoting my name.

Everytime I see fashion I wonder what the designers

thoughts were as they were creating: What were their feelings.

Justin and Thea chose children's author Beatrix Potter

as slight inspiration for their F/W line, but I think it was more

then the books/author that inspired them.

I believe it was childhood itself that inspired the patterns, colors,

and towering heals before your eyes.

When you imagine your Autumn days as

a child what comes to mind?

I think of the orange, green, and brown midwestern

Fall leaves brushing past my feet. Standing on my tip-toes

trying to catch that glow bug but never reaching.

My mothers fur, and my last days without a heavy coat!

I see all of these things in this collection, but

then again that just me.

After the leaves have brushed into the street and the temp

has droped below comfort weather; The sky gets dark

and so do our clothes because winter has come once more.

Those shoes are to die for correct?

Well they're all a part of the PREEN

collection at ALDO.

The Preen show is one of my favorites every year

for a reason; I hate dissapointment.

PREEN never dissapoints.

xx



Designers You Should Know: Jessica Lovely

Fashion Designer is one of the hardest jobs to have

in todays world believe it or not. Some statistics say

it's an 8/10,000 chance of becoming a known/succesful

designer in this very competitive industry. That is why we need

to support designers who truely have the "it" factor, and arent

studying fashion just because they watched Sex in the City & now envy

whomever got to dress and/or style SJP and the girls that day.

This designer has the "it" factor, and this is me giving my support.

Jessica Lovely

Star of The Emmy Nominated

"So you wanna be a designer" Jessica Lovely, or simply

 Lovely as most of her friends & family call

her could have easily become a model herself; But her

heart was behind a sewing machine & not on the runway wearing the

beautiful garments she constructs so effortlessly every season.

I met Lovely a few years back through JaJa Galliano, and I am honestly

not over exaggerating when I say I fell in love with her right away:

SHE WAS, and still is STUNNING.

I was visiting her, and her former roomate's college apartment, and

I had never seen anything like it. Mannequins, sketch books, and blast of

color: pink, yellow, and a soft orange to be specific: Were everywhere.

I saw design in the first stages of being created and it was truely awesome.

This meant everything to a gay fashion loving highschool student such as myself...

She inspired me, and is still doing so today.

Below is an interview I had with Lovely and

a few of my favorite designs. ENJOY!

1.) So, When did you realize your love for Fashion?

 And what made you want to pursue it as a career?

"I have always loved clothes. It was always an obsession of mine.

 My mother wasn't the type of woman who picked out our clothes with matchy-matchy

outfits for school. She always let my sister and I pick whatever we wanted

so I experimented a lot."

(and)

"I was always drawing clothes, but didn't start sewing until after I graduated high school.

I presented my first collection at the University of Michigan fashion show,

and instantly fell in love with creating fashion.

I knew it was all I wanted to do and feel."

2.) What inspires your design more, your personal style,

 your enviorment, or a specific lifestyle (Student,Party girl, etc.)?

"When designing, I never go with a theme, or a specific style.

 I design from my emotion more than anything.

What you create has to be about what you feel, in my opinion.

Just as any artist, your creation is best reflected by your raw emotions,

uninterrupted by trying to stay within certain parameters.

 I let myself express my feelings through my designs.

The more intense my feelings, the more design options I will design."

3.) So, Can you tell me a little about your experience

on "So you wanna be a Designer"? 

"It was an eight week competition with six competitors.

 Each week we were given a specific design assignment and 52

hours to produce the final looks to be modeled

on the runway in front of a live audience, 3 guest judges

 and online viewers; who would score us. The show overall, was an amazing experience.

I pushed myself harder than I think I ever have. Because of the time restraint,

there was no room for errors or confusion, so that definitely added a tremendous

amount of pressure. Also, because I was giving my all in each challenge, I would only

 nap for a couple hours in the 2 1/2 day time limit,

 which ended up making me a bit delirious lol! "

"I ultimately landed a spot in the final 2, and tied for first place!

However, I ended up taking second place after the tie breaker. And to be honest, as much as I wanted that $20,000 prize, not winning, made me that much more eager to follow my dreams. After the show, I was invited to New York Fashion Week to assist as the creative assistant

 to Raul Peneranda, which was a dream come true!"

4.) What's in the future for you, and EverythingLovely? I heard you're pretty busy this season already. That's amazing!

"2011 was a truly eventful year for me. I went in it with little expectations,

just the strong desire to better myself. This year, however, I do have a few plans I am currently

working on my new collection for S/S 2012 which I plan to sell in my online boutique,

 as well as a new boutique in Pilsen, I plan to open with my friend,

and fellow contestant on the show, Stephen.

We are keeping the details guarded at the moment,

but I will definitely be giving out more information in early spring!"

 

"The objective to designing is never to "over think",

 simply let your heart speak, and your mind follow."

 - JESSICA LOVELY

CONTACT:

http://loveeverythinglovely.com/

FOLLOW HER TWITTER

ALSO...

Follow me!

I see huge things happening in 2012  for Lovely,

and even bigger things after those things have come

and pass. Good luck girly enjoy every step!

xx

 

Model of the Month: Josh Tuckley

D-Magazine, Comme De Garcons, Topman,

Wonderland Mag, & Pop Magazine all huge names correct?

Yes, so it takes a seasoned model to land these jobs correct?

No, only modeling for a year now Josh Tuckley has all of these jobs

under his 28" belt and he's still going strong.

I prefer a certain type of male model.

Sure handsome can get the door opened,

but what keeps you in the room?

I like someone that has personality; personality so strong

they dont need to speak for you to hear them;

they dont need to scream to grab you attention.

They just need to ...

show up and they own the room.

Yes, thats what every model should have,

but male models more so then the women.

STATS:

HEIGHT: 188 - 6' 2"
BUST: 86 - 34"

WAIST: 71 - 28"

HAIR COLOR: BROWN

EYE COLOR: BLUE

JOSH: PERFECT.

xx



The PlastiqueLife&Style Awards 2011

I decided to do a little 2011 Life&Style award thing-y for the blog. Best dressed, worst dressed, best surgery, worst reality, etc.
Worst Reality Show of 2011:
The Alist: Dallas

This show is terrible and not like " That show is terrible but I secretly watch it just to know what happens"; No, its just terrible.

I gave this show multiple chances but It never picked up. They had minor drama all of it surounding two characters (The cowboy, and the Republican) and who gave who a blow job! Lol Seriously! I'm not joking. That was how the season opened. Then a couple people got pushed in a pool, and the black guy kept punching people...

This show made Alist New York look like it deserves an emmy. I hope next season is better... Maybe a new cast? Fire the chubby guy with the fake drinking problem and inheritance. He's annoying.

xx

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ThePlastiqueLife&Style Awards 2011

I decided to do a little 2011 life&style award thing-y for the blog. Best dressed, worst dressed, best surgery, worst reality show, etc.
Best Celeb News of 2011:
Beyonce is Preggers!!

At the VMA's Beyonce almost made most of the world poop themselves in excitement when she finished her performance, dropped her mic, opened her blazer & revealed none other then a baby bump!!! About a million gays.. fuck that the world was salivating all over their televisions. It was perfect. I honestly wouldn't have done it differently: Its the way any diva in her right mind would reveal something so important.

It was so perfect I actually have nothing else to say...
Besides I might copy this smart diva move.

If I ever find out I'm dying I'm gonna unzip my pants at the grammys and reveal my underwear with a picture of a casket super imposed on the ass.
To far? Or just enough?!
xx

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ThePlastiqueLife&Style Awards 2011

I decided to do a little 2011 life&style award thing-y for the blog. Best dressed, worst dressed, best surgery, worst reality show, etc.
Worst Celeb news of 2011:
Finding out Amy Winehouse passed away

This was by far the worst celebrity news I got all year. Amy's passing genuinely came as a surprise to me, it wasnt as surprising to many others, but none the less I was baffled by her death.
I was preparing for new sultry & soulful ballads from the recovering "Everything" addict, but recording a new album wasn't in the cards for Amy. No, she did not die from an overdose. No, she did not fall back into her old patterns. She was actually doing everything by the book. Her old ways just didn't want to let her body go.

Amy will be missed but her music lives on in everyone that whistles her tune while shopping, and remembers "Damn, she was really good at what she did".

xx

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