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"SUICIDE SATURDAY" - HIPPO CAMPUS

https://soundcloud.com/hippo-campus

Shirt - OP SHOP  ::  Trousers - FAT  ::  Hat - OP SHOP  :: Shoes - White Pepper

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID: 

CHRISTIAN VINE

How old we're you when you developed a style that felt like your own, and what impact did the media & advertising have at this time?

I started to grasp the idea of ‘personal style’ when I was about 11 or 12 when skateboarding was huge in Australia. I really got caught up in the expressive style of the sport and destructive behaviour that came with it, which was easy for me because I was already a shithead of a kid. I would watch skateboard video’s non stop, watch video hit’s every Saturday morning and ate cereal 3 times a day to Malcolm in the middle’s theme song narrating my mood. I loved life and started having compulsion’s to express creatively every day at this point. Mum and Dad weren’t super wealthy so I never got over the top nice clothes earlier on which was fine for me because I spent most of my time destroying them. Every so often my friends and I would steal super baggy clothing from weekend markets and sag around in them all day at the skate park and exploring the urban/natural environments in which we lived.

I never really gave any consideration or care to the products we were wearing because we got them for free or super cheap so everything got ripped and scuffed. While I kept my skate face on through school and moving around a lot of things were happening on the sidelines, collections of large plastic insects and dinosaur toys grew abundant in my room. Fathoming life without toys never sat with me, I couldn’t give them away like most other kids growing up instead I would dissect the huge bags of toys from my favourite to least favourite in groups. Delicately I would pull the figurines apart and tie string or anything roped/linked around the different loose parts to make necklaces and rings. I’d only wear my jewellery in my free time and at the skate park where I was free to swing my toy heads around my neck at every pop of the deck without anyone questioning my methods. I did fear from being accused a mutant or something at school so I hid my jewellery under my clothing which I now look back on and feel I should’ve just mutanted the fuck out. I distinctly remember a feeling like the jewellery gave powers and made me more confident just knowing my skin and the plastic were intact. I guess that was a chapter of my life where I felt more satisfied in collected styles at once because it was the first time I formulated my own get up and felt comfortable in it.

If you could only dress in shades of one colour for the rest of your life, which would it be?

 I can honestly sum this up with a great quote from Yohji Yamamoto “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – yet mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me.”

I can safely say that black would be my choice when it comes to being covered forever in it’s mystery. Black represents the beginning of time for me, it was the canvas in which everything was made on and defines half of the physical world with white. I feel like people pay more attention to the individual as apposed to their clothing when black is present. There’s less distraction from pattern and colour leaving more room for the person to be present, but still allowing great enigmatic possibilities for the opposite to work with.  

When I’m wearing black I feel random people’s assumptions about who I could be in this complex society run wild and this is somewhat empowering for me. I’m addicted to the unknown and I like making other people feel it and question it for better or worse, either way the experience is something new like a gift. I really appreciate minimal aesthetics when it comes to my personal clothing ‘saying little but giving more than enough to talk about’, is what blacks perplexing shade expels to it’s audience, or at least I think it does =)

 

 

Do you dress for yourself, others or the occasion?

 I find that most of the time I dress for myself unless I’m in an extremely professional environment where clients are on the line, but I find that I need to first impress myself before I can start caring what anyone else is going to think about my get up. Most of my time is spent painting murals outdoors designing in the studio or meeting up with people to talk art and ideas so I don’t necessarily need to dress to impress, I always stick to the clean black look.

Ultimately I think as soon as we have enough money to start buying clothes for ourselves we begin to consider how our family, friends and general public are going to react to our choices. In the past I used to really care about others people’s reactions to my attire, which I think was a good thing at the time. I used to wear some pretty atrocious fabrics and quickly learned what worked well for me on a personal and public level through various eccentric trials. A lot of the time I enjoyed dressing against the grain just to see people’s reactions, any reaction was a good one for me, I think this is something that still subliminally rules my life. Now days I generally like the idea that what I choose to wear could provoke comment and sometimes create a conversation but still go unnoticed if need be.

 My layered black clothing composition plays different roles for different social situations but never changes it’s aura. From my painting work environment to classy dinners then casual catch up’s with friends everything stays black creating the illusion of formality and helps me stay in tune with my calm side being an ADD possessed vessel.  

 

 

What inspires your main & most obvious output of creativity? Does the same inspiration also influence your wardrobe choices?

Clothing is a huge part of my inspiration when it come’s to putting my brush to paper, most of my artworks incorporate the human figure with stylistic fabrics defining its existence among my compositions. Architecture, natural life and unworldly objects also inspire my artwork and clothing, I really enjoy breaking things down to admire the simple truths and characteristics of an item. 

Most clothing I source for myself is put in my illustrations as well as my fashion, both share an evolving connection and constantly glean the art world for inspiration. I like to feel connected to my creative side 24/7 and dressing with the same aesthetics I use in my black and white artworks help me to stay in touch with my childish side and feel mentally balanced. 

Is your style a product of organic development or conscious construction?
I feel everything that happens in my life is somewhat an organic development, I don’t necessarily believe in fate but I do believe that a person’s life is constantly being introduced to different scenarios that act on a timeline being random sometimes. I feel the same way about fashion and pretty much everything that has ever existed, start and finish are so similar with experimental toppings in the middle making it an organic art form. My style is consciously constructed every time I wake up in the morning to put my clothes on or buy products from clothing stores and online sources. When looking back on my fashion it grew and changed over long periods of time, reflecting an organic simulation and similar to evolution.

 First was sports clothing then Hip Hop and Punk clothing through schooling, which then moved into less obvious styles through University. Studying fine arts at RMIT really helped me question labels, symbols and other miscellaneous definitions as products, I felt uncomfortable wearing certain materials and labels just because it was over promoted or the fabrics were poorly made but appealed to a popular genre of clothing. Now days I’ve completely disconnected myself from major clothing brands unless it’s collaborated with talented designers or the fabrics have a unique taste without the walking advertisement feel. Small company’s, sects, art groups etc who work hard and deserve respect for innovative design will always have my support and love.

 Looking back on my stylistic journey I feel settled in knowing my escape from less conscious decisions about clothing, wearing all black is a point in my life where all my past colours have mixed together and collected to create this illustrious dark shade. Just like mixing all the colours from the colour wheel with paint, eventually you’ll get a dark grey black tone.

 

 

Instagram: @soleveins

Web:  http://soleveins.bigcartel.com/

Email: christian.vine20@gmail.com 

BRUSH - OSCAR KEY SUNG
https://soundcloud.com/key-sung

TURTLE NECK - OP SHOP    ::   DENIM TOP - OP SHOP   ::   JEANS - NEUW
SOCKS - COTTON ON   ::   SHOES - MIISTA  ::  EARINGS - ONO 

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID: RUBY PILVEN

 

If people's opinions are based on the first 5 seconds of meeting you, what do you think your style says about you as an artist?

From looking at me for 5 seconds, people could divulge that my artwork is brightly coloured, in your face, full of pattern, whimsical and very unique. It's not like anything else!

How would negative comments towards your self-formed style affect you now compared to 10 years ago? 
10 years ago I would have cried myself to sleep if someone picked on me (as they all did…buttholes)…but now I don't care and would tell them where to go! I am confident in what I wear and enjoy shocking and thrilling people with my weird outfits.

 

Would your style alter if you suddenly came into great fortune? 
No. If I won the lottery I wouldn't just start buying expensive clothing brands just because I could. I find people who wear those brands are superficial boring wankers. I am attracted to colour, pattern, the unusual and the exciting not by what money can buy.

Do you dress for yourself, others or the occasion? 
I feel I dress for myself. I don't really care what people think… I just wear what I want. My clothing is always based on my mood.. so one day ill be wearing bold bubbly colours loving life and the next day I will be fully in black …hating on everyone haha. If I have to dress for an occasion I will always twist it to my liking.  

Would you feel comfortable allowing someone to choose every outfit you wore for two consecutive weeks? Why?

I would love someone to do this to me!. I think it would be fun…almost like a live performance artwork. I would be interested to see what the person would dress me in and why. Even if I didn't like the clothes I would have a laugh wearing them anyway.

INSTAGRAM: rubypilven_ceramics

Web:  http://www.rubypilven.com/

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID: OLIVIA GATT

What inspires your main & most obvious output of creativity (design)? Does the same inspiration also influence your wardrobe choices?

I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by creativity everyday. My job, my friends, my family, my social life and my leisure time all revolve around creativity. All these aspects of my life inspire me and influence the way I go about developing designs and art. The clothes I wear are an extension of how I express myself creatively. I’m drawn to the same shapes, patterns and colours in clothes as I am in graphic design.

Do you believe in 'dressing to your body type'?

I believe in dressing for me. The shapes and features of a human body shouldn’t prevent someone from wearing whatever they want and however they want to express themselves through style and fashion. I treat the way I style and dress myself like an extension of my personality, so when I choose an outfit I make sure I feel confident and comfortable.

Have you observed any changes to your style as you age?

As I’ve grown older, I’ve definitely noticed my style changing and maturing. I’m more confident about what designs, shapes and colours I like and look best on me; I wear a lot of different styles and brands; I’ve learnt how to blend both corporate and fun clothes together for work; and I’ve begun a collection of really beautiful pieces that I can cherish for a long time. 

If you could only dress in shades of one colour for the rest of your life, which would it be?

It would absolutely have to be pink! Ever since I can remember I’ve enjoyed wearing pink and having pink around me.  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more experimental with the shades of pink I wear – sometimes I’ll veer towards apricot and other times I’ll veer more towards lilac. Whenever I wear pink I feel like myself, so on most days I have a splash of pink somewhere (or everywhere) on my outfit.

How does your style change during the highs and lows of creativity?

Whenever I’m feeling a little run-dry of creativity, I often, subconsciously, show it though my hair. If my hair is coloured I am usually charged up and full of ideas. If my hair is kept blonde I need a creativity boost. This is a crazy, but completely legitimate theory, as I’ve noticed this pattern for a while. 



Instagram: OLIVIA_GATT
 Web: www.oliviagatt.com 

 

 

"MEDUSA" - SZYMON

https://soundcloud.com/elopermusic/szymon-medusa

Shirt - GORMAN  ::  Shirt (underneath) - OP SHOP  ::  Jeans - NEUW  ::  Socks - COTTON ON  :: 

Shoes - GORMAN  ::  Earrings - ONO

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID:

TOMAS GAYNOR aka ALLDAY 

 

 If you came into great fortune, how would your personal style alter?

 I would only wear $6000 Chanel jackets everywhere. What I wear is the result of a lifetime of poverty.

What colour palette / textiles / shapes are you drawn to naturally? Do they suit you?

 I just work with what I can find and what's available. Usually in op shops you can get lots of oversized check shirts and maybe some old sports jackets. Whether they suit me or not I'm not sure.

Whose style from the past do you most admire?

 Russell Crowe in Romper Stomper. I should add, I only like his clothing style, not his Neo Nazi value system and tendency to terrorise Asian people.

  Do you find that you gravitate towards people who have a similar dress sense as yourself?

 I judge males and females on what they wear in the first 5 seconds. If I don't like your footwear we will never be friends.

 How has your style developed and how do you see it changing in the future?
 When I start going bald I'm going to shave my head and go more Punk. Real punks would hate to read that but oh well. They probably won't be reading this. They're probably hocking a loogie in an alleyway or something.

https://www.facebook.com/alldaytunes

https://soundcloud.com/alldaychubbyboy

https://alldaytunes.bandcamp.com/

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID:

ABBEY RICH

 What do you think helped your younger self to identify what you like as opposed to what others liked?

My parents are ridiculously fab and I never felt constrained to be or dress like anyone else as I was growing up. Their freedom in allowing me to develop my own life has definitely helped me to discern my own style as opposed to just following the crowds. I remember being about ten years old and wandering through Target with my mum. I’d decided I wanted to dress from the boy’s section – denying conservative social expectations. I think that I just wanted to be different, maybe it was my way of rebelling and I don’t think much has changed.

How does your style change during the highs and lows of creativity?

The way I dress definitely is an honest reflection of me – and is a result of the direct relationship with my work. If I am working on a brief that is less than inspiring or has a dull colour palette I find myself dressing in a significantly more boring way. But if I am completely content, working on something that excites me ill dress quite freely and exuberantly I suppose. I’m very aware of how my entire life is connected to my work. Whether that is a good thing or not I’m yet to work that out.

 

If you came into great fortune, how would your personal style alter?

I don’t think my personal style would alter greatly, I think I would perhaps just be slightly fancier in my same colourful, fun way. I think I’d buy a lot of Jenny Kee, Romance was Born pieces and an infinite supply of Base Range and Lonely Lingerie! Pretty underwear is necessary to my creative practice obviously!

Do you dress for yourself, others or the occasion?

I really hope I dress purely for myself but I am afraid that to some extent that is not always true. I know that sometimes if I’m dressing for a date I find myself dialling down the crazy, trying to make my outfit more palatable or something. When I catch myself doing that I am frustrated and annoyed with myself (strong, independent woman you know haha) Given the second date however, I’ll go out dressed in ugg boots and an 80s get-up if I feel like it and won’t think twice about it! You've gotta be yourself no matter what!

If you could only dress in shades of one colour for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Without a doubt, white - So ridiculously fancy and bogan at the same time!

Instagram: abbey_rich
                      iamabbeyrich 
Website:  www.abbeyrich.com

CREATIVE WHIZZ KID:
Kari Lee McInneny-McRae

How do you find being a woman/man impacts the way you think about clothing?

  I really appreciate fashion and the beauty of a quality piece of clothing… I don’t think my gender should define that though.

Have you observed any changes to your style as you age?

Yep! I wear comfier clothes- fashion ain’t gotta be painful…

Does your style fluctuate during periods of creative experimentation, and those of more focused/deliberate output?

I’ve never really thought about this before… but I know I definitely dress in colours and patterns that resonate within my art at that time. I guess my creative brain gets a bit obsessed or fixated with a certain idea and I probably do show this in my clothing choices …

Would you feel comfortable allowing someone to choose every outfit you wore for two consecutive weeks? Why?

Probably not… because I’d feel like I was three and having my mum dress me again!

If you could only dress in shades of one colour for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Blue,  it’s the colour I’m most drawn to and the colour that makes me feel at ease. 

INSTAGRAM: @karileemm