Interview with Laura Marie Fama & Ashley Jones of DimePiece
Interviewed by Tom Bradley
Photography courtesy of DimePiece
Produced by Wendy L.

It’s been awhile since I’ve done an interview but good things are worth the wait. I met the ladies of DimePiece, Laura Marie and Ashley, in person last year during Magic, it was great to finally meet people that I’ve been talking through email for over a year. They’re sweet girls with great style. The duo have been working hard trying to keep up in the game, they’re basically a two person team so they do everything themselves, props to them. What really attracted me to their brand is when they introduced cut & sew, the leggings were fiyah. For the people that follow my blog already know that I’ve been rockin’ their L.A. Leggings and Scrabble Leggings a lot, I never get sick of them- plus people just keep asking about them every time I step out in them. I hope they continue to design more interesting leggings! Their LA style mixed with some vintage inspirations is what sets them apart from the rest of the female streetwear brands, very different and they’re daring to try new things. Be sure to lookout for their Spring 2009 collection which officially drops on March 18th, I’m totally looking forward to seeing it!

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Yesterday I snuck out of the office early to meet up with LTD’s Hyun and Jan, Lanie (Hellz Bellz), Claudia (Claw Money) and Vashtie (Violette) at The Sixth Ward for a women’s streetwear roundtable discussion and photoshoot by Jesse Winter. What was I doing there since I don’t make clothes? Good question, I was the moderator of the discussion, it was fun times with some of my favorite ladies in streetwear! Here’s a few snapshots of the behind the scenes, you’ll have to keep an eye out for the next issue of LTD to check out the photos and what we discussed! I’ll keep you guys posted for sure! Have a great weekend!

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Interview with Vashtie Kola of Violette
Interviewed by Tom Bradley
Photography courtesy of Vashie Kola
Produced by Wendy L.

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I met Vashtie back in the days when Nike iD was at 255 Elizabeth Street, she worked the front desk so we’d chit chat everytime I went in for an appointment or an event. Then we started bumping heads everywhere on the streets and at events, it’s a small world really. After seeing each other a lot, we finally traded emails and became friends. She’s a very smart and sweet girl whom I’m really glad to have met and got to know better, definitely a person that can teach me something new and interesting. You’ve first got a sneak peek at Vashtie’s latest venture, Violette when I rocked out her promo tee back in April. She’s been telling me about her clothing line forever and now it finally took off and it’s looking very…Vashtie- a mix of a tomboy flair and high fashion sensibility. Also, check out her new blog!

Violette is inspired by uptown and downtown, hip hop and rock, feminine and masculine, casual and couture; Violette is a mix of opposite worlds that meshes fashion forward with street swagger. The line is available at colette (Paris), FRUITION (Las Vegas), Essense (Japan), DPMHI (London) and online at www.violettenewyork.com.

“Imagine if Louis Vuitton had a daughter living in the Lower East Side - she’d be rocking a luxury handbag and a fly pair of kicks. Her wardrobe would consist of rare designer items and delicate vintage pieces. With superb style that is effortless and uncontrived, she starts trends without thinking…” says Vashtie when describing the brand.

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Interview with Elska Sandor of In4mation
Interviewed by Tom Bradley
Produced by Wendy L.

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I was introduced to Elska Sandor, the women’s designer of In4mation at the G-Shock 25th Anniversary Party which took place back in May. We didn’t get to chat much but it was really great putting a face to a name. Before I met her I’ve been taking notice of her designs already and also heard many great things about her too. I have really grown to like In4mation’s women line, its very detailed and the clothes are very well designed. There’s also an exclusive sneak peek of the women’s holiday ‘08 collection, looking pretty good- can’t wait to see the full look!

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