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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Dr Romanelli and Tetsuzo Okubo of A Love Movement teamed up on their first collaborative project called Dr. Love. “Both brands share the ideal of recycling the discarded past order to create something fresh and contemporary. The fusion of Romanelli’s recycled panel technique with Tetsuzo’s colorful vintage patch narratives and cashmere-reworked lettering creates a dynamic and playful dialogue of meaning and form. The end result is a limited collection of vests delivered this Holiday season and into 2009.” The “DR LOVE” Vest collection is exclusively available at Maxfield in Los Angeles. For more info, visit their microsite: drlovesyou.com.

Maxfield
8825 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310.274.8800

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*The lack of posts the whole week was due to bad mood and stress, I’m trying to let go a bit so hopefully I can snap out of it! I’m doing a bit better now.

Just a quick recap of the Oakley Rev Tour ‘09 Event at the Red Bull Space I went to last Thursday, November 13th. I was debating to go or not because I was tired from the COMME des GARCONS for H&M release but I decided to check out the party and relieve some stress. Met up with Eva and YM (Freshness/Sneaker News) for the event, it was def a different crowd from the usual events I attended which is not a bad thing. When I got there I met with Pete and Vanessa from Rawthentix/Sauce (thanks for the invitation) and chatted for a bit, good peoples. Then it was time to hit up the goggle bar to create a pair of custom goggles! My googles turned out pretty hot, kinda makes me want to go snowboarding now- may be I’ll try this year…

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Cultist is having their holiday sale now, items are 20% to 40% off! Cop your favorite female streetwear brands and save!

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Finally the new Darkhorse Spring 2009 lookbook is ready to show, I’ve been patiently waiting for this. This season the brand introduces various cut & sew pieces, from soft french terry knits, to supple washed Italian lambskin leathers and the usual dose of sexually charged graphic tees. The new collection took inspiration from the undeniable charm of Paris and the glitz and glam of high-fashion, lots of pop colors included. Key pieces from the range include the “Part Time Lover”, Stevie Wonder inspired beaded-tee, the “Nouveau Riche” hoody, including an Eiffel-tower charm zip-pull and the “Bastille” leather bomber jackets in four colorways: aqua, purple, yellow and black made of Italian lambskins. The collection is looking good, love the leather jackets! Stay tuned for more info forth coming…

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>> Sorry for the late posts, got a bit tied up with some personal matters. Posts will resume now!

The good peeps over at Yours Truly Brand has celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary tonight, November 12th at The Delancey. There’s an OPEN BAR, party favors, and more…NO COVER at the door and ELLE, EDDIE IXL, and ILL P will be on the decks. For more details check the flyer below.

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Last month I previewed Kidrobot’s Spring 2009 Collection at their showroom and saw lots of cute pieces. More pieces from the Tarina Tarantino accessories collection which were made according to the availability of the Kidrobot toys along with many apparel collaborations to be released for spring and of course more bags and caps. The range starts to release in February 2009, stay tuned for official launch dates.

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