February by DeVelo Magazine

FEBRUARY 2011 THE ART ISSUE

In Town

12-Kaze Tattoo and Art Gallery 19-Rockstar Lounge 35-Bufalo Exchange 36-O Yeah! Productions Fashion

28- A Night Out People Who Are Making it Happen

11-Bradi MacSleyne 14-Rebecca Peebles 22-Madison Guthrie 40-Vanessa Barcus 42-Amanda Hestelry 51-Adams Pinkston

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DeVelo Publisher/Editor in Chief: Tim Stark Senior Editor: Michael Imperatore Associate Editor: Keenan Van De Boogaard

Contributors Contributing fashion Editor:Vanessa Barcus Fashion Correspondent: Tasha Gitlitz

RETHINKING FASHION AND ART

Couture Culture

COMING SOON

Designers Going Green: Bradi MacSleyne, a Classic Fashionista By Natasha Gilitz

“Don’t be afraid to stand out, and be memorable.” Says Bradi MacSleyne, not only giving her significant advice to others, but truly representing what her garment designs are and mean to her. Her pieces are strong, well made, with quality stitching, as well as having a nostalgic feel to them. Walking into her house felt like entering a classic 1950’s style home, adorned with beautiful vintage furniture, upholstered in rich fabrics. Looking to the right you see the space where she designs and her clothes hang, surrounding a classic Kenmore sewing machine. Bradi is the definition of true vintage modern woman, everything about her coincides, induing this feel; her clothes match her timeless look, and glamorous personality, along with her furnishings, passed down in her family since 1908. She augments this vintage feel by throwing some retro modern style into the mix. Her unconventional behavior allows her to see objects, materials, patterns, and textiles, enabling her vision to the creation of exquisite garments. Bradi’s pieces are each so individual, that any woman buying them knows they are unique originals, that are well constructed with a lot of personal attention and effort. It is also empowering to know that what we’re wearing is Green: recycled, redesigned, and reconstructed clothing; something made by hand that no one else owns, worn guilt free with the knowledge that there was a nonexistent carbon footprint in it’s manufacture. Bradi MacSleyne achieves this effect in the most luxurious manner. Regardless of its design and application, good fabric is good fabric; it is the quality, the piece’s distinctiveness, and beauty. These are the characteristics that a true fashionista knows the importance of. Marlaesk Clothing possesses these traits and, in my opinion, is wearable artwork. Their garments are designed for women, with savvy, electic taste. I just bought my Marlaesk suit, and cannot wait to wear it!

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The Best of Denver Art and Tattoos

By Keenan van de Boogaard As Denver steadily becomes a more popular and metropolitan city, there is definitely an increased presence of talented and noteworthy artists our city constantly become more noticed on the map of the art world. With the growth of the art scene In Denver, there are new and unique outlets for style and creativity popping up all over, Kaze Art Gallery and Tattoo Parlour happens to be one of these places, it is one of few places in the city that doubles as an art gallery and tattoo parlour. Home to some of the most talented and sought after local tattoo artists, Kaze provides an experience of creativity you do not often see.

Located in the increasingly popular Highland neighborhood, Kaze Gallery, is a place for lovers of all kinds of art, they are host to art openings at the beginning of every month, and you can book an appointment to be tattooed there by some of the most talented skin artists and painters in Denver. Sandi Calistro, William Thidemann, Jenny Lee, and Mark Pricks are all resident tattoo artists at Kaze. These four individuals are among Colorado’s best and most highly regarded in their field, and are often booked out for months at a time. Together they have had group shows displaying their paintings, as well as solo openings, at Kaze and around the nation, they each have their own distinct and unique styles and if you’re looking for a high quality tattoo, this is one of the best places in Denver to get one. I was fortunate enough to get 12

an inside look at Kaze through interviews with these artists and got a view into the history and philosophy behind this amazing business. The gallery was started by Alicia Cardenas of Sol Tribe, located on the popular South Broadway strip; Sandi says, “The idea was a to create an environment involving more aspects of the art world, not one with a typical tattoo shop vibe. The result was a shop appealing to many different types of people, with a very calming space that provides a good environment to be tattooed in.” I have been to some of the openings at Kaze and would definitely have to agree with her. You experience a very calming sensation as you enter the gallery. you walk through a beautiful arched opening into a large room with high, dark wooden ceilings that have an excellent contrast to the softly off white walls, as you turn to your right you are faced with an enchanting and soothing mural painted by Sandi, on the wall that divides the art gallery and the tattoo parlour. On the right, and towards the back of the space, where the tattoos are given, their is a stairway that leads to where William does his work, a room decorated with artwork and paintings of his own as well as collected pieces. The transition

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from the world of visual art into the space where the tattoo artists perform their work is very smooth and inviting, one that I think is conducive to relaxation and and a release of stress, which seems to be perfect for getting a tattoo. I think this space speaks highly to our changing society and the acceptance of something that was definitely taboo not that long ago, Jenny Lee says, “At times, I still get unfavorable looks when I have my tattoos exposed, but it is definitely becoming much more acceptable. In most professional fields, it’s acceptable to have tattoos, but most of the time they are still expected to be covered. Denver is a bit exceptional in that it is a heavily tattooed city. We’re used to seeing

tattoos everywhere and most of the time I think we see it as normal.” Denver is one of the more tattooed cities in the nation and the sight of them, even to someone like myself, as well as many other people that do not have any, has become something that does not especially stand out as much as it did 10 or 15 years ago, and I feel there is a greater appreciation for them from the public. When asked about their inspiration as tattoo artists and painters, Sandi says, “The people that inspire me most right now are those that are working the closest to me, William, Jenny, and Mark, as well as every other tattoo artist I have worked with.” She continues, “I have recently returned from traveling in Europe for a month, which was extremely inspirational. The street art, people watching, and architecture were so overwhelming, I was flooded with ideas leaving there. Meeting artists all over the world is so fulfilling.” Jenny says, “It’s never difficult to find

inspiration. I work with some very talented artists, and their dedication and positive energy make it easy for me to love what I do. There is also nature. . . Birds, trees, insects, even the things about nature that most people might be grossed out by, like what goes on inside, beneath the surface of an animal are significant to me. I’m fascinated by the anatomical intricacies of living things and the visual details they possess.” Both of these artists are well seasoned veterans in the industry with years of experience in their field, and it is obvious that they gain inspiration from the people they work with, as well as all the natural beauty existing in the world we live in, things you or I may not even notice, possess artistic and aesthetic value to the eye of an artist; and as tattoos become more varied and versatile in their application and style, once can easily see that there is inspiration to gain everywhere, that all you have to do is look at, and notice what surrounds.

Kaze is an artistic community on so many levels, one that attracts people from across the social spectrum and all backgrounds and occupations, it is the type of venue where anyone can, and will, feel welcome while being awed by the beauty of so many different types of amazing artwork. Whether you’re receiving a gorgeous tattoo from one of the amazing artists that works there, or there on a First Friday to view intricate oil paintings or pencil drawings, or an awe inspiring installation, Kaze Gallery is a place where Denverites and visitors alike should make a point of going to see. You too will not be disappointed and leave inspired and excited for your next visit. Kaze Art Gallery and Tattoo Parlour Open Tuesday thru Friday from 12pm to 7pm and occasionally on Saturdays. They are located at 3245 Osage St. Denver, CO 80211, or you can call them at: (303) 455-1558, and if you’re online, check out their Facebook profile, Kaze Gallery.

If you want an amazing tattoo, or just to see some beautiful artwork, check out Kaze’s esteemed artists online: Sandi Calistro: web: www.sandicalistroart.com email: info@sandicalistroart.com William Thidemann: web: www.thidemann.com email: wthidemann@gmail.com Jenny Lee: web: www.sweetjennylee.com email: sweetjennyleetattoo@gmail.com Mark Pricks: email: m_pricks@email.com 13

On the Cutting Edge of Design and Art in Denver By Keenan van de Boogaard

I first met Rebecca Peebles at ‘Hooked on Colfax,’ a cafe located on East Colfax, between Steele and Adams St., where she works as a barista. When I got to the counter I immediately noticed the dress she was wearing, a light grey, jersey piece, with the minimalism and detail of something I assumed she bought at a high end boutique somewhere. I asked her about it, and was surprised to hear that it was a creation of her own, whereupon, I complimented her eye for design and fit, given my limited experience with apparel design, I could recognize her talent immediately, for it is often hard for one to imagine a piece of clothing, let alone compose it and have it fit well. This was over a year ago, and in that time she has accomplished and evolved quite a bit as an artist and designer in the Denver area. From her functional art and installation shows at various art galleries, to selling her garments in popular boutiques, Rebecca Peebles has been steadily increasing her presence in the local art and fashion scenes, and is definitely someone to check out if you’re looking to please your visual senses. The first installation I got to see of Rebecca’s, “Milk,” was hung at the cafe where she works, and she described it as such, “Milk was an installation art project that took place in January 2010, where, over the course of the 4 months prior we collected the translucent/white 1 and 1/2 gallon milk jugs from Hooked on Colfax. After we had collected the jugs, we then cut those down into pieces that could be reapplied over a surface as a translucent/white texture. We built that surface as a light box so that the texture would be lit from behind. There were 2 panels and each was 4 feet wide, 8 feet long, and about 6 inches deep,” she says. I had the pleasure of seeing this opening in person, and I can tell you myself that this was no small feat. The 4 by 8 foot light boxes she described above, were each covered in literally thousands of these small strips of clear, whitish plastic, and backlit by 4 foot white, fluorescent bulbs, giving them a shimmering, iridescent effect. When I viewed these pieces, I immediately contemplated the work that went into its composure and completion. “How many pieces did you use? How long did this take you?” I asked. “We probably used around 400 milk jugs, cut down into thousands of pieces on the surface. It took 4 Photo by Robert Podrasky

people working on it for 12 hours on the first day, and 3 people working on it for another 6 hours on another day. That was just attaching the plastic pieces to the surface.” Truly an impressive sight to behold, “Milk,” can be viewed online at Rebecca’s art blog: http://holsumation.blogspot.com, as well as the boutique where she sells her apparel, ‘Yes Please More,’ located at 500 Sixteenth St. on the Second floor of the Denver Pavilions Mall. We also discussed her clothing design, which she is currently selling at the boutique mentioned above, ‘Yes Please More,‘ddd which is a ‘pop up shop” featuring Colorado designers only. Pop up shops, are boutiques and specialty stores that do just that, they change their location every few months, which seems, to me, like an excellent method for attracting a large, diverse clientele base from foot traffic alone. Rebecca says, “Its well curated and well managed, 70% of the sale price goes to the designers, which is an excellent percentage. Usually, I’d say at best, apparel designers get 60% of the selling price and thats usually for consignment. Yes Please More is also non consignment, so you just put it on the shelves and if it sells you get paid. Furthermore its all Colorado designers, and they have a ton of cool stuff.” Neighbor to major retail clothing stores like Banana Republic, Forever 21, and Express, they have to appeal, in both price and aesthetic value, to a very diverse range of customer demographics. Which can often be challenging for newer designers, as they have to find balance between fair and competitive pricing for their customers, while still satisfying their own financial needs. Especially given the fact that these are hand made pieces, usually manufactured in the homes or studios of the designers, as opposed to the mass production of garments in factories for the products of all of their neighbors. Rebecca’s clothing is sleek and minimalist, with excellent attention to detail. Pieces like her “Dress Up Dress Down,” which she says is, “A navy blue, strapless, princess cut bodice, bell skirt dress that has quite a bit of versatility, which is kind of how I like to design, you can really wear it out plain by itself, and accessorize it for an evening, or layer it with other clothing to complete an outfit.” She also says, “Many of the pieces I do for a lot of different purposes, representing yourself as a more creatively conscious individual, for example. They’re versatile pieces and they have a certain timeless nature to them and will hopefully last for a good 5 years.” Its easy to see why she is seeing success with her clothing, as it appeals to a wide range of women, ranging in age from their early twenties to their late thirties, her garments can be worn in a number of ways and compliment a variety of different styles. When I asked her about her design career in Denver she responded, “The attitude I want to have about being a Denver designer is that I don’t want to disappear into the ranks of designers nation or worldwide, or even just in apparel design, or get caught in the mid range level of apparel. I want to be represented in a way that stands up and speaks for Denver.” There are few people I’ve met that have the creativity and drive to manifest as many visually stunning concepts and designs, into tangible, beautiful realities in such a consistent and evolving style as Rebecca Peebles. Be it her stylish, and timeless garments to her awe inspiring visual and/or functional art installations, when you view her creations, there is an undeniable respect and appreciation you feel for the work and energy that went into the development and birth of these thoughts. The level of quality and integrity they possess is simply awe inspiring and amazing, yet practical and humble enough to want in your own home or closet. If you haven’t already, you should make a point of seeing some of her work, either on her blog or at ‘Yes Please More,’ I believe you too, will share this feeling. You can find Rebecca’s work online at www.holsumation.com, where her fiber work is most prevalent, and make sure to follow the links to the images of her visual works, or just enter http://holsumation.blogspot.com.

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Rockstar Lounge is the breath of fresh air in the Denver club scene, with a heavy focus on service and good hospitality, you can finally feel good about spending a bit extra on some real VIP service, or you can just go dance the night away in style. Brothers and co-owners of this new club, Nicholas Blake and Patrick Wilson, shared a vision of a stylish club with Vegas-like service and style, right here in Denver, and after years of dreaming and planning, have turned that dream into a slick, metropolitan reality. Walking into the dark, stylish space, you get the feeling of luxury from the smooth, minimalist style, the spacious dance floor in front of you, and numerous modern couches and seating arrangements to your right. On the left is a long, well stocked bar, and beyond the dance floor, the stage. It seems like the perfect place to lounge with a glass of fine champagne, or to be working your way through a crowd of hundreds of hot, grinding bodies. Rockstar Lounge is the definition of style and comfort. Rockstar Lounge offers a new type of vibe and treatment, with friendly, attentive staff and a top shelf selection of libations, which are often much cheaper than many of their competitors. “We offer a VIP Service Package,” Says Nicholas, “there is a preset tab, and they can drink whatever they want, Dom by the glass, absinthe. It’s not about a price tag, or the ability to sit down. They’re paying for a VIP service, and a VIP is important and can have whatever they like.” Good point, Patrick adds, “Our focus is the guests, we’re inviting them into our house, and all we want is to provide them with a safe and sophisticated environment in which they can have outrageous fun.” Go to Rockstar Lounge this weekend and get some VIP service for yourself, I promise you won’t be disappointed. You can find them at 940 Lincoln St., on the east side of the road between Ninth Ave. and Tenth Ave. Rockstar Lounge caters to all types, so depending on what you’re into check them out on these nights of the week:

Rockstar Lounge, Denver’s Stylish New Standard for VIP Night Life By Keenan van de Boogaard

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-Whitetrash Wednesdays - Paying homage to the Southern party schools these gentlemen attended, on Wednesday nights they’re throwin down with 24oz PBRs, southern rock, country mashup, and exaggerating it all to the extreme! Rambunctious, rebellious fun. -Thursdays - Dub-step Deejay sets. If you like dancing to the thick, oozing baselines of this increasingly popular genre of electronic music, this is your night. Live deejays, bumpin sound system, and tons of dance floor. -Fridays - Live music every week! They’re bringing out tons of local talent that can appeal to anyone, from punk and ska to rock and tributes, “Just so long as it’s fun, festive, and easy to listen to.” Says Patrick. -Style Saturdays - If you have good style and wear it well, Saturday is the night for you, and if you look especially good, you might even get a reward! They’re handing out designer accessories to people with especially good style! Look out for some of your favorite names like Dior, Gucci, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and more! -Sunday is Service Industry Night - If you work in the service industry, you should definitely go to Rockstar Lounge on Sundays, it’s a closed house, so service industry employees only. A tip of the hat to all of you, we wouldn’t be able to have fun like this without you! Leave it to Patrick and Nicholas by serving up the whole menu at 50% off! 19

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This Star Really Pops A sit Down with Singer/Model Madison Guthrie, by Todd Dunbar

I’m nervous. I’ve arrived to my interview location a few minutes early and I find myself fiddling with my recorder and my coffee cup. The local coffee shop is busier than I expected, since it’s a random Thursday night in the city. I don’t normally get nervous when conducting an interview but this one is different. It’s with Madison Guthrie. You see, Madison is not just beautiful and talented, ah those words are so overused….she is, well, stunning. Dazzling even. Star power packed into a 21 year old who is beyond her years. So here I sit, waiting for her, looking towards the door every time it opens. Then she arrives. A dozen faces look towards the door when she enters. Women give her that cool once over and then pretend they didn’t see her. Men look up from their laptops or novels and their gazes hang a little longer than normal. Men with women act like they don’t look but they do. They can’t help themselves. She blows across the room to me and there is many a disappointed face. That’s right, she’s hanging out here with me. Alright already, I need to get back on the clock and conduct an interview. I play it cool. DV: Hello there. How are things? I haven’t seen you since you performed New Year’s Eve at the White Rose Gala. Madison Guthrie: Hi! I’ve been awesome. I actually just got finished with a modeling job that lasted all day, so i’m kind of tired. How are you? DV: Excellent. It’s good to hear you are still doing the modeling thing. When did you start modeling? Madison Guthrie: I landed my first modeling job when i was four, but I actually signed with Donna Baldwin Talent when I was a teenager. DV: At what age did you start singing? Madison Guthrie: Three! Well, no actually two. Well...I don’t know. As soon as I could talk I was singing. DV: Where has your modeling career taken you thus far? Madison Guthrie: I’ve been to Utah for the American Cowboy Magazine. I’ve also been to Los Angeles for a Guess Mannequin’s scanning. DV: Guess Mannequins? (My expression must be one of confusion because Madison grins) Madison Guthrie: Yeah, they scan my body and turn me into a mannequin. It’s for a new Guess line called Guess Accessories. Cool, huh? DV: Yeah, I had no idea they even did that. I know you’ve done shows in Aspen. Tell me about that? Madison Guthrie: Yeah, I’ve gotten to do Aspen Fashion Week and am going on three years as a Dennis Basso runway model, but most recently I was up there for a four-day long event, promoting a new Vodka called Beluga. I got to wear really cute clothes and hang out in the hot tub after the events and drink champagne. It was a blast. (I sit there for a second and just blink.) DV: Wow! So tell me, when did your singing career really start to take off? Madison Guthrie: I started working with an A&R over at Warner Bros Records about two years ago. I went 23

and met with him and he has helped me out ever since. He really helped to me developed as an artist. Then, about a year ago, I started getting linked up with some really amazing song writers. These are people who write for Ke$ha and Kelly Clarkson. All my new songs are written or co-written with them. DV: How often do you fly to Los Angeles to co-write and record? Madison Guthrie: It really all depends. At the end of 2010, I was going out to record probably once every month and a half. Sometimes I would stay out there for extended periods of time and not really know when I was coming back to Denver! DV: What happens when you fly to L.A.? I mean, do you get picked up in a limo..? Madison Guthrie: (Laughing) I wish! Normally my manager goes with me and he drives me everywhere. We stay at a hotel Warner Bros recommends but doesn’t pay for, but they do take care of the recording time, so that’s nice. Everything else is pretty much my responsibility though. If i want it, i have to figure out how to get it. DV: So this is an investment on your part? Madison Guthrie: It’s quite an investment. DV: I think a lot of people assume that all this travel and expense is taken care of by the studios or some huge power at be. But that’s not the case? Madison Guthrie: I work my ass off. A lot of money, a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. I work every day in some form, constantly checking emails, constantly getting or writing new songs, constantly finding time to record in the studio and then go to rehearsal with my dancers so we can perform. If I’m not doing all that, I’m running around all over Colorado on modeling auditions, getting jobs in order to pay the bills. Plus I am always trying to stay in the loop with my L.A. contacts so they remember to send me new songs or beats. I’m always doing something. 24

DV: How many tracks do you have recorded at this point? Madison Guthrie: I have about nine really awesome, releasable singles with the help of Warner Bros. I’ve got a ton more that have been recorded but they were all done during my development, so i choose not to count them. They’re not really up to my standards anymore. (Laughs) DV: Where is some of your music being played? Madison Guthrie: It’s mostly being played on underground radio stations. You can hear a few of my songs on Milehighunderground.com. They’re also playing my stuff on a national station called The Radio Café. You can vote for me on The Radio Café, which I think is so cool. Right now I’m number two. The link to vote is on my Facebook. I’m annoying and I post it like all the time. (Chuckles) DV: That’s exciting! So how do you stay balanced between your L.A. life and your Colorado life? Madison Guthrie: My mom is a second grade teacher and my dad is an archeologist, so it goes without saying that both my parents are really grounded and all about education. My family and I are super close and I love Colorado. Plus I’m a tomboy at heart. When I go to Los Angeles I can put on that pop-princess persona but when I’m home, I’m expected to be just me--no special treatment! DV: So, being a model/singer, I’m assuming acting isn’t too big of a jump. Have you thought about doing that? Madison Guthrie: Yeah, absolutely. I’ve already done four TV commercials through my modeling agency. As a kid, I used to try and decide which one to choose, acting or singing. Obviously singing won. DV: Well, look at Jaime Fox. He wanted to be a singer but became an actor first then his singing career took off. Madison Guthrie: Exactly! Singing and acting are pretty different worlds, but they also tie together in a weird way. I hope in the future i’ll be tackling both roles. DV: Speaking of the future, where do you see yourself in ten years? At the ripe old age of 31? Madison Guthrie: Well, I really want to be touring for the next five years. I want my music to be timeless, so i can always have this career because i love it so much. But I also want to have kind of a normal life too. I can totally see myself with kids and a husband. I want tons of kids. (Laughing) DV: Tell me about the river incident. Madison Guthrie: Oh my god! I’ve never seen my dad so mad. I was like 9 years old, and we were up at our family cabin in the mountains--which is in the middle of nowhere. My brother and I were playing and we found this table-sized piece of Styrofoam. I was kind of 25

a daredevil and I instigated a lot of dangerous behavior back then. I told my brother that we could be like Huckleberry Finn and sail down the river. I made him get on first and we floated our way downstream for miles on this giant piece of trash! We lost track of time and it started getting dark and i guess our parents had been looking for us for hours. When they finally found us, we were muddy and wet-my brother soaked because he’d fallen in. My parents were SO PISSED. But it was so much fun and made such a great memory, it was totally worth getting busted for. DV: Okay, since you’re a little instigator, do you and your best friend Julie still do the prank calls? (Check them out on youtube.com/ therealmissmadison) Madison Guthrie: (Laughing hard) Yup! Whenever we’re bored we do that. I’ve got about five really close girl friends, and we’ve known each other since we were 12. We all do that kind of thing. We don’t really party a lot. We just kind of hang out and watch True Blood, make food and revert back to childhood by prank calling people. DV: What’s with the fascination of graveyards? Madison Guthrie: Um, (chuckling, clearly embarrassed) I don’t know. I’m fascinated with the idea of ghosts. I don’t get scared but I get that eerie feeling and i love it, you know? I like old graveyards. I love going at midnight with my friends and getting scared, but I never get so scared that it’s not fun. Someone once asked what I would do if i really did see a ghost and before i could answer my friend chimed in and said that I would probably run after it asking for an autograph! That’s how well my friends know me. DV: Who do you look up to in the music business? Madison Guthrie: I love Lady Gaga. I think she is the definition of a true artist. The more I learn about her the more I respect her as an artist. I don’t think anybody can top her. DV: If Mozart had access to an electric guitar would he have played it? Madison Guthrie: I hope so! DV: Now here’s the most important question of all. Trent Reznor’s version of Hurt, or Johnny Cash? Madison Guthrie: Johnny Cash, without a doubt. You can check Madison Guthrie out on her website, www.maddiworld.com, or her Facebook page, www. facebook.com/madisonguthrie. Find out about upcoming shows and get to know this up and coming pop star. Go see her perform if you can. One day it will be impossible to get tickets or she will be on the big screen, most likely both. You’ll be able to say, “I saw her when she was still in Denver!” 26

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Resale Clothing for the Fashion Minded By Keenan van de Boogaard

If you’re looking to get rid of those clothes you like but never wear, or if you just want to revamp your wardrobe without spending a fortune, check out Buffalo Exchange, the clothing resale and consignment store for the fashion forward shopper. At Buffalo Exchange, you can sell your clothes for cash, or trade them in for a higher percentage in clothing coupons; and if you happen to be a designer without a place to sell your garments, see what they can do for you with their designer consignment program. Located on Capitol Hill at 13th Ave. and Grant St., Buffalo Exchange is perfect for finding anything from shoes to dresses in an affordable price range and in excellent condition. You can trust that the buyers who work there know what they’re doing, as they all have a vast knowledge of the wide spectrum of the garment industry and only purchase clothing that meets the store’s specific criterion: condition, cut, make, and how current the piece is. These buyers are all also very stylish individuals themselves, and know what good clothing looks like, even if it’s not what they would personally wear. Originally started in Tucson, Arizona in 1974, by couple Kerstin and Spencer Block, Buffalo Exchange was one of, if not the first, store to buy or trade used clothing and resell it or sell it on consignment. The idea quickly took off and Buffalo Exchange is now a nationwide corporation with stores from San Francisco to Brooklyn. The feeling I get when shopping at one of their stores is that of a thrift store that has already been picked through, it’s as if they’ve found the ten cool pieces in the whole place and made a store from these selections. Everything they sell is, after all hand picked and selected for its quality. The stores in Boulder and Denver are the only two in the nation that are franchised and separate from the corporation, although they do maintain the same core values and philosophy when it comes to buying and selling clothing, keep it fresh and current, for the fashion minded shopper on a budget. Buffalo Exchange Denver has also put on and/or provided wardrobe for numerous local fashion shows and photo shoots alike; they are on the tip of the fashion iceberg and will always have the most current and trendy garments and styles. Whether you need to clear your closet out, or fill it up, Buffalo Exchange has something for you, check them out sometime and keep your closet in constant motion!

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The Brains Behind the Phenomenon By: Todd Dunbar

It’s a Wednesday night in downtown Denver. There are a few people out and about but it’s not exactly a “happening” night out on the town. You walk from a few open restaurants and a few open bars wondering where the so called hot spot is. As you turn a corner suddenly you see one of the local clubs is packed. Music is pumping, photographers flashes are popping, beautiful women are everywhere and there is a tall good natured guy talking on stage about lifestyle and abundance. Is this a dream party? Looking at the models one must think they just stumbled into Denver’s version of the infamous Grotto. Look it up if you don’t know what I’m talking about! It’s all real my friend and it’s just another night for brothers Dan and Dave Prok and their company OH YEAH!!! PRODUCTIONS. These two brothers are more than just party deep, however. They are promoting a lifestyle with a positive energy that hasn’t been felt since, well, never. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with them and chat. DV: So, I think a lot of people want to know, what exactly is OH YEAH!!! PRODUCTIONS? Dan Prok: “Basically OH YEAH!!! started out as a movie. The idea was to write and produce a feature film. It’s a movie call OH YEAH!!! Spring Break Forever and we’ve been working on it for about three years. Last March I realized that OH YEAH!!! was more than a movie. It was about a lifestyle. It’s all about passion, abundance and excitement. Every good feeling you’ve ever had is an OH YEAH!!! feeling. That’s what we’re all about. It’s a huge altruistic message behind what we are doing. Whether it’s holding a new born baby, seeing a great looking girl, seeing a handsome man, celebrating your favorite sports team or anything similar, that is an OH YEAH!!! moment. We want to be a brand that inspires people to have more of those moments every day.” Beige officers coat $65 Dave Prok: “It’s also about pursuing a dream and following it through to the end. To see where that dream can take you and to create a lifestyle where you can become the person you want to be inside and out. To realize the 36

gifts you have inside of you, versus going and sitting in that cubicle and doing what someone else tells you what to do every day and wondering how you are going to get out of it. This is bigger than myself or Dan, this is about inspiring people to grow and flourish in whatever direction they want to go. DV: How can OH YEAH!!! PRODUCTIONS help other local businesses? Dan Prok: “We have an excellent platform in our events. People can see the positive message we are putting out and we see more and more like minded people crossing our path. The more we help build others, the more it helps us as well.” Dave Prok: “We are the type of people who believe in giving other people chances. It’s not one strike, you’re out, two strikes, you’re out or even three strikes you’re out. It seems a lot of times that the little guy doesn’t have a voice. We are getting back to that personal touch and trust environment. We get our message out and we feel like we aren’t really competing with anyone.” DV: Where do all the beautiful and sexy ladies come from that regularly attend your events? Dave Prok: “Our secret Black Book.” Dan Prok: “Also, the women in our events like to work with us because we don’t muddy the waters with stupid things. “ DV: What sort of prizes can they expect to receive? Dan Prok: “They can get cash prizes. One cash prize was a thousand dollars. Also they receive donations from sponsors in the form of gifts.” DV: Tell me about the calendars I’ve been seeing around town. Dan Prok: “The idea was to represent the girls from the model searches and help promote OH YEAH!!! which in turn will help promote the movie. Our models are special. They are sexy, smart, cool and fun. They have the right attitude. We set out looking for models that you want to be around and we found a bunch of them. The calendar helps build the momentum that OH YEAH!!! is promoting and highlights the models at the same time. It’s a win, win situation.” Dave Prok: “The calendars were a mile stone and it was another tangible thing that we accomplished. They are powerful enough to be their own thing, in their own right. We have major goals to continue the calendar search and expand that concept.” DV: Let’s talk about the movie, OH YEAH!!! Spring Break Forever. Dan Prok: “The movie is bigger than anything we’ve ever done. It’s huge. We see the movie as becoming the next American Pie franchise. We’d like to have a series of movies that are hilarious and have an underlying good theme.” Dave Prok: “You leave feeling good. You leave feeling refreshed and feel like you got something for your money. I’ve been to so many movies where I leave saying, wow, I can’t get those two hours of my life back.” DV: What’s the schedule like for the coming year? Dan Prok: “The content is there. We are putting that OH YEAH!!! pop to the movie. My expectation is to 37

be shooting in the spring and releasing the movie in spring of 2012.” Dave Prok: “We’ll be doing some shooting here, especially during the club scenes. But there are numerous beach areas that we are looking into.” Dan Prok: “We are also looking into doing our model searches in other cities such as Boulder, Ft. Collins and other front range cities. We may even branch into different states. We plan on doing DJ challenges and casting parties. This will give us a grass roots vibe and get people talking not just in Denver, but potentially nationwide.” DV: You two are also deep into charity work. Dan Prok: “I just recently started volunteering at Volunteers of America. This is something I’ve never done before. I grew up Christian, I believe in god, love Jesus, I’ve just never helped anybody. Then a friend of mine, Jason Robinson kept popping up in my life. He invited me down and I’ve been going every week since.” Dave Prok: “We have served over two thousand meals to homeless folks. I want to add the point that if it’s cold out homeless people need gloves, coats, socks and blankets. Regardless of how you feel about how someone got to be homeless it’s not really for us to judge. Help them and give hope to someone who may no longer have hope.” DV: Wow. Personal level stuff here guys, where do you see yourself in ten years? Dave Prok: “I’ll be on spring break forever. I’ll be all over the world. I’ll be learning different cultures. The world will be my home. Also I would like to see OH YEAH!!! sell out a forum like the Pepsi center for an event. Not just a model search but maybe something like a Tony Robbins type event or concert, possibly a blend of the two.” Dan Prok: “All this makes for a good story. It’s a great testament. How we went from the ground level to the skies because we had a belief in ourselves and a belief in god. I have visions in my head of a black NASCAR with OH YEAH!!! on the hood. Black speed boats on the ocean, even buildings with OH YEAH glowing for all to see.” Dave Prok: “People can come into this and they can take their talents and see where their OH YEAH!!! is.” DV: This is for the people who see you two out and about. What is your favorite drink of choice? If they want to buy you a drink what do you prefer? Dave Prok: “Wow, what a relevant question! I’d take a vodka soda.” Dan Prok: “I’m trying not to drink. I’ll have a Redbull and ice.” DV: Thanks guys. Do yourself a favor and check out one of their upcoming shows. Go up and introduce yourself to Dan and Dave. They will be happy to meet you whether you are a man or a woman. These two are more than just event and show planners. They are promoting a positive ideal. In this world of reality TV where negative drama fills the airwaves, these two exude a positive confidence that is infectious. 38

Vanessa Barcus By Keenan van de Boogaard

The Golden Personality Behind the Goldyn Store Photo by Duke Shoman

I recently had the opportunity and fortune of getting to sit down with Vanessa Barcus, a Denver native, who is founder and owner of the women’s online boutique, shopgoldyn. com; where fashionable women from any walk of life can find some of the most stylish, progressive, and cutting edge designers and labels such as: garments by Helmut Lang and See by Chloe’, Rebecca Minkoff handbags, Loeffler Randall shoes and boots, as well as jewelry by Ariel Gordon and Maya Brenner. You no longer have to go to Manhattan, London, or Paris to be on top of the current fashion world, you can now access these highly sought after, and very select garments and accessories from the comfort of your own home, and without the impersonal and anonymous feeling that is often experienced when shopping online. Goldyn also prevents the clientele from the snobbiness and ego that exist on other end of the boutique retail spectrum: shopping in person at high end boutiques, which can be more negative than the experience of buying clothing with zero human contact. We are all individuals who want to project our autonomy to the world around us through our image, style, values, and actions to provoke the desired responses to our identities. Goldyn is very unique in that you are viewed and treated like the individual you are, they

provide the best of both worlds, all in the comfort of your own home or office, or anywhere you can access the Internet. In a way, Goldyn provides the most intimate of shopping experiences, as the focal point, and their objective, is to expose your individual style and image.

in every package, Vanessa personally responds to every email she receives, and will occasionally do in home style consultations and trunk shows. When she does one of these style consultations and trunk shows, she brings the shop to the customer. “Above all else, when I am styling someone, I With this philosophy at the am primarily trying to bring helm of Vanessa’s business, out their own unique style, and paired with her diligent find pieces that suit their own research and travel to find tastes, needs, and lifestyle - not and make accessible the most something that is going to force vanguard, progressive, yet a customer to conform to a timeless and comfortable pieces, particular fashion trend that is that will outlast seasonal trends “in” but may not suit who they and fads, Goldyn provides are,” she says, “finding one’s merchandise that is usually only style is about expressing who found on designer’s websites or that individual is - including in the high end boutiques in the the values, interests, and ideals fashion capitols of the world. they want to convey through Now, from the anywhere in the dress and appearance, which is world, including Denver, these a beautiful thing” she continues. very rare and original pieces are made available on one website. If you live in Denver, or In her own words, “Many of anywhere else where high the brands that we carry are fashion is hard to access, do not not normally accessible here, fret, just visit shopgoldyn.com, which I think is a shame. There and rest assured that you will be are so many amazing, thought treated kindly, paid attention to, provoking, artistically inclined and leave feeling satisfied and designers out there who deserve looking very stylish indeed. to get exposure beyond New York City and Los Angeles.” You can check out shopgoldyn. com on the web, email Returning to the idea that the them at info@shopgoldyn. individual is the focus in their com, or give them a call at shopping experience, there are 1-888-6GOLDYN. They are services offered at shopgoldyn. open Monday through Friday com that are rarely available at from 11am to 6pm MST, or by boutiques and other websites. appointment, and you can also Goldyn provides online visit their showroom located at style consultations, they put 1700 Bassett St. # 407, Denver, handwritten thank you notes CO 80202. 41

FRESH FACE AMANDA HESTERLY Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Top Model Hopeful Dishes On Pursuing Her Dreams

Writen by Sheri Quigley Photos by Enrique Parrilla

Have a chat with model Amanda Hesterly and chances are she’ll pepper the conversation with the word ‘definitely’. Just as her instinctive response to questions assures you there is no room for doubt, so is her pursuit of modeling undeniably her soul’s passion. As a teenager, like so many other young girls, she fantasized of being a model. Back then, her ultraskinny frame, gangly build, and shy demeanor made this seem like just a wild dream. Opting for a ‘goal within reach’, she enrolled in cosmetology school. Artsy and creative to the core, Amanda landed a hair styling job in Washington Park soon after graduating. By then, she’d grown out of her awkward teen years and her 5’9” height, slim figure, and crystal blue eyes were working for her. On a whim last summer, she and a friend tried out for America’s Next Top Model. To their surprise, they received callbacks and hightailed it to Texas for the next round of tryouts. They didn’t make it past that point, but a qualified third party had verified Amanda’s potential for modeling. Her teenage wish had been validated. She began allowing herself to dream of one day walking the runway during New York fashion week or working with famous photographer Patrick Demarchlier. Amanda hired local photographer Enrique Parrilla for headshots. Playing up her vibrant red hair, Enrique captured an earthy, ethereal side of Amanda that isn’t often revealed. Normally emulating her favorite edgy model, Agyness Deyn, and wearing her prized militarystyle jacket, she’s somewhat indie, a 43

little Betsy Johnson or Taylor Momsen, and all rock-and-roll. However, Enrique had uncovered a marketable Urban Outfittersinfluenced alter ego. With new portfolio in hand, Amanda recently began working with Denver-based DeVelo Talent on training and development. She also participated in a runway show last month. Another occupational requirement is continually maintaining healthy hair and clear skin. The secret for her glow is hydration. “Whatever you’re putting in your body will be displayed in your face.” She warns. Other key components to her ongoing regime are Aveda skincare products, hair masks, and occasional yoga. Between career pursuits and her snowboarding hobby, Amanda doesn’t have expansive leisure time on her hands, and that includes dating. Asked to describe an ideal date, she was quick to reply that she’s not keen on them. “I’m more into hanging out and getting to know each other. I want to see if I’m comfortable with him and if he can carry himself in my world,” she explains. “Her world” is the Denver area concert and music venue scene. Her musical tastes range from popular Top 40 stars like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to the more obscure punk and metal bands like Grave Maker, Down To Nothing, and Defeater. Not what you’d expect from a homeschooled rural Castle Rock farm girl. But just as Amanda broke out from her sheltered youth, so she’s emerging in her newfound role as a fashion model with a decidedly unique look. “Expect to see more of me!” she says. 44

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Walking the Leathery Line: An afternoon with Adams Pinkston By: Hillary Hanson Adams Pinkston’s fashion sense exudes from every pore the kind of punk rock rebellion one expects from a member of Social Distortion, and we will find that kind of spirit in his promising jewelry designs, but his personality is in fact reminiscent of any artistic and revolutionary individual in America. The personal style that he so effortlessly possesses actually translates nicely in the fashion world. The designer, who currently sells high-end bracelets made of exotic animal skins and precious metals, prides himself on his ability to integrate his specific sense of style with any opinionated and forward-thinking person. I met with the designer on an unseasonably warm fall day at The Streets of London in Denver, one of Pinkston’s favorite haunts. He arrives wearing an eclectic cutoff vest covered with various pins and patches, tight jeans accompanied by a belt made entirely of bullets, an old school black newsboy’s hat, and of course, several tattoos displayed on his arms and chest. He fits in perfectly with the rock bar’s attitude, although I get the feeling it is rare to see him outdoors while the sun is still shining and the blue-collar, nine-to-five crowd is still cruising at a glacial pace on Colfax. I momentarily feel unbearably dorky and wish I had the pain tolerance for a tattoo on my elbow until Pinkston’s friendly grin suggests that he is much more approachable then his badass exterior alludes to. He carries himself with a gate of confidence and anticipation, as he has been working throughout the weekend to perfect enough bracelets to give me an idea of what he is truly about. He sets a medium-sized green box on the wooden patio table while giving me a sturdy handshake. The only priority over viewing his designs is ordering our vodka sodas with a splash of cranberry, Pinkston’s (and oddly enough, my) favorite drink. As we sip on our afternoon liquid courage, I examine each of his six cuffs carefully. The designs vary from combinations of army green fabric with leather laces and alligator tail to bright pink stingray material, meticulously cross weaved with black cowhide. Color is essential in most pieces; even if one is wearing a seemingly all-black alligator tail bracelet, the designer kept comfort in mind when lining each piece with brightly colored and extremely soft suede. He tells me that he usually prefers primary colors when designing, but he’s not opposed to integrating any color into his designs, “I have a young niece for whom I recently made an allpink bracelet. She loves it, but it helps that our family’s last name has the word ‘pink’ in it!” It is this dichotomy of self-awareness and the constant pressure to conform to the specific tastes of his clients that keeps Pinkston’s designs fresh, yet surprisingly wearable among the general population, “I don’t trust myself--I’m my only obstacle to success. Sometimes I have to take a step back and look at what’s going on. I care about the people around me and their opinions, but still have to include myself in my art.” Of course, we should expect no less from the artistic voices that are here to define our generation, rather than babble on about inequality, the job market, and Paris Hilton’s evil materialistic soul. 51

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