JUNE/JULY 2015
FACADE
A FASHION & BEAUTY MAGAZINE - ISSUE 03
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KOFI SIRIBOE @ VISION LOS ANGELES in “LONE STAR” photographed by JESSICA CASTRO @ WILHELMINA ARTISTS, creative directing by RANDY TRAN, styling by JOEY THAO @ ONE REPRESENTS INC, male grooming by MAEE KROFT, stylist assistant MIMI BUI
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PAGE 24 64 “BOOX SAAK”
by JESÚS VILLANUEVA VARELA
6 CONTRIBUTORS
FEATURES 18 “FRANCIS KENNETH” by JULIAN FABRIGAS
74 - COVER “LONE STAR”
by JESSICA CASTRO
86 “HEAT OF THE MOMENT” by DIANE JONG
96 “ABANDONED” by ABBAS KEI
18 “RUBA WILSON”
104 “HOPELESS ROMANTIC”
by JULIAN FABRIGAS
by ALAN ROMAN
32 “POCKET SQUARE CLOTHING”
114 “IN BLUE”
by ANDREW LY
18 “JEAN CLAUDE TRIBE” by DANI REESE
EDITORIALS 40 “(UN)CHAINED” by ALEXA KOEGEL
48 “STRAY”
by RAUL SINGSON
56 “URBANE”
by SEAN ARMENTA
by MARTINA GIACHI
124 “HOME ALONE” by IRVIN RIVERA
132 “REVERIE”
by CARLOS KHU
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from the editors So here we are again onto issue number 3! We’re already halfway through the year and the growth of Facade has been very exponential as our content continues to grow.
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FRANCIS KENNETH
Do I feel like an underdog? no. Am I the underdog? maybe. written by JULIAN FABRIGAS photography SYLVIA GUNDE, art directing RANDY TRAN, styling STEPHANIE BIDES, grooming JADYN NGO
As I sat down with blogger Francis Kenneth
all, they don’t want to tarnish their brand and spoil future
(FK) in his Los Angeles apartment, I couldn’t help but
business prospects. Bloggers tend to watch over them-
take notice of his appearance. Up to that point, I was used
selves to a point where you sometimes, at the end of the
to seeing him dressed in strictly menswear: sharp blazers,
day, forget they are still people like you and me.
snug dress shirts, slim fitted slacks, and genuine leather
dress shoes. But here he was, trotting around the living
held in high regard by others. It’s important for him that
room in basketball shorts and a plain white tank top, hair
he and his business prospects remain at eye level, because
disheveled and flat at the sides, all while folding laundry.
then he can establish a genuine and powerful connection
Looking at him then, I forgot that he was even this all
that is unaffected by any sort of status or position. He
encompassing menswear blogger who’s collaborated with
wants to be seen as a regular guy after all. To him, busi-
household names like Urban Outfitters and GQ, or that
ness shouldn’t have to be a linear two-dimensional plane,
he’s hosted events around Los Angeles. It even slipped my
but rather like an intimate relationship that has room to
mind that just the other month he was flown out to New
expand and grow.
Unlike some bloggers, FK doesn’t want to be
York by Remy Martin for a social media campaign.
Though, FK does understand that being the
Even more so, you wouldn’t suspect the guy
center of attention and maintaining a status is part of
to be a six year U.S. Navy veteran either who now has a
the job, and despite contradicting his beliefs, he utilizes
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences and a minor in
that attention to his fullest capabilities. He’s aware of the
psychology. There’s layers upon layers of things you can
significant role fashion plays in a generation and how it
say about it him as well, but he has this knack for making
reflects the people of its time. It’s through that same in-
you forget the wild things about him when it comes to
fluence that he utilizes fashion as his platform to leave his
speaking business. He’s quite the normal guy really, and
mark in others. You can say he has some rather philan-
it goes to show as he sprucely folds his towering stack of
thropic goals and treads in a sensitive territory that most
clothes. Though, quite frankly, I think that having others
bloggers don’t dare, and he does so with gusto.
see him as just another human being is his goal.
Bloggers are the new rockstars of our times;
Their presence online being their number one selling point. Being at the center of the public’s eye, there’s a certain type of image these bloggers have to uphold. After
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FEATURE What would be the earliest indica-
Pocket Square Clothing and Richer Did you experience any culture
Poorer for example. Phenomenal
shock getting involved in this type
dudes. They’ve become friends that
would definitely have to be my dad,
of industry?
I can call to kick it with. Once that
believe it or not. If you look at him
Prior to blogging, I ac-
dynamic is established, it brings a
now, he resembles your typical Fili-
tually never hung out with people in
sort of genuinity to the work you do
pino dad – you know, the polo shirts
the industry, so it was definitely dif-
together. You develop a chemistry
tucked into a pair of Levi’s 501s.
ferent. It was a bit easier since I was
that is both business and friendship,
All that. But from a very early age,
“older and more mature,” therefore
and those two together are powerful
he stressed the importance of per-
it was easier to deal with everything
things.
sonal appearance.
that comes with it. At the end of the
tor that got you into fashion?
The
earliest
indicator
day, it is what it is, and I don’t let it
What were some key influencers to you growing up in an age out-
Seeing how the influence started
affect me too much. However, I can
at a young age, at what point did
say that the biggest shock is how
side of blogging?
you consider going in blogging?
temporary things are. Like the “re-
How did you find yourself there?
lationships” and what not. There’s
is an influencer, so the people
I guess I was always interested in
a big part of the industry, especial-
throughout all the years I’ve met
fashion, but it wasn’t until two years
ly when It comes to the bloggers,
through different settings. I grew
ago that my girlfriend, recommend-
that is superficial. Everyone has
up primarily in the South Bay in
ed getting into blogging because she
their two minute elevator speech
different settings from elementa-
knew I loved writing and dressing
that they give to sell themselves
ry, middle, and high school. With
up. Put two and two together, and
to brands and each other. They do
each part of my life I picked up a
here I am. The beginning of 2013
it pretty damn well, might I add,
new culture from the people I came
was when I officially started my
but in all honesty, it gets very re-
across. They influenced my style,
blog, but it wasn’t until the summer
petitive. You hear the same shit just
which you can say, is a reflection
2014 that I took it seriously. I mean
from different people.
of me.
very seriously. I began to post one
Everyone I come across
I see everything as influ-
ential to fashion – It’s a reflection It seems you’ve been getting more
of a specific generation’s culture.
accustomed to this considering
For example, I played basketball
your recent campaign with Remy
growing up (still do, by the way),
Martin. Can you tell us how that
and sported the whole b-ball look.
It’s been rad going through the mo-
went?
In Elementary school, it was all
tion, collaborating with brands and
First of all, Remy Martin is rad.
about that and hip hop. Then there’s
other influencers.
I’ve never been to New York. They
the surf and skate culture I picked
flew me out there, and took care
up in middle school, and the scene
2013 is pretty recent. What were
of everything. I was spoiled. No
days in high school. There’s always
you doing in the time prior to
trip should ever be that good. I’m
something new and refreshing when
this?
afraid New York will never be as
it comes to fashion. I can say I’ve
Well, after high school I
good whenever I decide to go back.
picked up a lot.
went to Cal State Fullerton because
That aside, they planned a seriously
college was the “next thing to do.”
packed itinerary, so thanks Remy
I did my general ed there, but after
Martin!
to three times a week, I attended events left and right, and began to network as much as possible. From there, it sort of just fell into place.
my second year, I ended up joining the military [US Navy]. At the end of that, I went back to school at Cal
What dictates a proper business relationship with the people
State Dominguez Hills. I actually
you’ve met?
just graduated.
I don’t treat blogging as
a job because the end goal is to conthe
nect above and beyond the business
civilian world, I obviously got to
setting. It’s more important for me
wear whatever I want. It was lib-
to establish relationships, and lon-
erating as it was challenging too
gevity is key. Don’t get me wrong,
considering I have to think of what
I don’t mind having acquaintances,
I would have to wear for the day.
but it’s those relationships with
For six years, I pretty much wore a
lasting power that find myself most
uniform everyday. Coming back, I
drawn to. Since I took on blog-
just hung that uniform up for a new
ging I have made some seriously
one.
awesome friends. Take the guys at
Going
back
into
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“ I see everything as
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Universality is a key concept in which you incorporate into your blog. Where most bloggers like to focus on one strong keypoint, you diversify. What’s your reasoning behind this strategy?
You can’t please them all, but I’d like to be relatable
to everyone. I legitimately care about establishing that connection even if it’s at the expense of changing my perspective. If someone can change how I think or feel about something, then that to me transcends anything that has to do with blogging. The same can be said about my readers, and how I want to affect them. Universality and diversity, in my mind, go hand in hand.
influential to fashion – It’s a reflection of a specific generation’s culture.
In the world of fashion blogging, the female presence is prominent. Are there times where you feel like an underdog as a male fashion blogger?
Do I feel like an underdog? No. Am I the underdog?
Maybe. I have to say that although there are a lot of other male bloggers out there, we’re still the minority. I also happen to have piercings and a ton of tattoos, and even though I turn twenty-eight this year, I can still pass for an eighteen year old. So those things may or may not be working against me as well. With the recent evolution of menswear, do you feel it has been more or less difficult to maintain an image of masculinity,
With fashion becoming more relevant for guys, and
the feminist/LGBT movement, you get gender fluidity. The idea of masculinity and femininity is turning into this gray area, and becoming less important as whole. I don’t really give a fuck about either of the two. To answer your question, I say no because it doesn’t matter to me to begin with. What’s your approach to how you dress?
For me specifically it’s not about maintaining an
image, but more or so maintaining your lifestyle. If how someone dresses doesn’t reflect who they are or where they’ve come from, then what’s the point? I like to incorporate the many people and places I’ve come across in my style. It’s a reflection of who and what I’ve seen and experienced. What are the most important things you would like to get across to your readers and business partners alike? Three things: 1. Just because we work together doesn’t mean it has to end there. If we can connect on a further level, then why not? 2. Keep it real and be true without having to compromise your convictions and personal beliefs (despite them being subject to change). 3. Stay positive. This year I have been trying to be even more open minded, to keep an even more open heart, and see the good in all things. I’m hoping I can hold onto that positivity, and maybe, just maybe make that positive change in someone else’s life.
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R RUBA WILSON
FEATURE
WRITTEN BY JULIAN FABRIGAS
Hollywood can be a suffocating place, and
is honest sincerity behind his charming smile, and it’s
lywood, he still manages to upkeep his youtube chan-
it’s often on the aisle of the red carpet where fame is
this new fresh manner of professionalism that has even
nel by posting regular vlog inspired reaction videos.
held at the throat by the knife of journalistic question-
earned him the unofficial title as the #PrinceOfHosting.
ing. The flashing lights can be blinding and the marquee
It would only seem natural for Ruba to have
has had experience hosting a large variety of events that
of celebrity names which blink across the eyes of those
an instinctive knack on the microphone, considering how
have included celebrities such as Chris Pine, Sandra
behind the rope can be intimidating as well. Eager jour-
he is no stranger to the entertainment Industry. Growing
Bullock, and Hugh Jackman just to name a few. He has
nalists prep themselves by sharpening their curiosity as
up, Ruba was surrounded by entertainment journalists
also worked with Sidereel, AfterBuzzTV, and Celebified
these public figures step out of their limousines to stroll
and paparazzi of the like, due to his aunt, Grammy-nom-
among many, on his rapidly growing resume of collab-
down that aisle. However, the red carpet doesn’t always
inee Shanice Wilson, and uncle, actor Flex Alexander.
orations. In addition to his already long list of experi-
have to be a place of journalistic aggression where ce-
Ruba’s hosting career also started early on as well with
ence, Ruba and his family also have a Docu-Series on
lebrities are held by the neck by misconstrued and mis-
his YouTube channel.
He had his own little web series
The Oprah Winfrey Network titled “Flex and Shanice”
leading questions. Ruba Wilson, for example, is a positive
on his YouTube channel where he interviewed friends,
that is ready to air their second season this summer.
and outgoing youth from Pennsylvania, whose electri-
but it wasn’t until he had Disney star, Kyle Massey, on
fying personality not only shines on the job, but exudes
his show which led PR companies to contact Ruba for
a unique presence that most correspondents lack. There
possible gigs. While Ruba may be busy working in Hol-
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Aside from his red carpet talks, Ruba also
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FEATURE ASIDE FROM YOUR ELECTRIFYING PERSONALITY, ONE OF YOUR MOST NOTABLE FEATURES WOULD HAVE BE THOSE AWESOME DREADS OF YOURS. WHAT MOVED YOU INTO GROWING THEM OUT?
Thank you so much. My mom was the one who actually start-
ed my dreads when I was 3 years old. I actually hated them up until I was thirteen years old.
YOU HAVE BIG GOALS IN WHICH YOU STRIVE FOR: OWNING YOUR OWN TALK SHOW, LAUNCHING A CLOTHING, ETC. WHAT’S YOUR GAME PLAN TO MAKE THIS ALL HAPPEN?
Great question, I just believe that if I continue doing the
things that I’m currently doing, and doing it more and consistently, it will definitely happen sooner than later.
ASIDE FROM THE LONG TERM GOALS, WHAT ARE SOME EXCITING THINGS WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE REST 2015?
In July I will be one of the host for this amazing event called
“Vidcon”. I’m super excited about it! The new season premiere of my family’s Docu-Series “Flex and Shanice” on the Oprah Winfrey Network airs July 11th at 10PM. Also I will be releasing new music this summer! If you
guys haven’t be sure to check out my current Single “Turn It Up” featuring my big bro Tahir Jahi! It’s a dope “TURN UP” song.
IT’S IMPRESSIVE HOW POSITIVE AND OUTGOING YOU ARE
WITH YOUR HOSTING. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU AREN’T SNEAKY IN WITH YOUR INTERVIEWS WHEREAS MOST RED CARPET CORRESPONDENTS ARE. WHAT’S YOUR PHILOSOPHY IN THIS FIELD OF “HOSTING”?
Thank you again that really means a lot. I just believe in hav-
ing a good time and getting creative with my questions. Most importantly have a conversation and research, research, and research!
OFTEN TIMES, PEOPLE FIND HOLLYWOOD TO BE A DESTRUCTIVE PLACE. WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TO ALWAYS MANAGE TO REMAIN UPBEAT AND POSITIVE?
You have to constantly surround yourself with great people.
In my case it’s my family that’s always around me. I truly wouldn’t have it any other way.
WHEN YOU HOLD INTERVIEWS WITH THESE BIG NAME CELEBRITIES, ARE YOU MOSTLY NERVOUS OR EXCITED? CAN YOU RUN US THROUGH WHAT GOES THROUGH YOUR MIND?
I wouldn’t say that I get nervous, the anticipation of an inter-
view in general “Gets me”. I have to constantly remind myself not to be too much in my head and just go for it, live in the moment, and just have fun.
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I love the interaction with whoever I’m talking to. I literally
can talk to anyone. Everyone has a story and in my honest opinion everyone want to share their story. Guess what I’m here to listen lol.
PUTTING MONETARY ISSUES AND GIGS ASIDE, HOW DO YOU PERSONALLY MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS THUS FAR?
This is just the beginning! The things that I’ve done thus far
has been practice for me and a great learning experience.
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AS A HIGHLY ENERGETIC AND EXPRESSIVE PERSON, EXACTLY HOW IMPORTANT IS “SELF EXPRESSION” TO YOU?
OH MY GOD, self expression is everything to me! I’m an
extrovert if you couldn’t tell. With everything that I do I want it to bleed “RUBA” whether it’s Hosting, Music, clothing, literature, whatever!
HOW DO YOU INCORPORATE THIS BELIEF INTO YOUR BRAND NAME?
I just do it, self expression is apart of my brand, as a TV
Personality/On-Air Personality it comes with territory.
WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT KEEP YOU GOING WITH YOUR CAREER? BEYONCE! No, but really, she is greatness in my eyes.
Whenever I need a jolt of inspiration/motivation, I watch her 20 min video
“4” and I’m ready to take on the world. Being apart of this industry is some-
thing that I’ve always wanted to do and I’ve always known that it takes a lot of work to get to where you wanna go. With that said I’m not going to
stop and until I’m on top. And even then, I’m going to keep striving for greatness.
YOU CAN FIND RUBA WILSON ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM AT @RUBASWORLD
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POCKET SQUARE CLOTHING WRITTEN BY ANDREW LY
PHOTOS BY AZUSA TAKANO
Pocket Square Clothing is a men’s accessories company that was established in Los Angeles in 2011. With no prior knowledge of the fashion industry and only the dream to create a certain lifestyle, Andrew Cheung and Rodolfo Ramirez took a classic accessory and launched a successful business. Since its humble beginnings, PSC has expanded their products from different variations of ties and into socks, sunglasses, wallets, and much more.
The key ingredient to their product line is the fact that it’s all American made, a claim most their competitors can’t make. Using traditional craftsmanship techniques and a keen attention to detail, PSC continues to break the mold by infusing different styles of artistic culture to further evolve with the tastes of their consumers.
Aside from producing accessories, Cheung and Ramirez have a firm belief in their philosophy to create a fashion ideology that helps enhance and project individualistic personality, to communicate inner qualities that stem from more than just the sake of fashion.
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FEATURE
ON BEHALF OF FACADE, I’D LIKE TO
challenged we are and the better we become. Every brand out
HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT MANTRA RESONATES
THANK YOU BOTH FOR STOPPING BY. I KNOW
there also has their take on fashion. You can say that we have
WITH YOUR BRAND?
RUNNING A COMPANY IS VERY TIME CONSUMING,
great design aesthetics, tailoring, quality, interesting fabrics
RODOLFO: Pocket Square Clothing takes pride in its do-
SO LET’S GET STRAIGHT TO BUSINESS. IF YOU
and prints, and a “Made in LA” tag, but put that all aside and
mestic manufacturing and attention to detail. We strongly be-
COULD DESCRIBE PSC’S STYLE AND IMAGE FOR
I think you’ll find what actually sets us apart is the unique
lieve that our local manufacturing has allowed us flexibility
PEOPLE LOOKING TO TRY YOUR BRAND, HOW
lifestyle we created really builds a connection with our con-
over other brands that manufacture overseas. We have been
WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELVES?
sumers. We like to say that we’re not trying to sell a product,
able to respond quicker and be more flexible with our designs
RODOLFO: The PSC style and lifestyle is multifaceted.
but rather an idea that people want to be a part of.
and fabric choices. Making our entire product line in Los
Art, music, entertainment, architecture, and culture define
Angeles has also allowed us to garner media exposure and
the PSC lifestyle. The brand delves into realms of Urban,
SO LIKE A LIFESTYLE, NOT JUST A
given us opportunities to work with a plethora of profession-
Vintage, and Chic Style. Textures and prints rule supreme in
BRAND? I FIND IT FASCINATING THAT YOU AC-
al athletes and celebrities. We are proud to be contributing to
our world of design. Above all we encourage our customer
TUALLY ADMIT THAT YOU ENJOY COMPETITION.
the local economy and wish others would follow suit as well.
base to have fun with their style and utilize our pieces as an
MOST COMPANY OWNERS WOULD SAY THE EX-
avenue of self-expression.
ACT OPPOSITE!
RODOLFO: We’re different, and we’re not afraid to work
WITH THE POCKET SQUARE, BUT DOES IT STILL
I MYSELF HAVE BEEN VERY FOND
WOW, THAT SOUNDS LIKE QUITE THE
with anyone, be it fashion or something else. We’ve been
CARRY THE SAME WEIGHT IN THE FASHION IN-
UNIQUE MIX! THAT EXPLAINS HOW COMPA-
trying to build a creative community within Los Angeles. At
DUSTRY IN THIS DAY AND AGE? WHAT KEEPS
NY HAS GROWN IMMENSELY IN SUCH A SHORT
its core we are an entity of creators, musicians, designers,
SUCH A CLASSIC ACCESSORY SO FRESH AFTER
AMOUNT OF TIME. SPEAKING OF WHICH, WHAT IS
artists and talented gentlemen, who care about the way we
ALL THESE YEARS?
IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE OF PSC?
look. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and create.
ANDREW: We started Pocket Square Clothing four years ago
I liken our aesthetic to that of a sophisticated
ANDREW: Our growth has been pretty much organic since
as a vehicle to explore our own individual styles. We went in
type of cool. Our mantra has always been focused around
the beginning. We recognized early on that it was important
knowing nothing about the industry, but designing accesso-
people and their stories and journeys. Unlike other fashion
to have focus for the brand and what we offer rather than
ries was something we were always very interested in pursu-
brands and new startup companies, we are interested in
rushing into every product category. We’re not trying to rein-
ing. It just so happened that men’s accessories started making
taking our customers through a journey of self-discovery
vent menswear or chase after trends, which is where I think
a huge resurgence, and we found ourselves a nice niche to
through the timeless pieces we bring. Case in point would
some new brands go wrong. But we’re certainly conscious of
build the brand around a growing menswear industry. How-
be Andrew and myself demonstrating our style, travels, and
what does or doesn’t work, and what needs to happen in order
ever, the goal has always been to delve into full apparel.
views on life throughout our social media platforms.
to be successful in this industry.
RODOLFO: We are currently in the works of starting a
GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY IN A
Accessories, the pocket square in particular, is just one of
Made to Measure suit line along with developing a collec-
WAVE OF COOL FASHION? COUNT ME IN! BESIDES
these things that can transform an ensemble tremendously.
tion of leather wallets and dress shoes. There is no real math
BEING AN LA BASED COMPANY, WERE YOU ALSO
They are timeless for a reason, the pocket square can say
or science to how we move forward and what we decide to
MORE INFLUENCED BY DESIGN TRENDS LOCAL-
a lot or very little about a one’s personality. It can be used
introduce into the market. We listen very well to what our
LY? OR WERE YOU INSPIRED BY OTHER FAC-
as a bold statement or be as subtle as a crisp white pocket
customer base likes and would like to see from us. The ulti-
TORS?
square. Our use of materials can certainly be used as the key
mate goal has always been to open several storefronts with
ANDREW: Neither of us had a fashion background. Rodolfo
element of keeping any garment, but particularly our pocket
the aim of being an internationally known brand. Our vision
had an architectural design background, and I had a business
squares fresh.
for the brand has always been to become a style destination.
and film background. We started the company right out of
We like to have our hands in everything creative whether its
college with no knowledge of the industry or even how to
design, film, music or branding. So after that, who knows
sew clothing to begin with. We took a very grassroots ap-
THAT YOU FEATURE ARE QUITE DIVERSE AND
what we might get into next. PSC is still a modest brand,
proach to learn everything from the ground up. It was really
UNIQUE. WHAT NEW COLLECTIONS DO YOU HAVE
but it’s a good feeling to see that we’re starting to get rec-
a passion project from the beginning and we had a strong
IN MIND AND HOW WOULD THEY BREAK FROM
ognized wherever we go. We’re humbled by what we’ve ac-
vision for where we wanted to take the brand.
THE PREVIOUS MOLDS?
complished so far, and we love waking up everyday doing
what we do.
RODOLFO: Because we lacked a fashion background, we
RODOLFO: We started our six core collections as a branding
looked to some of the more well-known style icons like Nick
strategy to combat the traditional fashion calendar. Instead of
TRYING DIFFERENT VENTURES CAN BE
Wooster and Street Etiquette for style and branding inspira-
having the basic spring/summer and fall/winter set up, we pe-
HIT OR MISS WITH MANY BRANDS, SO WHAT DO
tion. We very much based much of our designs on the New
riodically add a new product to each of the core collections.
YOU FEEL SETS PSC APART FROM OTHER TRENDY
York fashion scene. We used what we saw, analyzed it, and
We see them less as collection and more as a permanent en-
FASHION COMPANIES WHO BELIEVE IN THE SAME
then adapted it to the easy-going and lighthearted Californian
semble that will last for years to come.
VALUES?
mentality.
ANDREW: There’s always going to be smarter and brighter
people bringing better ideas and designs forward every year.
And that’s something we want because the way I see it is that
WELL FROM THE LOOKS OF IT. I’VE HEARD THAT
the more attention the menswear industry receives, the more
PSC’S MANTRA IS “AMERICAN MADE IS BETTER.”
LAST QUESTION. THE COLLECTIONS
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Facade Magazine is thrilled to present a glimpse into the incredibly talented and multifaceted mind of pioneer JEĀN CLĀUDE. Deeply rooted in the arts, JEĀN CLĀUDE demonstrates dynamic talent in his work that masterfully fuses together fashion, music, and art. Make sure to watch out for the sneak peek from his upcoming EP and other projects.
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So tell me about yourself.
As an artist, do you feel as though your classical opera, and piano
background has a huge influence on your music and fashion tastes?
Singer/Songwriter – Artist/Muse/Creator. I was born in
Los Angeles to a Guyanese family. My mom moved to LA from Guyana,
South America when she was 17. I am the first generation born in the
cal training. Being able to reference classical opera & traditional stan-
US. I moved to London when I was 16. London is where I discovered
dard throughout my music has given me a deeper appreciaition for my
myself, my inspirations, and began to write my album.
craft, and hopefully will result in longevity.
Growing up in LA, do you feel like it has influenced you artistically?
As a person who has worked with you personally on a photo shoot,
I noticed that you have a very positive and influential attitude. How
LA honestly had no influence on me whatsoever. I did not
Definitely! Many musicians out today do not have classi-
connect with the city and was dying to escape which is why I moved to
do you maintain that attitude about life?
the UK at such an early age.
Wow thank you! I’m honestly just human, I have my good
and bad days. But what keeps me going is music. It’s truly my driving Can you tell me about your upcoming EP that debuts this fall? What
force and consistent reminder to keep pushing on with the best attitude
are some things we should look out for that you are excited about?
possible. Its humbling to hear my passion and positive energy is no-
ticed.
Yes! I will be releasing my debut solo EP JEĀN CLĀUDE
this fall via Intl House of Sound. This EP will be a compilation of songs that have evolved since I began writing the record back in 2009. Visu-
I also noticed your own personal taste in music is quite different
ally, I plan on telling a didactic story of my art references within each
than many people. Who are your favorite artists and icons?
video. Words can’t fully explain how happy I am that this project is
finally coming together. I’ve never felt more ready.
sy Collins, Sonic Youth
Tell me how you feel about the relationships between music, art, and fashion. Do you think that they can exist without each other, or that they are intrinsically linked?
For me music always came first. Music inspires, my art,
and fashion. Its hard for an artist or fashion designer to tell their story without a soundtrack. So to answer you question music can exist without art and fashion, but art and fashion need music to explain their concepts. I noticed one of your signature looks includes an Elizabethan Ruff collar. How do you define your own personal style?
My fashion is a direct reflection of my art obsessions.
Frans Hals and the 1500s have always been dear to my heart (hence the ruff). Bold and clean work very well for you. Why do you prefer minimalism over something a bit more complex? I find minimalism to be a lot more complex. Without busy prints and color, you are forced to see the person for who they are; No mask, no distraction. There is only opportunity for a genuine connection.
Can you tell me about your upcoming residency and the Shangrila Hotel ?
I am kicking off Memorial day weekend with the first
show of my summer residency at Hotel Shangrila in Santa Monica. Hotel Shangrila is dear to my heart. Its art deco furnishing and bold black and white furnishing sets the perfect stage for me.
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