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FASHION FORECAST Five Streetwear Brands You Better Know for Fall

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KITTEN Leading Lady Chloe Chaidez Lets It All Out

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Same Sound With Some New Faces

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SKINNIE GIRL Brittany Esquire

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LOVE DENIM DAYS Skinnie’s Fall Fashion Spread

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SKINNIESCENE The Rundown On What You Missed

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forecast S.L.A.T.E./Project/MAGIC and The Must Know Names for Fall By Ramon Gonzales

While Las Vegas is no stranger to conventioneers and tradeshow flair, the subshows PROJECT, MAGIC, and S.LA.T.E. ascend on Sin City twice annually and with it, comes thousands of business projects and partygoers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it goes hand in hand.While you might happen to bump into the likes of Rick Ross or Gene Simmons on the tradeshow floor, the real appeal is in the threads. For the money spending demo, streetwear and kicks always seem to be the biggest draw among the convention. We decided to make things VERY simple for you and breakdown the five brands that not only made the biggest splash this summer in Las Vegas, but offer some of the most unique bang for your buck when it comes to looking fresh.

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BLVD Supply Very new in the grand scheme of all things streetwear, multiplatinum rapper Soulja Boy recently launched BLVD and already has generated a buzz. While most of the designs now utilize the branded Palm tree logo, the offerings are stylishly obnoxious in a way that will guarantee the tees and outwear resonate with hip-hop loving skaters across the nation. Riding the trend of snapbacks and crewnecks, expect more of the same in that regard, but the palm tree and BLVD seem to work in a way that gives the brand a leg up on other newbie’s to the game. BlvdSupply.com IRON FIST Having gone from loud prints and screamo inspiration, Iron Fist has transformed into a contemporary edgy culture brand with adult fashion in mind. Unveiling their latest collaboration at S.L.A.T.E. with punk veteran and skate legend Duane Peters, the brand is channeling the heyday of Vision Footwear with this one, making sure to ring a bell with the jaded hipsters and salty skaters alike. Cut and stitch pieces, a full line of incendiary women’s footwear that work for the office or the club, and a real sense of upscale street culture, IRON FIST is a brand to take a second look at. IronFistClothing.com SPRAYGROUND Normally fashion and bags are limited to women’s purses – not with Sprayground. Developed and nurtured by designer, painter, surfer, skater, and traveler, David Ben David, think ultra backpacks and fashion forward bags the likes which you rarely see. With designs that manage to grab attention without ringing of pretentiousness, the intricacies of the bags are almost as cool as some of the truly artistic designs. Secret compartments, bold colorways, and comfortable, convenient designs make Sprayground one of those accessories that are a must have. SprayGround.com Depalma Clothing Born in the early 1970’s out of a garage in Fresno that built custom bikes, hot rods, and lowriders, Depalma was destroyed in 1979 by a fire that saw the garage never open again. In 2002, partners Kris and Peter were able to resurrect the Depalma name with the ethos in tact, garage culture with street integrity. Applying the skate approach to streetwear with designs that would appease the hardest gearhead, tees, denim, and flannels, are just some of the anchors of Depalma. Aiming for the guy that isn’t looking to be the loudest character in the room with his clothing, expect timeless cuts and classic components – a stylish roughneck of sorts. Blog.DepalmaClothing.com PLAN B Skate to the core, as it should be considering the brand is the creation of legendary street skater and known sneakerhead Paul Rodriguez Jr. Joining forces with the likes of Ryan Sheckler, the superpowers of skate launched Plan B Skateboards, complete with some of the most exciting skaters on their team and some of the freshest gear on their backs. Denim, outwear, fleece – you name it, they got in and do so in a way that allows even the older crowd to slip on some skate gear and not look like a fucking fool. PlanBSkateboards.com

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Chloe Chaidez Lets It All Out By Patrick Douglas

It’s quite possible that had the L.A.-based band Kitten been born 30 years ago, they might have stood out from the rest of the bands of the day about as much as they stand out now when Googling the word “Kitten.” Fortunately, it’s 2012 and the fact that 1982 is found in just about every note in the band is the reason people are paying attention. In 2012, it most certainly stands out from the rest of the pack. Frontwoman Chloe Chaidez isn’t quite a woman yet, at least in the eyes of the government. Barely old enough to buy a rated-R movie, she’s been writing, touring and recording for Kitten since she was a spry 15 years old. She can’t quite explain it, but Chaidez is completely in love with standing onstage. “I don’t think we’re by any means reinventing the wheel but I do think we pull from a lot of different places, especially music from the past,” said Chaidez. “Maybe the combination of our influences makes for a unique sound, kind of like any band. I don’t know a lot of bands that have this completely new sound that I’ve never heard before but I do feel like bands that I find really unique are just bands that pull from different influences that you wouldn’t expect and put them together in such a way that makes it unique.” At less than a buck a song, the group’s new six-track EP, “Cut It Out” is available on Amazon for a mere $4.99. Look up any of the bands videos (make sure to put “band” after “Kitten” in YouTube if you don’t feel like perusing the millions of cute kitty videos out there) and you’ll find “G#,” “Cut It Out,” and “Chinatown,” amongst a giant collection cell phone recordings from live shows. The videos of Kitten are almost as impressive as the songs themselves. “I definitely do think that if you’re trying too hard to make a mark with a video it ends up not working out,” said Chaidez. “You can’t be conscious of the fact that you wanna make it stand out from anything else.You’ll end up doing things for shock value and that’s not good.You need to make the videos as true to yourself as possible and I think that will translate to the audience as an honest reflection of what you’re trying to do.” Chaidez credits both her father, a former drummer for punk bands in the East L.A. scene, and a burgeoning youth music movement in L.A. for cultivating her talents and passion for music at such a young age. “I was a gymnast for eight years. (My dad) would drive me an hour and a half every day to this gym. Meanwhile he’d play a lot of classics,” recalled Chaidez. “We’d also go through CMJ CDs when there was no Internet to download music from. I’d decide which ones I liked and which ones I didn’t. Through that time driving to gymnastics every day we went through a lot of music and he would teach me harmonies and we’d go through music history and it was pretty cool. He taught me a lot.”

Growing up anywhere but L.A. might have been difficult for Chaidez as she learned to play instruments and looked into forming a band. It’s not every day you hear about a 10-year-old learning to play bass and forming a band by 12 that is good enough to open for Conor Oberst. This isn’t Kansas and there are plenty of opportunities out there for youth in L.A. to make a mark through song. “L.A. has a really thriving youth culture and a lot of kids are into really cool music. Maybe we’re doing it differently,” said Chaidez. “There’s a lot of underage clubs here that are really cool. Kids around me all the time are doing music. A lot of our videos people are like ‘Why are they full of a bunch of teenagers?’ I kind of wanted to highlight that and show what was going on. The ‘Cut It Out’ video was at an all ages venue downtown. It’s only $5 to get in and there’s no alcohol.” Drug and alcohol abuse go with rock and roll like peanut butter and chocolate and in the case of Chaidez, she’s already had to experience the high that comes with boozing as a teenager and the low that comes with figuring out how to get away from it without losing yourself. “I think it’s kind of cliché but it definitely happened to me. I guess through the beginnings of my high school years I was basically in bars every night,” said Chaidez. “I was kind of supervised but at the same time it was like the Strokes song ‘Meet Me In The Bathroom.’ There’d be people saying ‘Meet me in the bathroom,’ and then I’d get drunk from people that would give me drinks in the bathroom which is kind of funny in retrospect but still destructive to my career at that time.” “There was a turning point, especially when we started working on the record and the EP,” she added. “I just realized ‘Wait a minute, this is my first record that I’m starting. All of my energy and all of my focus should be on this and nothing else.’ At that point I kind of wanted to get fucked up all the time. I realized that was the most important thing in my life. I was watching a Queen documentary and they were talking about their first record and I thought ‘I’m working on my first record and it needs to be as good as Queen’s first record.’ That’s when I kind of had a breakthrough and had a life realization and stopped doing any drugs or alcohol.” It might seem like that would be a difficult task for someone in a touring and traveling setting but Chaidez says it’s just the opposite. “It’s kind of easier because I’m isolated in what I’m doing,” she said. “I’m just playing every night and leaving and talking to fans and it’s ironically a structured environment for me as opposed to when I come home. It was easier than I expected. I had kind of a spiritual awakening. I think God really helped me through it. I realized that it straightened out my priorities and disciplined myself. It was hard.” Chaidez learned more than a love for music in those years in gymnastics. She learned the power that comes with not being the type of lead singer that just stands at the

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we’re by any means reinventing the wheel but I do think we pull from a lot of different places, especially music from the past. ” microphone but one that lets it all out. Expect Chaidez to display a full on workout with each show. “People wouldn’t really assume the kind of live show we put on. It’s full of a lot of energy,” said Chaidez. “Performing live is probably one of the most true creative expressions that I have. It’s really honest and what you’re seeing is me. I was a gymnast so I like to do handstands and I like to climb things and bang the tambourines. I’m really influenced by Iggy Pop an Ian Curtis, true frontmen. I’m always challenging myself in that area. It’s a big part of who we are as a band, especially who I am as a person.” The ‘80s was certainly a specific decade in terms of culture. Music and movies went hand-in-hand like a John Hughes flick and one of the members of the Brat Pack. Even though she wasn’t even born until the mid-‘90s, Chaidez feels a strong connection to the style and ambiance of the ‘80s and it shows in her work. “I don’t know what it is about the singers or the way they sang or the way they got into the character or the production of the ‘80s,” said Chaidez. “The production value of a Tears for Fears album in 1985, you can’t get much better than that. I feel like it was a really innovative time for pop music. I really respect the singers and the characters they (created) with their voices. The keyboard sounds. I love a lot of the electronic drum sounds of that era. It was an amazing time for pop music and a lot of female musicians I really respect came out of the ‘80s like Sinead O’Connor, Annie Lennox and Aimee Mann.” It’s hard to dismiss the accomplishments that Chaidez has accrued at such a young age. With a voice that suggests someone with more life experience, it may come as a shock to many to find out that, while Chaidez has at least seven years of experience playing music, she’s still too young to vote. It does get bit irritating having to always answer questions about being young, says Chaidez. She expects that the pressure will only mount as each birthday comes, but it’s part of the game. “I think it gets a bit annoying,” said Chaidez of the attention paid to her age.“Sometimes I wish it wasn’t attached.There’s also a pressure that comes along with me getting older. I put out my first EP when I was 15 and in my head I thought ‘This is the shit for a 15-year-old.’ That’s how I thought. Getting older, I think that’s more pressure on myself to be the best regardless of how old I am. That’s something I’ve been realizing lately. Like ‘Okay, I’m gonna be 18 soon and no one’s gonna care.’ It’s not gonna be ‘You’re good for an 18-year-old.’ You’re gonna have to be the best.As far as the age thing, I understand it, I don’t necessarily love it.”

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Billy Corgan - back with

smashing pumpkins By Patrick Douglas

For four-plus years, The Smashing Pumpkins were retired, gone from the ranks of alternative rock and saddled with a legacy that included an ending that was somewhat rotted. Frontman Billy Corgan took his football and went home, leaving the rest of his bandmates to figure out a future without his genius. Corgan dabbled in a solo effort and formed an alternate band dubbed Zwan. The problem for fans? It all ended up sounding like various levels of Smashing Pumpkins and for good reason. After thinking things over, Corgan ultimately decided to resurrect the Pumpkins with some different faces but the same, familiar mission statement. Corgan is a smart dude and knew from the beginning that continuing the band without former contributors like guitarist James Iha and bassist Darcy Wretzky would be met with criticism. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was originally on board with what Corgan described as “chapter two” in the Pumpkins legacy, but like the rest of the original co-conspirators, he’s gone now, too. “The fur flies when you talk about the old band and for a lot of reasons. There’s a lot of different opinion,” said Corgan. “I do get people where they don’t wanna acknowledge it. I’m actually kind of okay with that. Some people, their attachment to a band is an image and some people’s attachments (are linked to) the way certain musicians play. If they wanna be fans of one era and not another, that’s okay. My job is to continue to write really high level songs and produce them in a way that puts the band always in a contemporary frame of reference. As long as I do that, I think we’re totally fine and we’ll go up and down just like any other business does. “The key is; we’re still in business. That’s how I look at it,” he continued. “How many artistic franchises are still worth anything after 20 years in a contemporary way? There are plenty that are worth something in a sentimental way, which is like blood from a stone, but the fact that the band remains a credible artistic enterprise at this point, that’s something that’s pretty incredible.” In 2000, the business was crumbling to the ground behind band infighting and a farewell tour that was put together despite the fact that the components of the machine were on the edge of a wicked meltdown.

“Then it was very much how to exit gracefully in my mind which was very different because the relationships in the band were so broken down,” recalled Corgan of those last few shows. “At that point, it’s like a bad marriage where it becomes more about the bad marriage than enjoying a meal together. My mindset was how do we bring this to a close with some dignity which I tried but still wasn’t totally capable of doing. Bringing it back was more about, can we pick back up the artistic mantle and carry that forward, regardless of who’s in the group and I think that’s the difference between chapter one and chapter two.” “Chapter one was a story that played out and could’ve only played out that way because of the personalities involved,” he said.“Chapter two is more about me inserting an artistic integrity upon the operation and basically finding the people that can be consistent in that and are dedicated to that.” Just like in the late ‘80s, when the Pumpkins were first conceived, Corgan looked around at the music industry in the early 2000s and saw a need for something original, something not so paint-by-numbers. “What I do feel loyal to is we created a particular vision together for what Smashing Pumpkins represented in opposition or in relation to a known music world, which in the late ‘80s was sort of predictable,” Corgan said. “I feel responsible to continue on that legacy of artistic attrition or innovation because I see that core strength of what makes this band unique.” “It’s almost a football game with the Pumpkins,” he added. “You can discuss a lot of X’s and O’s and maybe you should’ve run this play and it would’ve been better if so and so was on the team. At the end of the day, it’s more about the franchise and what the franchise represents. We play a certain brand of football and I’m really proud and I’m still carrying that on and I ask that of the band members and I ask that of anybody who works with us – that the legacy of the band and artistic meaning is upheld. I’m really proud of that because, I think, at the end of the day that’s where the band’s real legacy lies. Not in a song or within an album.”

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necessarily worked out exactly how I would’ve hoped but I think it’s given people a sense that there was a journey. If I’d just gone away for two years and worked really hard and made a really good album, I don’t think it’s the same as if I’d put some stuff out, warts and all.” “In many quarters, we were highly criticized because we weren’t playing the game of scrubbed up, ProTools perfection,” he said. “All I was trying to do was get back to making music that I felt really good about and in my eyes didn’t have any compromise in it and that led to making better decisions on something like ‘Teargarden,’ as opposed to working from a place of fear and thinking if we don’t make a really good album, we’re fucked. It was more just about rebuilding an internal integrity of the band so that they could make an album like ‘Oceania.’” The ironic thing about the reincarnation of the Pumpkins is that Corgan has been more willing to share the creative burden than he was during the classic lineup days. Fiorentino’s contributions stand out on the new record as the appearance of a funky and turned up bass line is evident on many of the songs. “Nicole plays everything on the album,” said Corgan. “It’s the first time anybody’s played bass on the albums. I’m not saying I played bass on every song on every album but basically I was the bass player on the albums. She’s such a major contributor and it’s such a thrill to work with her. She has no musical training, kind of like myself. Doesn’t even know scales or anything. Just intuitive playing. I think (she) really added to the depth and dimensions of the song and I’m proud to work with her.” Corgan has traditionally bucked the system when it comes to groundbreaking decisions, especially in regards to technology. No one puts Billy in a corner and he was one of the first high-profile musicians to defy a record label and release a complete record for free on the Internet as he did in 2000 with “Machina II.” Things have changed since the band released their debut record, “Gish,” in 1991. Today, technology has been both a gift and a curse on the industry and gone are the days of figuring out if you’re record is a hit due to sales figures. “There’s a great mythology around what technology has done but it hasn’t necessarily worked out to a musical benefit. It’s brought a lot of people into the game, some deservedly and some not so. Now, it’s a total cluserfuck of what success is anymore. It used to be charts and sales and now there’s almost no way to measure success. You have one band that sells records and can’t sell any tickets and you have one band that can’t sell any records but can sell tickets. At least in our case, we’re in a decent middle where we can sell both.” Surprisingly, Corgan notes that many Pumpkins fans who were there throughout the ‘90s, dropped out of interest in the band and are just now coming back to the group thanks to the enthusiasm of younger fans. “We’ve actually lost a lot of our old fans because we refused to be a greatest hits type of band,” said Corgan. “What’s happened, which has been difficult but really rewarding is, we’ve built a new, younger fanbase and the younger fanbase through their enthusiasm and technology, it’s a little like flies to honey. Some of the older fans are now coming back around that have had no interest because they see something happening.Whenever there’s something going on, it’s the car crash effect. People slow down and pay attention. Corgan’s new teammates include drummer Mike Byrne, guitarist Jeff Schroeder and bassist Nicole Fiorentino. With a new, fresh group of musicians ready to inspire and create with Corgan, he began working on what could be his most complex project to date. “Teargarden by Kaleidyscope,” is a concept album that the Pumpkins began releasing online in EP-sized sections back in May of 2010. After Vol.’s 1-3 were released, Corgan decided to put together the recently released album, “Oceania” as part of the project. The passionate frontman calls “Oceania,” “an album within an album.” “The reason I was attracted to the project is because I wanted to show an artistic progression in sequence,” said Corgan of “Teargarden.” “It hasn’t

Corgan is a big picture sort of guy and realizes there are always going to be ups and downs when it comes to exposing his creative vision to the masses. All he asks is that the standard template associated with the band always stays consistent. “Walt Disney has been dead since 1966, but there were people that carried on the Disney legacy because they believe in it,” he said. “I’m not saying I’m so grandiose that I want the Pumpkins to continue after I die, but I’d like to think with the inherent vision of the band from an integrity point of view (we) consistently move forward to a different era and that’s the point I’ve been trying to make.”

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Spoil The World Is Ending Soon Anyway Right? 1 Polaroid GL10

Mobile Printer Remember how rad Polaroid cameras were? Remember being able to instantly see a print? Well, Polaroid figured why fight it? Keep your camera phones and snap away, we still want to give you a print. This mobile device is battery powered and syncs via Bluetooth with whatever you are using to snap photos, smartphone, point and clicks, or even that fancy SLR – if it connects wirelessly, you can send a print. $100 Polaroid.com

2 etón Rukus Solar

Wireless sound systems are already dated. Every company has cranked out some Bluetooth functional stereo system that allows you to crank music from you phone or asshole or whatever. So it was only a matter of time before the solar powered edition made it’s way onto store shelves. In addition to multiple inputs for whatever you need to jam to, this also has a USB port to charge that phone while you creep out in the park or gym. $150 etoncorp.com

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3 Karotz

Wifi Interactive Smart Rabbit Because we love the kids - Karotz speaks, sees, listens, obeys, and wiggles his ears to serve and entertain you. It can wake you up to the song of your choosing, monitor your home, and let you know when your kids get home. It is packed with WiFi, RFID, USB, and is voice-activated in 9.6” tall bunny frame. Not to mention, you would likely be the coolest dude in the office with this. $129 thinkcomputers.com

4 City Boy Picnic Grill

Pretty confused as to what the fuck this is? We were too until we realized how awesome the potential could be here. This is travel sized grill coming in at just 7.1” x 7.1” and just 8.7” tall. There is one knob, one 225g gas cartridge, and infinite ability to cool the shit out of anything, anywhere. Not to mention this looks like something from IKEA. Win, win. $229 finnishdesignshop.us

5 DIESEL Matte Watches

Of the high end fashion companies that crank out wristwatches, there is likely

none other on planet earth that are coating their watches with the same ceramic stuff that protect military tanks – and then came DIESEL. These flat matte designs are of the highest quality and well, strong isn’t even a question. $160 dieseltimeframes.com

6 TASCAM IM2

This is 0ne of the most legit products for any Apple iOS products on the market, some real James Bond shit. This portable stereo microphone transforms your iPhone, iPad into a pro quality recorder with a pair of condenser microphones on par with TASCAM’s DR Series – studio shit. The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and great audio quality throughout. $79 Tascam.com

7 Adidas CLIMACOOL

Seduction Shoes Consistently releasing an evolving product line dedicated to reaching the active and the stylish in one shot, ADIDAS launched the CLIMACOOL line for the crossfit, running community

to rave reviews. Complete with lightweight cushioning, mesh lining, and 360 degree ventilation that ensures the athlete’s foot stays cool throughout the workout. $78 adidas.com

8 Levi’s 511

Commuter Pants For all of you dorks out there that have jumped onto this biking craze, Levi’s has a pair of pants especially for you. Get this, these cheek chillers are water resistant, dirt and odor repellant, and designed for movement with stretch fabric, reflective tape, and even have a U-Lock pocket for cart around your lock for your ride. Not to mention, Elvi’s will never, ever go out of style. $53 Levis.com Want a Review? Ok, say you have this really cool product and you’re wondering to yourself, “How do I get my really cool product reviewed by Skinnie Magazine?“ It’s simple. Email us at reviews@skinniemagazine.com

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Back to Fall

Love denim Days

Fashion Director Michelle Ngo Assistant Mayra Aguiluz Models Maysa Quy and Isao Hashimoto Photographer Will Taylor Photographers Assistant Brian Morris Hair/Makeup Brittany Sullivan

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On Isao: Black t-shirt by Ei-Lo Denim by G-Star Grey/Black strap sneakers by Creative Recreation On Maysa: Denim Vest by G-Star Polka Dot Vintage Shorts by G-Star White sneakers by Creative Recreation Leather gloves Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own vintage collection

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On Isao: Orange Beanie Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own vintage collection Denim Jacket by G-Star White t-shirt by Ei-Lo Denim by Diesel On Maysa: Wrap top by Amabelle Aguiluz Denim by Diesel Sunglasses by Aldo

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On Isao: Grey hat by G-Star White t-shrt by Ei-Lo Denim by Diesel Grey shoes by Skechers On Maysa: Fringe back top by Amabelle Aguiluz Denim by Diesel Workman boots by Skechers Bracelet Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own vintage collection

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On Isao: Black and white stripe beanie by ChiMai Grey t-shirt by Ei-Lo Denim by Diesel Stripe sneakers by Creative Recreation On Maysa: Denim string pull-over jacket by G-Star Bikini bottom by Fresh Peaches Multi-color Shoes by Toms for Skechers

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On Isao: Grey t-shirt by Ei-Lo Denim by Diesel Grey/White cotton sneakers by Creative Recreation On Maysa: Shoulder necklace by Amabelle Aguiluz Grey Denim by G-Star Black rockstar boots by Skechers Bracelets Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own vintage collection

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On Isao: Black top hat by G-Star Black t-shirt by Ei-Lo Denim vest by G-Star Denim by G-Star Brown boots by Skechers On Maysa: Black and white fringe top by Amabelle Aguiluz Black denim by G-Star Black strap heels by Creative Recreation

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On Isao: 2-toned denim button shirt by G-Star Denim by Diesel Navy/Red sneakers by Creative Recreation On Maysa: White button shirt by Guess Jeans Boyfriend denim by G-Star

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For your viewing By Ramon Gonzales

Digging Deeper than Blockbusters 1

Compliance

Samsara

The Campaign

Inspired by true events at a McDonald’s in Kentucky of 2004, a false accusation of theft becomes a brutal inquiry when a fast food restaurant manager begins strip searching an employee after a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer demands the manager must help in the investigation. Wildly provocative, and obviously edgy, Writer and Director Craig Zobel does an incredible job of probing an eerie element to human nature, in just how far people will go to follow authority, despite their better judgment.

The Tibetan word for lifecycle, it might be easy for this film to written off as pretentious cinematic dick measuring, but for cinematographer/ director Ron Fricke, this film, shot entirely on 70mm film is without question a stunning visual masterpiece. Made famous by his wordless, examination of one day of life, Baraka, Samsara is time-lapsed journey from birth to death with a masterful collection of people and places that are the finest examples of humanity. Ambiguous in it’s plotline, the film functions like the intended moving picture to encompass the beauty of life – full circle.

All you really need to know here is Will Ferrell and Zack Galifanakis head this one. Nevermind some of the toilet humor, the pop culture references, or some of the slapstick puns you might expect from the duo – the real magic from these comedic dickheads happens in the obvious improvisation that no writer can script. Ferrell plays a fourth term congressman running, uncontested, or so he thinks, for a fifth term. Enter Galifanakis, an effeminate man with a heavy Southern draw and no idea of what a congressman does. Laughter ensues.

Martine and Louise are identical twin sisters that have a very peculiar occupation in that they are 69 year old prostitutes that continue to work Amsterdam’s famed Red Light District after some 50 years. Credited with started one of Amsterdam’s first trade unions for hookers, this documentary examines an unsavory career with none of the gloom and pity the viewer would likely anticipate. As the sisters discuss the practicality of hooking at their age (battling arthritis make doggystyle rough), they become more and more endearing. This is a must see.

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360 Considering Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, and Jude Law headline this film from famed Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles (City of God), it would be difficult not to pick this one. A series of interconnected vignettes mingles an alcoholic father, a blackmailed businessman, an unfaithful wife, and a paroled sex offender. Considering the character roster, there aren’t many uplifting possibilities, but Meirelles proves once again that his ability to craft a complex story is unparalleled. It’s definately worth seeing.

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Listen Closely...

The Money Store

You Are All I See

Life is Good

Coexist

Centipede Hz

Death Grips

Active Child

Nas

The XX

Animal Collective

After listening to a track like “Hacker”, attempting to classify Death Grip’s music as extremist hip-hop is a bit of stretch considering that MC Ride (a.k.a. Stefan Burnett in real life) is a lyricist clearly on the lunatic fringe, reciting stream of consciousness verses as if he were reading Faulkner’s novel, Light in August on DMT. He is merely one part of the Death Grips machine, as the other two members – Zach Hill and Andy Moren – fuel the prosaic fire with grating rhythms and a perverse desire for noise.

Pat Grossi is an angel in human clothing, and within the vulnerable world of ‘You Are All I See’, ethereal vocals soar above the stratosphere, tying the delicate threads of the cosmos, heaven and everything eternal in-between. The transparent mixture of harps and ambient soundscapes evoke images of the best music video the ‘80s never brought to fruition – managing the difficult balancing act of employing seductive R ‘n B production values found in “Playing House” unexpectedly mingling alongside the New Wave makeup of “Way Too Fast”.

Before the product driven three-minute commercial jingles era that commercial radio has classified as “rap”, or “hip-hop”, Nas represented a rare opportunity for the gritty realism of the urban lifestyle. His latest offering, however, finds him in a brave new world where his marriage to Kelis is over and the world of music irrevocably plagued by reluctant superstar clichés. But as Nas implies on “Summer on Smash”, life is good – proving that perspective is often the best form of wisdom. Nas deals it in spades.

The XX’s self-titled debut was an extraordinary textbook display of bare bones minimalism mixed with the brooding atmosphere tempered by groups such as Joy Division and The Cure. In their latest offering ‘Coexist’, the London-based musicians strip down their auditory design further, bringing in European House rhythms to provide a nuanced chamber music framework to tracks such as “Reunion”; all the while exposing enough confidence to decorate the desolation with reverb-soaked steel drum melodies.

Animal Collective’s latest release, ‘Centipede Hz.’, proves one fact: The rogue, Baltimore musicians do not fear courageous undertakings into uncharted sonic territory. They remain ambitious as ever, if not as polarizing, drawing from the beach-soaked harmonies of ‘Merriweather Post Pavilion’ and smashing them together with creative sentiments that flirt with the boundaries of musical sanity. Distortion runs amok on “Today’s Supernatural,” whereas the contrasting audial architecture of “Moonjock” hints towards equally imaginative albums in the future.

www.ThirdWorlds.net

www.ActiveChildMusic.com

www.NasirJones.com

www.TheXX.info

www. AnimalCollective.org

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Play at Your Own Risk 1

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dawnguard

NCAA Football 2013

Spelunky

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Spec Ops: The Line

PC, PS3 & X Box 360

PS3 & X Box 360

X Box 360 Arcade

Nintendo 3DS

PS3 & X Box 360

Bethesda’s monolithic RPG receives its first DLC title in the form of “Dawnguard” – catering to an epic journey that deals with your hero contending against the legion of Pop Culture’s favorite bloodsuckers, vampires. But unlike the sparkling denizens of Stephanie Meyers’ “Twilight” series, these are more ruthless creatures. While it does not exactly seem as “ambitious” as contending with dragons, rest assured the additional story content and expansion of this world is well worth the trip.

The “NCAA” franchise has been one the flagship titles for Electronic Arts, and its latest incarnation provides a sense of authenticity that provides you with the feeling that you are truly at a football game. The expert presentation is but a small morsel of the game’s strengths, which lie in the core changes to previously clunky mechanics and the game feels more realistic than before, though most of the modes feel familiar with the exception of the new Heisman Mode.

“Spelunky” will go down as one of the most polarizing 2D platformers in recent memory. It caters to the hardcore gamers of yore, yearning for nostalgia and difficult, and within the confines of “Spelunky’s” unforgiving design and difficulty, it still somehow entices gamers to endure. You will die, so fans of “Dark Souls” will enjoy the abuse – although the cute art design and sound only seems like a developer slap in the face. But if you’re looking for a challenge – then look no further.

The journey of Sora and crew continue on the beloved Nintendo 3DS platform, celebrating the franchise’s 10th anniversary with a fitting evolution to appease old fans, as well attract new ones. The artistic style is gorgeous, displaying the 3DS’ considerable graphics power, though the story is a bit convoluted, like with most “Kingdom Hearts” titles. But the new Drop system and Flowmotion provide an invigorating action RPG experience that is difficult to put down.

Unlike the ADD-centric design of the “Call of Duty” series, or most FPS in general, “Spec Ops: The Line” is centered on characters who deal with morally ambiguous consequences. There are no “heroes” amidst the blazing sandstorms that find the city of Dubai overtaken by factions attempting to avoid an early death, and everything has a feeling of dread attached to it. Multiplayer is not the reason you’ll play the game, but it definitely offers the most realistic take on war and the issues it imparts on those involved.

Final Verdict: Buy it!

Final Verdict: Rent it!

Final Verdict: Buy it!

Final Verdict: Rent it!

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LA CALENDAR

11/12 Mumford & Sons @ Hollywood Bowl

Art of The Assassin AC3

Thank You X 2 @ Art of The Assassin AC3

Estevan Oriol @ Art of The Assassin AC3

Artek @ Art of The Assassin AC3

Brooklyn Sudano, Ella Thomas, Rose Rollins @ Art of The Assassin AC3

Friends @ Garden Eden

Seeing Stripes @ Garden Eden

DJ Skee @ Art of The Assassin AC3

DJ Skee Spinning @ Art of The Assassin AC3

Girlfriends @ Garden Eden

10/31 Lamb of God @ Hollywood Palladium 10/31 Zombiewood Halloween Night @ Playhouse 11/02 Dirty Sexy House w/Nathan Scott @ Playhouse

11/23 Afrojack: Jacked @ Hollywood Palladium 11/03 All-American Rejects/ Boys Like Girls @ The Wiltern 11/14&15 Petty Fest West @ El Rey Theatre 11/16 Hot 92.3 Comedy Jam @ Gibson Amphitheatre

11/25 Chapter V World Tour Trey Songz @ Nokia Theatre LA Live

11/27 Joe Budden @ El Rey Theatre

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LV CALENDAR

10/27 Night of the Killer Costumes 6 @ Rain

Lil Weezy @ 1OAK

Wiz Khalifa Tears It Down @ Ditch Fridays

Wiz Working Hard at Ditch Fridays @ Palms Casino Resort

Lil Weezy Skating @ 1OAK

PURE

Wiz Khalifa at Ditch Fridays @ Palms Casino Resort

Tyga @ PURE

Rick Ross w/ Swizz Beats @ PURE

Rozay @ PURE

Swizz introduces Tyga

10/26 Attack of the Mummy @ Moon Nightclub 10/27 Pinata Party Massacre @ GBDC 10/28 Haunted House @ Ghostbar 10/30 Fancy Sauce to Die For @ Moon Nightclub

11/10 The Wiskerinas 2nd Nat. Ladies Fake Beard & Moustache Competition @ The Bunkhouse 10/31-11/24 Guns N’ Roses @ the Joint 11/07 Dia De Los Muertos @ Ghostbar 11/8-10 Michele Clark’s Sunset Sessions @ Boulevard Pool

11/10 TIESTO @ XS The Nightclub

11/23 Dirty South (The City of Dreams Tour) @ Marquee

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OC CALENDAR

WALK @ Yost

11/08 Naught by Nature @ House of Blues Anaheim

WALK @ Yost

Black Out @ HEAT

11/07 The AP Tour Featuring Miss May I @ House of Blues Anaheim

GLAM! @ HEAT

Ronnie of Jersey Shore @ HEAT

Take The Plunge @ HEAT

WALK @ Equinox

Homies @ US Open Huntington

Rad! @ US Open Huntington

11/01 Sean & Marlon Wayans @ Brea Improv 11/25 Halloween Masquerade @ the Observatory 11/02 Asher Roth/Kids These Days @Yost Theater 11/02 Need to Breathe @ Fox Theatre

11/09 RUSKO @ The Observatory 11/14 Groundation w/Daniel Bambaata Marley @Yost 11/20 Twiztid With Guests: HED PE/Lil Wyte/Potluck/ ILL SIKNESS. @Yost

11/25 Secondhand Serenade @ House of Blues Anaheim

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Halloween @ Hard Rock Hotel

11/07 KPRI presents Brandi Carlile with Blitzen Trapper @ house of blues

Halloween @ Hard Rock Hotel

11/08 Misfits with Laramie Dean and Attack @ house of blues

Halloween @ Hard Rock Hotel

10/27 Halloween @ Hard Rock Hotel 10/28 Sunday School @ Hard Rock Hotel 10/31 Halloween @ Hard Rock Hotel 11/01 Listen Local SD Presents Local Brews @ House of blues 11/02 The Green with Natural Vibrations and Billy Van @ House of blues

11/02 Kid Koala @ The Casbah 11/04 The AP Tour Featuring Miss May I @ House of blues 11/05 The All-American Rejects with Cherri Bomb @ house of blues

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10/26 Iron Maidens Halloween Party @ Marquee 15

Surprise @ LUNA

Spicy Latinas @ LUNA

@ Brandin’ Iron

Bowtie Boozin @ LUNA

@ Brandin’ Iron

Sick 'Tats' @ LUNA

Ring Girls @ Pandemonium VII

Gotcha @ LUNA

@ Brandin’ Iron

11/26 Wicked WNDRLND @ Luna 11/31 Monster’s Ball @ Saboba 11/02 Bow Wow Wow @ Marquee 15

11/08 Far East Movement Sean Kingston/Baby Bash @ San Manuel 11/03 Kathy Griffen @ Pachanga 11/03 Hit-Boy @ The Glass House 11/9 The O.C. Supertones, The Insyderz @ The Glass House 11/10 Ronnie Metal @ Characters

11/17 Counting Crows @ Pachanga 11/09 Winter Jam 2012 @ Citizens Bank Arena

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