Name; Alumni Clothing
Origin; New York City, USA
Owner; Jimi Turco
Website/s;
Official Site
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Myspace
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Buzznet
Scenequeens that have modelled for this company; Brett Ellis, Miss Mosh, Raquel Reed
How did you come up with the name for your company?
I wanted a name that could represent love,peace and unity.The word alumni refers to a graduate of school or university.In this case I have refrenced the term in accordance with mother earth.We are all alumni of this planet and we are all members of the same time period on earth.I feel its time to start working together to create instead of destroying.
How long did it take you to organise the first initial base of your company?
I' am still organizing it as we speak.We just did a photoshoot for the look book and the website is being constructed now.I constantly remind myself that Rome wasn't built in a day.
What are you inspired by?
Jesus,Radiohead,My family and friends
Are you influenced by other companies?
I dont really pay attention to what everyone else is making or doing.I feel when you focus your attention to much on trends and whats "in' you will loose track of your own vision.
What is your lines target audience?
Humans for now but eventually I'd like to clothe aliens.
Does your line have a certain theme? or is it forever changing?
I just try and make designs that are fun and represent life and art in a positive manner.Theres enough hate and negativity in this world without me contributing to it.
Why did you choose certain scenequeens to model for you?
Raquel Reed is my girlfriend so I dont really have a choice.(JOKE)As far as other scene queens go Raquel is the only one I have worked with. Miss Mosh as you refer to her as on this site is the furtherst thing from a scene queen.She is to unique to be classified as anything other than MOSH.
What are they like to work with?
When Raquel is shooting I just sit back and watch.She is a perfectionist and wont stop till she gets the shot she wants.
If there is such a thing as "scene queen" Raquel wears the crown.
Mosh is one of the most amazing people that I've ever came in contact with.Any shot she does she kills it.She is not to be imitated or duplicated.
Everyone should check out her site
themoshroom.com
When your company first started out and you saw someone wearing one of your designs how did you feel?
I felt like i should personally thank that person for wearing one of my pieces.I usually do.
Do you enjoy work?
Hard work makes you value it more.If it came easy it wouldn't be worth it.
Is it an everyday process, keeping your company going?
Yes I'am constanly creating and thinking of ways to push myself and my art further.If you hesitate for one moment your true moment may pass you right by.
Have you studied fashion design at all?
I never graduated from high school
Do you take anyone to model? Or do YOU pick them?
I like to pick the people that captivate me in there art. Modeling is an artform as well.I fell its important we support one another.
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