CONCRETE CATWALK > FASHION STATMENTS.Byline: SYLVIA MASUDA >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. The modern-day ticket will-call line might as well be relabeled "urban catwalk." Whether you care for the headliner or not, music concerts have become a good place to show 'em what you're working with. Here's what Ben Kweller Ben Kweller (born 16 June 1981, San Francisco, California) is an American rock musician. Biography Early life Ben Kweller was raised in a Jewish family in Greenville, Texas,[1] and was exposed to music at a very young age by his father Howie. fans wore to the indie rock Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that primarily exists in the independent underground music scene. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with underground music as a whole, though more specifically implicates that the music meets the criterion of being rock, as pretty boy's recent show at the Echo in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . COLETTE NORMAN, barista barista Noun a person who makes and sells coffee in a coffee bar and record label intern >Age: 19. >Residence: Pasadena. How would you describe your style? My style reflects who I'm all about, musically. I get a lot of style influences from bands rather than models. Any favorite shops or designers? Cheap jeans from H&M. I wear a lot of band shirts. I spend so much money on concerts that I don't have enough of it for clothes. Are there current or past trends that you can't stand? Miniskirts and the sorority-girl look. But every style has its ups and downs ups and downs pl.n. Alternating periods of good and bad fortune or spirits. ups and downs Noun, pl alternating periods of good and bad luck or high and low spirits . It's what you make of it. What's something in your closet that you can't live without? I have a leather biker jacket biker jacket Noun a short, close-fitting leather jacket often worn by motorcyclists that I got on eBay last fall for about $75. It's got the zippers and everything and it's pretty rocking. I love it. What, fashion-wise, sets you apart from the rest of the crowd? I see a lot of people who dress like me, to be honest. I guess it's the small things, the accessories. SHMIR CHAUDRY, student >Age: 18. >Residence: Pacific Palisades Palisades, cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River, NE N.J. and SE N.Y., extending from N of Jersey City, N.J., to the vicinity of Piermont, N.Y., with a general altitude of from 350 ft to 550 ft (107–168 m). . How would you describe your style? I really like skinny jeans and I wear a lot of shirts from my skate company, Juicebox. Any favorite shops or designers? Vans and Nike SB shoes. I like going to Active in Westwood Village (1083 and 1087 Broxton St., (310) 943-4575). I also go to Melrose and go to the vintage shops. I like Urban Outfitters, but it's kind of expensive. Are there current or past trends that you can't stand? I don't like it when girls wear those shorts that are kind of tight and go down to their knees, or when they wear leggings leg·ging n. 1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers. 2. leggings a. or torn fishnet stockings. Is there anything that inspires the way you dress? Growing up, it would have to be bands like Blink 182 or Green Day. Now I just kind of dress more comfortably. I'm still inspired by skateboarders like Paul Rodriguez or Ryan Sheckler. LAURA Laura, subject of the love poems of Petrarch. She is thought to be Laura de Noves (1308?–1348), wife of Hugo de Sade, but this has not been proved. Laura Petrarch’s perpetual, unattainable love. [Ital. Lit. KIM, student >Age: 15. >Residence: San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. . How would you describe your style? Random and wild, but today I didn't wear anything special because I didn't want Ben Kweller to think I'm crazy. Any favorite shops or designers? I like American Apparel because there are no labels on their clothing. Are there current or past trends that you can't stand? I think the whole leggings-and- denim-skirt thing is annoying. Is there anything that inspires the way you dress? I don't really get inspiration from anyone else. I just wear what I like. What, fashion-wise, sets you apart from the rest of the crowd? I don't really follow trends, and I don't care how other people dress. MIKE TOUR, student >Age: 18. >Residence: Westwood. How would you describe your style? I usually just put on tight pants and a T-shirt. I just like plain T-shirts and I never got into baggy jeans. Any favorite shops or designers? KR3W skinny jeans and plain T-shirts from American Apparel. What's something in your closet that you can't live without? My pair of blue and gray Vans shoes. Is there anything that inspires the way you dress? I guess I'm inspired by skaters and guys in rock bands. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Colette Norman (2 -- color) Shmir Chaundry (3 -- color) Laura Kim (4 -- color) Mike Tour |
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