Alexandra
Name: Alexandra
Occupation: Fashion design student
Alexandra says she likes to wear frilly, feminine things, and she’s also a big fan of Lolita fashion. Japanese magazines inspire her style. She’s wearing Hush Puppies footwear, her skirt is from H&M, her top is from Le Château, and she got her bag from a comic book store. In her spare time, she likes to sew, go to the movies, and hang out with friends. As for music, she likes listening to Amy’s Arms, Ghost Television, Depeche Mode, and Björk.
Thien
Name: Thien
Occupation: Makeup artist/jewellery designer
Thien says he generally likes to go with a classic look, punctuated with a variety of unique items and accessories. He also tries “not to wear things the way they’re supposed to be worn.” Lady Gaga, magazines, websites, and his friends inspire his style. His necklace is one of his own creations, and he’s wearing a vintage army hat that he customized with a spike. His interests include taking pictures and getting involved in anything having to do with art. His favourite music is pop and classical, and Lady Gaga is his favourite singer.
Desire
Name: Desire
Occupation: Singer/stylist
Desire says he gets inspiration for his style from fashion magazines, TV reality shows, and the continent of Africa. His vintage boots are from an army surplus store in Kensington Market, he “stole” his H&M pants from a friend, the shirt is also from H&M, his hand accessories were made by a friend, and his necklace is from Chinatown. His passions are music, fashion, and partying. He likes listening to old school R&B.
Find out more about Desire and his music at myspace.com/desire4000
Tess
Name: Tess
Occupation: Music store cashier
Tess says she likes to wear skirts and things that allow her to show off her tattoos. She gets inspiration for her style from the Toronto nightlife scene. For fun, she likes to dance, party, and get drunk. Her favourite bands are Cocteau Twins and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Kayla
Name: Kayla
Occupation: Retail associate
Kayla says she gets inspiration for her style from Madonna, Iggy Pop, and runway fashion that’s “obnoxious and crazy.” Her jacket is from Urban Renewal. Her interests include playing guitar, singing, dancing, and writing poetry. Her favourite bands are Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Deftones.
The Zoobombs: Moostop, Don, Pit, Matta
It’s 11:30am on an almost unbearably hot Sunday. I’m sitting on the patio of a Toronto pie shop, chatting with
The Zoobombs, the Tokyo-based rock band known for their explosive, freewheeling live shows.
Singer/guitarist Don Matsuo is detailing the beginnings of the group he’s fronted for over 15 years, which also features original members Matta on keyboards and Moostop on bass, along with newest member Pit on drums.
In mid-sentence, Don pauses, unable to find any words. “Sorry, my brain isn’t really working today,” he says. “I’m just too tired.”
That’s not surprising, considering it’s the day after an intensive three-week U.S./Canada tour (June 22 – July 10) filled with endless hours of driving in a van from city to city, and capped off with 10 shows in as many days. MORE…
