Made in California - Symposium 2012

TFB attended the Made in California - Symposium at the California Mart located in the Los Angeles Fashion District. A competition and Fashion Show for California community college fashion students, on the judging panel included designers Ashton Michael and Oscar Olima who were previously interviewed on TFB. Below we included a few of TFB’s favorite runway looks. Check it out!

- Arthur Trujillo

Madonna - Girl Gone Wild

Wanted to share this video - which includes KAZAKY an intriguing boy group known for wearing high heels when dancing, a group that TFB has been supporting and sharing their content with viewers:) Enjoy!

- Arthur Trujillo

TFB PRESENTS “THE POLAROID” RAW ART GALLERY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

TFB in collaboration with artist Frank Tamez present “The Polaroid” a raw art gallery of photography. On the rooftop of a Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper we capture raw Polaroid pictures where over-saturated colors, architecture, style, and shapes represent a vision of everyday LA life and energy.

- Arthur Trujillo

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Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe (ACOUSTIC)

MEN’S SPRING/SUMMER STYLE 2012 INSPIRATION BOARD

TFB presents to you “MENS SPRING/SUMMER STYLE 2012 INSPIRATION BOARD,” through this outlet we hope to share some key trends of the season & unique products.

(SEE LINK KEY AT END OF ARTICLE FOR PRODUCT REFERENCE)

“URBAN PATTERN & JEAN” - Patterns, patterns, patterns! From tribal to zigzags - patterns are everywhere! Patterns most stylishly worn under a sweet jean jacket and some bad boy accessories like the ear cuff (B) below.

“SUIT UP” - A clean man in a sleek suit jacket and button up will always be a trend. A navy or royal blue blazer is great for Spring/Summer considering the great contrast it will be for other seasonal colors.

“GRAPHIC TEE” - Summer is fun! And what better way to translate that excitement then through a statement graphic tee.

“SHADES OF BLACK” - Light weight black clothes & functional accessories.

“MY ARMOR” - Metal & body “armor-like” jewelry continues to gain attraction - as it should. This season is all about your accessories.

“THE STAPLE” - A few staple pieces for men are a black duffel bag (for the beach, gym, & travel), and black leather boots. These are essential because you will use them year round and can be worn day to night.

A. TOPMAN - RED HORIZONTAL SHORT SLEEVE $56.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4323954&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=Shop%20Short%20Sleeved%20Shirts&pageSize=200

B. TOPMAN - SPINE EAR CUFF EARRING $12.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4402828&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207606&parent_categoryId=207587&pageSize=20

C. MARK MCNAIRY DENIM JACKET $99.90 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=5335692&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=393592&parent_categoryId=207444&pageSize=20

D. ZARA - COTTON BLAZER WITH ELBOW PATCHES $99.90 http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012/189527/761532/COTTON%2BBLAZER%2BWITH%2BELBOW%2BPATCHES

E. ZARA - SHIRT WITH FRONT TUCKS $59.90 http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012/189530/631442/SHIRT%2BWITH%2BFRONT%2BTUCKS

F. TOPMAN - WHITE JESSIE J CREW T-SHIRT $44.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=3627267&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207491&parent_categoryId=207478&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[207495|207491]&noOfRefinements=1

G. TOPMAN - WHITE PATTERN PATCHES CREW TEE $36.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4534615&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207491&parent_categoryId=207478&pageSize=200&refinements=category~[207495|207491]&noOfRefinements=1

H. RIK VILLA - HANDKERCHIEF JOCK TEE $55.00 http://www.etsy.com/listing/91452057/handkerchief-jock-tee

I. RIK VILLA - HANDKERCHIEF BOXER SHORT $65.00 http://www.etsy.com/listing/91454160/handkerchief-boxer-short?ref=pr_shop

J. SKINGRAFT - STRAP WALLET IN BLACK $125.00 http://store.skingraftdesigns.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/strap-wallet-in-black#

K. SKINGRAFT - TUNIC IN BLACK $85.00 http://store.skingraftdesigns.com/collections/mens/products/tunic-in-black

L. SKINGRAFT - PRISM TANK IN BLACK $130.00 http://store.skingraftdesigns.com/collections/mens/products/prism-tank-in-black

M. PUJA - STERLING SILVER EAR CUFF $60.00 http://www.etsy.com/listing/91627530/sterling-silver-ear-cuff

N. TOPMAN - CHUNKY CROSS RING TWIST $24.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4986389&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207606&parent_categoryId=207587&pageSize=20

O. TOPMAN - BLACK METAL BODY CHAIN $40.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4926220&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207606&parent_categoryId=207587&pageSize=20

P. ZARA - BASIC BOWLING BAG $89.90 http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-S2012/189546/631692/BASIC%2BBOWLING%2BBAG

Q. TOPMAN - HUDSON ‘ANGUS’ BROGUE BOOTS $305.00 http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=1332239&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=207585&parent_categoryId=207572&pageSize=200


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TFB Q&A INTERVIEW WITH PHOTOGRAPHER ALLEN HENSON

TFB: Where were you born?

AH: Arapaho, Oklahoma (a very small town : Population 796)

TFB: Different places you have lived?

AH: Houston, Baghdad, Los Angeles, London, etc. a bit of everywhere as I’m a bit of a nomad.

TFB: Your perspective as a photographer (how would you best describe your style)?

AH: Editorial, I don’t really like “pretty” pictures so much. I get bored easily; we have to take pretty pictures a lot in this line of work. With the pretty ones I always feel like I’m boring myself.  The editorial is exciting, it’s interesting to me. 

TFB: The place you find most inspiring to photograph?

AH: White walls, dark alleys,  etc.

TFB: Where do you get your inspiration/things that most inspire you?

AH: The concept of prostitutes, Stoli Vodka, demented writers. Before I ever picked up a camera, I wrote. I still draw a lot on Kerouac energy. Hunter Thompson, Bukowski for my motivation, I don’t think that translates through to the images.  Yet.

TFB: Education/experience

AH: I’m terribly uneducated.  I’ve majored in trial and error.

TFB: Long term goals?

AH: Extend the boarders of the AHP empire. Divide, Conquer etc.  Publish, a lot more, open a larger Studio.

TFB: Advice/inspiration to aspiring photographers.

AH: Be prepared to hear a lot of NO, and a lot of other people’s opinions on your work. Keep moving forward no matter what. Find your own voice; don’t just replicate somebody else’s shite.

TFB: Model personality traits you like/don’t like.

AH: I look for co-conspirators, creativity is a must. Good energy, I want models that are just as invested in the vision.

TFB: Any tricks or photography tips you want to share.

AH: There’s this one thing I do with my iPhone. It’s called Instagram. I’d tell you about it but I’d have to kill you.

TFB: What do you hope bring to the photography/fashion industry to leave your footprints behind?

AH: The real goal for all of us, I think is to usher in the next thing, to really innovate something original. Maybe a bit ecclesiastical but it’s tough, it’s all really been done, and most of the new stuff is just a new perspective of something old. So you’ve really got to be pretty damn creative.  

TFB: Something no one really knows about you?

AH: I’m a bastard. No really. I’ve never met my father.

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MEN STREET STYLE

This past weekend I attended the CONNECTED (http://www.connectedfest.com) event in Downtown LA. A great outdoor daytime sample sale from LA designers and live music/entertainment. Definitely recommend that you check out the site and keep an eye out for the next event for great deals.

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Neon Trees “Animal”

DRIPPED LA FASHION WEEK EVENT

DRIPPED delivered yet another successful fashion event during LA fashion week. Offering a unique shopping experience with one-of-a-kind underground designers from LA who are the trends of tomorrow. Along with the retail, DRIPPED presented top notch entertainment including fashion shows by: ZALEZ STUDIO/TRILLERY JEWELRY, HOWL KLOTHING, & COMMON/WEALTH + special guest performance by STEED LORD.

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ZALEZ STUDIO / JEWELRY: TRILLERY (below)

HOWL KLOTHING (below)

COMMON/WEALTH (below)

STREET STYLE (below)

STEED LORD PERFORMANCE (below)

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SKIN GRAFT FALL 2012 RUNWAY

TFB attended the SKIN GRAFT runway show during LA FASHION WEEK. The collection delivered an eye-catching modern edge with a color palette of: natural hues, chocolate brown’s, and black. The craftsmanship, textiles, and pattern making are amongst the many features that make SKIN GRAFT so unique.

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STREET STYLE

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Lane Craword presents: Marcelo Burlon- The Symphony of Milano