Karmaloop & Future Boston Alliance celebrate Boston Fashion Week 2011

photography and design: Josh D. Grla

IAN VALEZ
CUSTOMER RELATIONS

What are you wearing?
10 Deep, Vans, True Religion, Good Wood

Describe your style in five words or less.
Swag on Swag on Swag!!

Favorite clothing brand? Who/what influences you?
Karmaloop has allowed me to broaden my swag to levels I would have never imagined

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
I bring my Cali influence and diversity to Boston
 

ABIGAIL JANSEN-LONNQUIST
MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER
 

What are you wearing?
Vintage St. John Blazer, Chanel Eye Glasses, Feather Earring, Vintage Silver rings, Vintage Riding Boots, High-Waisted Shorts, Grey Tank - All from Karmaloop!

Describe your style in five words or less.
I <3 playing dress up

Favorite clothing brand?
I love relics... Anything unique with history.

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Its Fab! I have never been surrounded by so many creative smart young unique people! We are all given the opportunity to learn and grow based on our own interests and strengths.

How are you celebrating Boston Fashion Week? Attending any shows?
Fashions Night out was so fun! Newbury Street shut down... Music.. High Heels... Free champange and shopping.. Yes please! I went to 5 shows - all to support my friends!
 

JENI NI
WOMENS BEAUTY BUYER & STYLIST

What are you wearing?
Vintage Baby doll dress, Jeffrey Campbell night Walks, Pamela Love Double Talon Ring, Lowluv Ring, Opening Ceremony Spiked Ring

Describe your style in five words or less.
Rocker, Girly, Whimsical, Fun.

Favorite clothing brand? What/Who influences you?
Proenza Schouler PS1. The Olsen Twins (and Bloggers like Luxirare), Rad Howani.

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Like summer camp, but more work (and way more fun). No dress code!

How do you contribute to Boston Fashion through your career?
Styling look books and buying products that are trend savvy

How are you celebrating Boston Fashion Week? Attending any shows?
Fashions Night Out, parties, the Vintage show at the Liberty Hotel
 

GREG SELKOE

CEO
 

What are you wearing?
White Tee from All Day. Belt is by Obey. Jeans are Naked & Famous Frankerstein Cut. Shoes are Limited Edition Stan Smiths. Watch is Hublot Limited Edition only available in Japan. Bracelet is from Goodwood.

Describe your style in five words or less.
Casual Chic.

Favorite clothing item? What/Who influences you?
A Comfortable Tee. Classic Style vs. Trend

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Awesome, I’m the Boss!

How do you contribute to Boston Fashion through your career?
By having arguable one of the most Successful Fashion Companies in the world, with over $130 Million a year in revenue, providng Street Wear to the World, and promoting Boston while doing it.

How are you celebrating Boston Fashion Week? Attending any shows? fashions night out?
Fashions Niight Out, several parties, and Karmaloop sponsored the Vintage show at the Liberty Hotel
 

DENNIS TODISCO
DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE MARKETING
 

What are you wearing?
Bracelet, 316 Tanner goods, Supreme hat, Shirt Our Legacy, Vintage Handkerchief, Dior Jeans Vans shoes

Describe your style in five words or less.
Simple, Classic styles. Some of my style icons are JFK, Frank Sinatra, Pharrel and Kanye West because they mix High End with Street Wear

Favorite clothing brand?
Ralph Lauren

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Working at Karmaloop is awesome, fast paced, exciting environment. Challenging yet fulfilling and rewarding. I got to do some things I’ve never imagined, like traveling to Japan, meeting and work with people like Pharrel on the regular, its insane!

How do you contribute to Boston Fashion through your career?
Im still upset about GQ listing Boston as the worst dressed city.  I tweeted at them but they didnt response. Id ike to think I contribute by spreading awareness about Karmaloop’s Street Wear and giving people new options for fashion.
 

DOHNN BALL
MENS BUYER

What are you wearing?
Commune Denim, Suburban Riot Tee, Unbranded Denim Jeans,
M Cohen Bracelet, G-Shock Watch, Vintage Braided Belt, Argyle Socks (J Crew), Florshcim Shoes

Describe your style in five words or less.
1950’s High School meets Today.

Favorite clothing brand? What influences you?
Favorite Item - Vintage Band Jacket.
Favorite Brand - Ozwald Boateng.
Influences: Uniforms, Vintage Pictures.

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Autonomous. Its a place where you will be given the opportunity to let your ideas flourish. Its up to you to determine how much influences you will have.

How do you contribute to Boston Fashion in your Career?
At Karmaloop, we try to support Local Designers and Brands as much as possible. Society Original Products is one. I also try to make it to as many shows around the city as I can.
 

TOMMY VO
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHER & STUDIO MANAGER

What are you wearing?
Western Denim Button my Uniqlo, Waxed denim pants by Ingith, Desert Boots my Clarks, Harlet Foxtai, Rado Watch,Super Eye Wear

Describe your style in five words or less.

Favorite clothing brand?
Insight, Freshjive, Uniqlo, Topshop

How do you describe working at Karmaloop?
Very fast paced and the epicenter for what is trending in fashion design, and this verge culture

How do you contribute to fashion through your career?
I take photos and post my favorite brands on my log and social media sites