Everyone who knows music, well good music, has heard of CRS - Child Rebel Soldier which consists of Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco (yeah we already see the brilliance in this). The three of them are unbelievably talented, fashionable and individual, so this brings us to the reason we are here today...my friends...small island fashion icons *I know they will get a kick out of that* but its true, The CRS of fashion...Avery the Child...Jason The Rebel and Evan The Soldier...these three are definitely what fashion is about,their style is amazing and inspiring to me also, so I thought I would share with you a little interview I put together so you can get to know the past, present and the future of street fashion in Barbados.
Junior: Yeah, so we can do the interview...
CRS: Kool, no problem.
Junior: So I need all three of you to answer....so put J: whatever whatever....E: whatever... and A:blah blah !!its only like 10 questions...
CRS: Lord, that's nuff typing but no problem, Let's do this!
Junior: Cool...describe your styles...in a word or sentence...
CRS:
A & E: urban/ prep (open to new ideas).
J: Experimental.
Junior: Sounds good...what would you say is your current favorite piece in your closet ?
CRS:
A: I love my jackets & jeans, without them, I'm not comfortable...they make me feel invincible. lol...like that's me.
E: I love my kickz (goes beyond just sneakers)
J: I am in love with extra skinny jeans preferably Cheap Monday jeans.
Junior: Alright, this is going really well... Sneakers or Dress Shoes? and why?
CRS:
E: I prefer sneakers because of the different shapes and colours just being able to make an outfit stand-out is amazing.
A: I'm not really a sneaker fein but I stick to the staples when it comes to shoes I must have at least the colour and different styles which would suit the occasions.
J: Sneakers are my first love but I like to go beyond them and just experiment with the different styles of the dressier shoes which would bring out the versatility in my style.
Junior: Honestly guys, this interview is slowly becoming epic...its like you all do interviews everyday...t-shirt or dress shirt ?
CRS: Tees for casual events that we can probably just rock a jacket but preferably dress shirts cause they can be rocked anywhere rolled up, rolled down, opened up with a v-neck...
Junior: I agree ! so...since you all prefer dress shirts, would it be a bow tie, original tie or none at all ?
CRS:
E: Skinny tie or none.
A: Anything lol.
J: Skinny tie.
Junior: Cool...so what music is getting you through the day right now? Any particular album or song?
CRS:
A: Kid Cudi's album is dope along with jay-z.... gets me through the morning, during the day, and night before I sleep.
E: Anything that catches my ears gets me through.
J: Just anything from rap to trance and house beats.
Junior: So no particular album at the moment...?
CRS:
E & J: Nope.
Junior: Cool, so Favorite Designer? Favorite Store ? and what is your next purchase ?
CRS:
J: Any pieces from American Apparel and Urban Outfitters, no specific designer, not into the high fashion as yet so I keep it more H&M style.
E: I like any store once the stuff is good quality and to my liking. My next purchase, maybe an acid wash Cheap Monday jeans.
A: My fave designer at the moment is a group from NYC who created this street brand called 10 deep - representing all individuals and people who dare to be different along with Cheap Monday jeans (best jeans in the world) lol.My next purchase, maybe a 10 deep sweater.
Junior: Does CRS have any inspirations? and what do you think about the fashion around you in Barbados?
CRS:
J: Anything around me that's different is great stuff that stands out. Fashion in barbados ** clears throat** do I have to answer that lol....
Junior:*I silently laughed because I was waiting on that response.*
E: Kanye west has a great impact on my style and fashion in Barbados has potential.
A: Kid Cudi - keeps it simple but still different. My thoughts on fashion in Barbados, has potential but some bajans need to open their minds & imaginations and think beyond the clothing as just a brand but for what they actually represent.
Junior: Well said...alright...what do you think is the worst crime to style or fashion and what trend you dig at the moment?
CRS: People thinking that "SWAG" is style. That's the biggest crime right now, along with the Ralph Lauren Polo people who think that wearing it makes them the hottest shit alive *lol.
CRS: Street style rules right now.
Junior: (*lol)...Swag!! Its funny when someone is labelled swagga boss by wearing a New Era fitted and a Ralph polo lol... well the final two questions now...
Junior: Any advice for people trying to become fashionable and where do you start when you are putting together your ensembles?
CRS: START WITH THE JEANS (*lol) not everything goes with ones jeans.... just be yourself but when we say be yourself don't go wearing pink & red or brown & purple. The more simple you keep it, the more you get out the outfit and that is what's going to express who you are. Oh..also matching isn't also the best choice.
Junior: I would like to thank you guys for having this interview...hopefully it inspires more to become stylish and maybe get a spot on Stylistic Imagination! Also...just off the top...Rihanna or Amber Rose and Kanye West or Chuck Bass...your picks ?
CRS: Hmmm..... (*lolol) tough one between Amber rose and Rihanna but Kanye West, no doubt!Also, to the first comparison, we would give it to both because they are both versatile and have their own unique style.
Junior: Well thanks...it was a great interview...it being my first one! it's a good feeling!
CRS: Yeah, no problem guy...any time. Looking forward to doing more stuff with you.
*This interview was carried out because of the obvious flyness of CRS, using Msn...by Junior of Stylistic Imagination...Do You...Utilize your Stylistic Imagination!
