Red Winged Victory
by Andre J., http://avantgardien.tumblr.com, stylist,contributing fashion editor from Manila
21 comments 4 August 24, 2010
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This photo was taken during an amazing day (where the sunlight is giving me good conrasts of light and shade) by an amazing photogrpaher (Chari-my patient bff). It reminded me of good memories of old (friends from work who decided to move to better opportunities...Im referring to you guys: Nasia and Dinah). Its a happy and sad photo that is captured in a frame.
This photo is a dear one to me and sharing it to the world was something difficult to do. However my friend Chari urged me to show it (since i shared it to a fashion site recently-see link below) because its a good photo. After I had enough procrastinating I decided to give it a go.
I just felt weird that this photo will be judged by hypes by people solely because of the image or my look. But the truth is despite its a "fashion" shot, to me its more about my life, the friendships i treasure, and small victories I earn at a daily basis captured in a defiant stance and in the devil may care rockabilly look.
Im sharing this story because I know there are things that bring us down but we manage to get back up because of people who support and love us.
This photo is for all of you guys!:)
On a lighter note this photo was also featured in a fashion site
runway2reality.com/2010/08/andre-chang-in-focus.html
Check it out. Thanks to Dhon!:)
inspiration: victory, 50's rock and roll, and glam rock
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Jerome C. @Themadtoter
After a long Observation of all your looks, I found you very talented in futuristic designs! Gosh you'll be the best to be a Futuristic fashion designer ever!
You got me with those feathers! Love them!!!
SUPER HYPE!
=)
Andre J.
Ey Jerome:) thanks!! btw are you filipino? and your living in florence? cool!!
Jerome C. @Themadtoter
Yes!
are you Pinoy too?
Yup my parents took me here
so yeah, here i am! XD
Andre J.
cool to live in florence:) yup im Pinoy. di ba halata?:)
Jerome C. @Themadtoter
Yeah, 4 seasons is the best.
I prefer winter, tsaka di na ako lumaki =)
I can't believe na pinoy ka, you're kind half korean.
I dunno =D
Andre J.
sarap ng 4 seasons:) u get to wear leather and thick clothing. haha funny naman na you mentioned na di ka na lumaki. really i dont look pinoy ba? well sa bagay people often mistake me for being jap. :)
Justino D.
this is silly fun i love the jacket not my style but it works on you!!!!
Jenny W.
By "background information" I ment your "basic dates" like age, your location, job but I also mean the work you did as fashion editor or designer.
You can use the interview as "advertising space" and PR for your work or possible products.
It`s also ok if you don`t want to send me any info in advance, then I will have to formulate more superficial questions, based upon what I see from you here at Lookbook - in that case only your "fashion credibility" will profit ;)
Mail to boheme.noir@googlemail.com
I also need your e-mail address to actually DO the interview - we can`t do it here at Lookbook, right ;)
Best, Jenny
Laurelle K.
love it!!
Danielle W.
The epaulet is to die for! Did that come sewn onto the denim vest?
Andre J.
nope. i sewed it on:)
Rafi M.
winner :)
Andre J.
thanks Ins! mwah!!!!
Kosmic K.
I NEED YOUR WINGED EPAULET!!!!
Andre J.
hehe:) sure:)!
Christopher L. @nonmagazine
Love this, if I saw you on the streets I would ask you to do some swirls XD
TIM Z. @callmetimy
fu*** hell andre, this look is totally amazing
Andre J.
thanks Tim!! Im glad you like it:)!