Alex Chapman
occupation: student
“To be great is to be misunderstood.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Emerson quote above is on a bracelet that Alex never takes off and that was given to him by his sister. He says that he was a “strangeling” already in kindergarten, but believes that deep down people are really open and just afraid to admit it. Alex is so optimistic that he sees negativity as positive. He feels that even if he is being judged, it’s better than making no mark at all, “even a white canvas makes people feel something.” There is alot about Alex that begs attention when it comes to talent, like the penny loafers he cuts open, the tux jacket that he pins the tails up on and the perfection of mixing a classic blazer and jeans with a Pink Floyd T and then topped off with an orange studded plastic bag that he designed. He is unstoppable when it comes to making what he feels to satisfy his creative urges, a stand-out is his Margiela-esque hair bolero made from wigs. Alex is inspired by movies like Mad Max, Lost Boys and Water World, he loves the over the top styling and how even how the bad guys are in perfectly placed beads and feathers chasing people. He has a tattoo that says “Happy Trails” in a rope font that is in memory of his uncle who passed away suddenly several years ago. The tattoo is a reminder to him to live life to it’s fullest everyday. Then there are the intitials M and F on his right arm, for Marge and Frank, his parents, who support him every step of the way, which is clearly why Alex feels secure enough to call attention to himself by being an individual, without necessarily asking for it or needing it.
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September 27th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Beautifull…X
September 27th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
amazing. the shoes are genius. love
September 27th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Best male one so far.. I went to see what old shoes i have so i can cut pieces out, right after I watched it!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:55 am
AAAAAAAAAMAZING!!!
so inspiring!!!!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:17 am
Surely there are straight guys out there who are into fashion, right? Dig the leather and spikes, but not so much everything else.
September 28th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Amazing and really inspiring. I think i’ll go make a bag now…
September 28th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Jesus— check out nick cohen. loves the shoes on this dude.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
To lou-anne. I have, its far too few. Maybe straight men have a hard time admitting to enjoying fashion. I have nothing with gays, I’m considered one myself by mainstream society, its the outwardly and overly sexually flaunting gays I can’t stand.
September 29th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Really inspiring. I wanna cut up my loafers now but they are Churchs so I shouldnt! How do you find the people you video?
ohelle.blogspot.com
September 29th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
@ Elle
We have a team of scouts who look for people through events and on the street. We also get great people through references of people who we have already shot. Follow us on twitter, we will soon be tweeting about where our scouts will be every night.
September 29th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Really inspiring! He has demonstrated the basic truth of design in a really interesting and creative way.
Basic Truth = If you can find it make it…
I’d like to spend the afternoon shopping with this kid, I bet he sees stuff no one else does!
September 29th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Jesus Christ – Let’s see what you look like..
September 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
This is great! BTW – I’ve seen Alex shop – it’s a whirling dervish with a vision! “what are ya gonna do with that?” “You’ll see…”
Never ceases to amaze me!
September 29th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Success is always the best revenge; words to design by! Jesus Christ Lawn Ornament appears to be that negativity Alex spoke of.
September 29th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Alex is a friend of mind and his love/passion for designing and creating is truely inspiring and authentic. Alex always encourages everyone around him to “own their look” and be exactly who they are which is the best advice anyone ever gave.
September 30th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Alex has the best style EVER. He’s also really hot. WOOHOO!
September 30th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Jesus Christ- if you dont like him, then why waste your time watching him and then commenting, his style is amazing and plenty of my straight friends would wear many of his things
October 1st, 2009 at 8:23 am
Really like this, his style is complete opposite of what I am into, but I just found his vision really inspiring and refreshing.
October 1st, 2009 at 11:23 am
REALLY, if i just buy the strangest clothing possible then I can have a great fashion sense?
October 1st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Interesting ideas. Nothing special. Not marketable.
October 1st, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I love what he does… He does everything for himself, no one else. Some may think his style is a little odd, but that’s what makes him great and unforgettable. He doesn’t make stuff to be marketable, he makes it because he likes it. Anyways, look at every runway right now… Would you say any of that shit is even the slightest bit marketable?
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
O-M-G! this is just TOO inspiring! He has the most amazing style I have ever seen on a guy! So extremely innovative and unique!!!!! all his shoes are to die for!!
x
http://fashion-canvas.blogspot.com/
October 6th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
love the site.. I think ye should consider coming here to London for a week or two.. Ye would get so many really good people to film here!!
October 8th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
God, I love you Alex. I’ve always thought you were uber chic, but this intimate look at your pieces gives me another level of admiration. You’re going to be extremely successful at whatever you choose to do if you keep being so clever and innovative. xo
October 14th, 2009 at 7:55 am
my best friend and the greatest shopping partner a girl could ask for. xxx
October 19th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
I’d bone him
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:08 am
I’d bone him… He is pleasant to me.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:19 am
smart boy
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
LOve him!
December 1st, 2009 at 5:47 am
he’s amazing!!! i love your site!
December 15th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
he’s going to run the world one day. trust me.
December 27th, 2009 at 3:41 am
I never comment anywhere, but now I must. Absolutely fabulous, I loved evereything and am now gonna go chop up my shoes. Alex, keep up the amazingness.
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February 10th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Makes me want to cut-up every piece of clothing I own and turn it into something else. Would LOVE to go shopping with this boy!
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