Alex Chapman

 — 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.

  • Neil

    Beautifull…X

  • kate

    amazing. the shoes are genius. love

  • Kieran

    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!

  • Jonas

    AAAAAAAAAMAZING!!!
    so inspiring!!!!!!

  • Jesus Christ Lawn Ornament

    Surely there are straight guys out there who are into fashion, right? Dig the leather and spikes, but not so much everything else.

  • So

    Amazing and really inspiring. I think i’ll go make a bag now…

  • lou-anne

    Jesus— check out nick cohen. loves the shoes on this dude.

  • Jesus Christ Lawn Ornament

    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.

  • Elle

    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

  • sam

    @ 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.

  • Geoffrey Young

    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!

  • JAMIE

    Jesus Christ – Let’s see what you look like..

  • Frank

    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!

  • ‘lil marge

    Success is always the best revenge; words to design by! Jesus Christ Lawn Ornament appears to be that negativity Alex spoke of.

  • Dom

    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.

  • Dana

    Alex has the best style EVER. He’s also really hot. WOOHOO!

  • anna

    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

  • Sherri

    Really like this, his style is complete opposite of what I am into, but I just found his vision really inspiring and refreshing.

  • John

    REALLY, if i just buy the strangest clothing possible then I can have a great fashion sense?

  • Vincent

    Interesting ideas. Nothing special. Not marketable.

  • Jage

    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?

  • Francheska

    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/

  • Kieran

    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!!

  • Ivan

    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

  • nikki moose

    my best friend and the greatest shopping partner a girl could ask for. xxx

  • anon

    I’d bone him

  • JME

    I’d bone him… He is pleasant to me.

  • horst

    smart boy

  • Maraluna

    LOve him!

  • savz

    he’s amazing!!! i love your site!

  • birdie

    he’s going to run the world one day. trust me.

  • Hanna

    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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  • Steve Doyle

    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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