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CASTING CALL! GOTHIC LOLITA JROCK GYARU PUNK YOUTHS: PHOTO & FILM PROJECT BY SUBCULTURE PHOTOGRAPHER.
Casting alert for you spooky kids! I’m consulting for an important photo and film project celebrating youth subcultures/fashion/lifestyle – and I really want you to be part of it. Please keep reading for how to join…
Are you passionate about Gothic Lolita, Jrock, Gyaru, Cosplay, Steampunk, and other underground cultures? Do you design your own J-fashion, or rock out at Visual Kei concerts? Get stopped on the streets because of your bright hair, piercings and torn-up clothes?
Notable photographer Danielle Levitt is looking for alternative youths like you — anywhere in the USA — to interview and photograph.
† Images are for her ongoing body of work on youth culture, and will likely appear in Dazed and Confused, Another Man, and other big magazines.
† Danielle has photographed celebrities including Katy Perry, Drew Barrymore, Mark Wahlberg and Tina Fey. Her work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Time Magazine, NY Times.
I’m so excited to be part of Danielle’s project; she’s super talented (as you can see from these photos) and genuinely connects with the people she captures. I know many of us are marginalized and misunderstood – so this is a huge opportunity to celebrate YOU, just as you are.
† HOW TO PARTICIPATE: We’re looking for young, creative alternative youths living anywhere in the US. Please send a few details about you (such as the subcultures/styles you identify with), your full contact info (including phone and email), location (city/state), and at least 3 images of yourself.
† EMAIL the above info to: Stephanie (weareverywell@gmail.com) AND Danielle (daniellelevitt@mac.com)
† DATES & LOCATION: This is an ongoing project in the US; Danielle will figure out a time that works, and travel to you.
I urge you to take a few minutes to submit photos, and tell your friends about this awesome project. Your courage and creativity constantly amazes me, and here’s a way to get it out there!
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment in this post. Any help in getting the word out (Facebooking, Tweeting about this casting opportunity) would be much appreciated.
† For more about Danielle and her work, here is her portfolio and We are Experienced teen subcultures project. You’ve also got to see her film interview with Wolfie Blackheart of the Texas teen werewolves.
PS: above is my updated TV hosting reel. As you may know, I specialize in travel, fashion, and subcultures; credits include: The Today Show, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern for Travel Channel, NHK Japan, Dutch Pepsi, Sony Australia, Canal Plus France, Norway TV (NRK), Belgium TV (VRT) and CNN International.
La Carmina and the Pirates, my coolhunting and consulting business, has been busy lately. Naomi and I have been helping stores buy wholesale from Japanese Goth Lolita Punk brands, consulting on creative projects like NHK’s Kawaii TV, helping bands find concert venues in Tokyo, and even tour-guiding a a Japanese client around California.
If you’re interested in hiring us as consultants, connectors, TV hosts/fixers, or anything in our fields of expertise, please don’t hesitate to contact us for rates and more info.
What do you think of Danielle Levitt’s subcultures project? Can you think of anyone who would be the perfect subject for her photos/films — maybe even yourself? Please submit your info (details above) — I promise you, it’ll be a tremendous experience!
Song of the Day: The Cramps – I Was A Teenage Werewolf
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SCOTTISH FOLD CAT HEALTH, PERSONALITY: SCOTTISH FOLDS, CUTE FAT BABY KITTENS FOR LIFE! FAQ ABOUT BASIL FARROW.
I’m lucky that my work enables me to travel so much (all trips are sponsored or paid for my companies, and always disclosed on this blog). I’m currently in Hong Kong and Macau, and then Italy next month.
The downside… I miss my Scottish Fold son, Basil Farrow. I know he’s in good hands, and I bought him cute presents. But life’s not the same without this fuzzy-face!
Many of you ask me questions about my earless kitty cat. In this post, I’ll attempt to answer the most popular queries; feel free to leave more in the comments.
Q: What happens to Basil Farrow when La Carmina travels the world?
A: He stays with his grandparents (my parents) in Vancouver. Don’t worry; they smother him with attention and spoil him silly. Basil is sensitive, so it’s best for him to stay in a familiar place rather than go on the road with me.
Q: Where did Basil Farrow come from? Where can I get a Scottish Fold?
A: Basil Farrow comes from a famous acting family! He grew up in Bridgewater, Connecticut with his grandma (Mia Farrow) and daddy (Ronan Farrow) — hence the blond fur and big eyes. I went to their house for Thanksgiving and fell in love with this round-faced teddy-bear. Since the Farrows were very busy at the time, we decided Basil could stay with me temporarily. Eventually, he ended up sticking with me permanently (though he kept his original last name!)
The Farrows got Basil from a Connecticut breeder. Unfortunately, they no longer breed Scottish Folds. However, there are many purebred Fold breeders around the US and worldwide; do your research, and get referrals. There is also the Scottish Fold Rescue to help abandoned cats find new homes.
Q: Why doesn’t Basil Farrow have ears?
A: He’s a Scottish Fold cat — a breed with folded ears. Basil’s are so small and folded, however, that it looks like he has no ears at all!
Q: What is Basil’s personality like?
A: He’s the sweetest teddy bear; he’s never scratched anyone in his life. Loves cuddling and tummy rubs, and “wahhhs” for attention (he doesn’t say “meow”). You can hear and see Basil in action on our YouTube channel.
Q: Is your cat overweight?
A: Basil looks like a Garfield, but he’s not as heavy as you think! Scottish Folds have round bodies and thick fur that makes them look plump. However, his vet says he’s within the healthy weight range. I only feed him byproduct-free, grain-free, high quality food, as well as catgrass and organic plain kefir.
Q: What’s up with the sideways feet?
A: If Scottish Folds are improperly bred, they have bone and joint problems. Basil doesn’t have this problem, but the same gene that causes the folded ears also made his feet point sideways! He’s perfectly healthy, and can jump and run around — he just looks like Charlie Chaplin sometimes.
For daily photos of Basil Farrow (my celebrity Scottish Fold cat), please follow my Twitter and add him on Facebook.
What happens to your pets when you travel? Got more questions about Basil Farrow? Write a comment and I’ll answer.
Song of the Day: Apoptygma Berzerk – Until the end of the world (The world was supposed to end today… did it?)
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