Tribe with Me
Hip hop has always been a big influence in my life. I can still recall the moment that it clicked in my brain. I was in 6th grade at a friend’s house listening to the radio. I knew right then and there that hip hop would never leave me, and frankly I see myself as an old woman still listening to hip hop!
One of my favorite musical artists of all time is A Tribe Called Quest. I can always come back to them. Clean beats and smooth rhymes. When designing this shirt I really wanted it summon up the feelings of New York City in the 90s. Flashy colors. Hand-drawn qualities. This is why sketching a very iconic picture of them was the route I choose. I wanted it to feel like it was done in 15 seconds. Actually it was probably was done in 15 seconds! I kid. Maybe 30.
Tribe with Me Shoot
Photography: Brandon Parsons
Designer/Stylist: Emily Bormann
Models: Emily Bormann, Steve " The Tech Guy"