i style bands (the preparation for SXSW continues)
Styling a band is a little bit more complicated than it seems. Slap a dress on the girl, slap some pants and some deconstructed t-shirts on the guys and you’re good to go, right?
Oh, hell no.
Let’s try about a full time job’s worth of research, scouting boutiques, attending band practice to get a feel for the upcoming show, nevermind taking into account individual tastes and clothing preference mixed with my own glorious ideas only to tear it down and bring something coherent and exciting to the table. Each member of the band has personal shopping sessions that include fittings, funny reactions to some of the pics, lots of vogue poses in the mirror and may or may not include a margarita to top off the marathon shopping day.
Supporting local biz is huge in my everyday existence. For the Soldier Thread Stubb’s Show, I scouted over 15 local business’ and ended up purchasing from 6. Six totally local, small boutique owners that need our support. And that’s not counting the photographers, videographers, hairdressers, make up artists and Stubb’s employees that are all in this thing together. Frankly, I’m tired of saying goodbye to the lifeblood of Austin. I’m here to be an ambassador for my city.
I have a few photos from the very talented (and newbie local to Austin) Adam Kealing, band photographer. Photos are from local favorite venue, Stubb’s BBQ, to highlight some of our very groovy local boutiques picks on our very talented band, the Soldier Thread.
The Soldier Thread - Stubb's Austin, Texas
One shoulder dress - Stella Blue. Stamped cuff - Whole Earth Provision Company.
Please take note of the "perfect guitar playing length" of the sleeve - Service Menswear
The most amazing vintage denim shirt with black buttons from Hovercraft
Blackdenim jacket, Black denim shirt - unknown
Vintage Bow Tie - Blackmail
Last photo is not Mr. Kealings, although it is a good one of Drew.
+ The Soldier Thread + Adam Kealing, Photographer • flickr + Stubbs BBQ + Service Menswear + Hovercraft + Whole Earth Provision Co + Stella Blue + Blackmail
Do you remember where the boots are from that the chick in the first two pictures is wearing? They are AWESOME. (I have a thing for boots, about half my shoe collection consists of them…I wish they were more practical in TX!)
I really don’t think a lot of people appreciate that styling isn’t just something people do for shits and giggles, it’s a JOB. Either way – the photos & the band look great
Love these photos. Especially #2 & 3 from the top down. Badass jacket!
Michelle-
I finally talked with Patty, the lead singer and violist, and she said of all places she purchased those boots at Nordstrom!
Thanks so much for such nice words. I totally agree with you about the hard work that goes into such endeavors. Like any passion – it’s almost completely all consuming!
Allison – I totally agree with the jacket. Such a good find. I love the style of men’s boutiques here in town.