what: seattle/bellingham band yes oh yes
where: frank james 729 e. burnside #103
when: 7pm
why: b/c we didn't have any plans for sat.
another satisfied frank james customer.
11.21.2008
11.20.2008
PABST!
holy shit!
holy shit!
holy shit!
frank james is proud to announce we are now sponsored by pabst blue ribbon. do you realize what means?
pabst. lots of it.
11.18.2008
GREEN APPLE TREE HAS ARRIVED!
frank james loves getting new merchandise. especially for the men.
these two items from green apple tree will knock your pants off.
warrior vest. constructed with grey japanese denim & a heather charcoal fleece hood. $72
folded button-up. us of a charcoal dyed cotton. special feature: pleats. we love pleats. we also enjoy beats. $64
11.12.2008
HAPPY HOUR SALE::BELLINGHAM
BELLINGHAM..listen up!
if you are in or around bellingham friday come by our downtown location and soak in the shit show of frank james after hours!
frank james
202 e. holly st #119
(next to red berry, across from starbucks)
11.06.2008
LA MERDE...LA FRIDAY...LA FRANK JAMES...LA TRUNK SHOW....
FIRST TRUNK SHOW THIS FRIDAY...
AND DISCUSS LAUREN Vs. LAURENT,
PORTLAND,
AND FASHION
Frank James is proud to carry the La Merde collection in Portland and has been very happy with the success of the selling. We look forward to spring....and to this juicy interview.
+Below Q&A Between between Ty McBride for Frank James and Erik Powell of La merde
+All images submitted by La Merde.
TMC: Hello, Erik, it's nice to speak with you...I was trying to remember the first time we met. It's hard to forget--because you are in fact an actual giant. It seems like its been nearly 7 years ago now. I met you at the POOL show at the LA Standard? Right?
EP/LM: Yes I am very tall.
(phone line goes silent for a little too long.)
TMC: Well, let's get right to it then. Who is the brains and brawn behind La Merde?
EP/LM: Erik Prowell and Josh Hindson are both the B&B behind the collection.
TMC: With years of success under your belts as screen-T jokesters how has the foray into cut and sew treated you. (www.nostarclothing.com)
EP/LM: It has definitely been a challenge entering into a new market. At the same time, we've been able to apply many of the lessons we learned when we started the te company. The best part isthe reaction we've gotten from some of the buyers and even some friends when they first saw the line. They were surprised we had any fashion design skills. To be honest....we were a little surprised too. We've also learned to never take ourselves too seriously, hence the moniker La Merde.
TMC: I am dying to know...who is La Merde dying to fuck?
EP/LM: We'll pretty much sleep with anyone. Well, josh won't. He's married and just had a kid. It would have to be someone really special.
TMC: How does one become La Merde/The Shit?
EP/LM: There is no "one way" to do it. We recommend people look with to find that way.
TMC: Who does La Merde think is hotter Lauren Conrad or Yves St. Laurent?
EP/LM: ....come on...(then submitted above picture)
TMC: What is La Merde's secret favorite jem about PDX?
EP/LM: After hour parties at Frank James and Lo Mein at the karaoke place down the street.
TMC: Does La Merde go all the way on the first date?
EP/LM: We never settle for second base.
TMC: Will La Merde ever do a line for women...La Merdette? La Petite Merde?
EP/LM: Expect something for women Fall 2010.
TMC: I then asked Erik to send us out with his favorite quote and favorite image from google image.
"I love deadlines. I like thw whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Douglas Adams
11.05.2008
SEATTLE ARTIST TO HANG AT FJ FOR FIRST FRIDAY
(how many shakes is considered too many?)
For the November First Friday, we cornered Seattle artist Jess Wamre to show at our East Burnside location. Wamre will display a dozen of his current works including photographs and an installation. 26 years old and resident of Seattle spent much of his years growing up, living and schooling around the PAC NW. In attempt to get to know him better we set up an interview with our head gay in NYC---the correspondence is below.
Please welcome Jess, and join us for 10% off storewide--and 30% off selected merchandise. Complimentary beverages to be served and extended store hours until 10pm--or until we head out for sparks.
+Below image supplied by Wamre.
+Below Text/interview by Ty McBride (www.myspace.com/Ty_McBride) with Wamre via gmail.
NAME: Jess Robert Wamre
AGE: 26
CELEBRITY TWIN: BRUCE Le BRUCE or Ben Rothlisberger
HOMETOWN/RESIDENCE/DREAM RESIDENCE: HERMISTON OR/SEATTLE/REYHAVIK
TMC: Jess what would you say is the main inspiration/focus of your work?
JRW: "The main inspiration for my work comes from the juxtaposition between two important things: life and death. I have struggled with a real understanding of what those two thins are and I have found I have a real liking for both. Whether it's a photo of a cancer patient smoking a cigarette, or an un-potted plant, the comparison is st still there, and it is comforting. At least, I find, it is supposed to be comforting Its amazing just how unfomfortable you can get trying to create a s ense of real comfort from real life situations."
TMC: When I google image searched your name the only things that came up were a Yugoslavian gay porn and a picture of chest hair---care to elaborate?
JRW: "I have my own fantasies of doing Yugoslavian fisting porn. The chest hair in inexplainable. It was probably a close up of me when I was young. I have had chest hair since I was 11."
TMC: How long have you been showing your work--and is this your first show in PDX?
JRW: "I have shown at one other place in Portland, FRINGE VINTAGE. A close friend of mine owns the shoppe. It's beautiful there and it was great to be able to show my work in a place with such amazing garments that were retail items in the 50's. It all worked really well and I am glad I had that opportunity to show there."
TMC: If you could be sandwiched between any two items what would they bey and why?
JRW: "If I were to be sandwiched between two things it would have to be a log cabin and a can of crisco...WHY? Well, these are two things I require for pure happiness.
TMC: Who are you dying to fuck?
JRW: "I'm dying to fuck myself."
TMC: Send us out with your favorite quote...
JRW: "The only real constant in life is change."
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