GG x DEL TORO SHOES [Featured Artist Interview]

Contributed by Heike Dempster

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Gabriel Gimenez aka GG has become a recognizable face in the Miami art scene. His art has made its way into many collector homes via his representation at Nac Gallery in Fort Lauderdale and his murals grace many walls such as O Cinema in Wynwood. GG’s main character, Fedo, stares at patrons in many bars with his signature disproportioned black eyes and wacky mouth.

The Fedo stickers have made their way around the world and the face can be seen in cities like New York, London and San Juan. Fedo has taken on many forms recently and for his latest solo exhibit GG used the character to paint a series favorite icons and characters from Andy Warhol to Mickey Mouse.

A collaboration with Del Toro shoes has pushed GG to a new level of recognition past the borders of the art world so I sat down with the artist to find out what he has been up to.

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Dopedoll Fashion Chronicles: Nic Fit Vintage

By Vanessa Haim  Photography Francisco Aguila & Ania Moussawel

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Models Alexis Correa & Sean Bennett

You may have seen them around town and about, from monthly pop-up shops at Lester’s Dandy Rock, to Second Saturday Wynwood Style Market, its hard to miss the dope duo behind Nic Fit Vintage. Sergio and Nicole are making their mark in Miami’s fashion scene, bringing rare 90′s and psychedelic vintage to the masses.

As a long time follower and buyer, I’ve always loved their music-driven style and recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nic Fit to ask a few burning questions. I was especially thrilled when they gave me an exclusive look at their retro-inspired Spring/Summer 2013 Look Book!

 Satisfying your vintage fix!

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Dopedoll Fashion Chronicles: Mood Ring Boutique

20130316_tropicult_dopedoll_moodring_boutique-50By: Vanessa Haim Photography: Danny Delgado Video Production: Focus Media

We’ve all had those days when you walk over to the closet and that one colorful shirt speaks to you, and you know today you are feeling adventurous- today you are going to feel happy!

Melissa Brouard is behind the newly-launched Etsy shop, Mood Ring Boutique, and is bringing you that unique everyday-feeling to your closet!

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Dopedoll Fashion Chronicles: LAW [Lauren Ann Wolfe]

By: Vanessa Haim Photography By: Casino Nelson Hair & Make Up Styling By: Sabrina Bolanos

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Meet Lauren Ann Wolfe – stylist, fashion editor, writer, seamstress moon child, and certainly a doll of many talents. With a fashion all of her own, you can find her in Miami’s Wynwood art district in the corner of a dark and romantically-lit bar with flowers in her hair. She takes inspiration from her travels, experiences, and all things magical and weird.

I had the opportunity to meet up with Lauren, freshly exhilarated from her trip to New York Fashion Week, and we took to the closet. Take a peek into the world of L.A.W. x Dopedoll  in this exclusive Tropicult collaboration.

 Think Twice. Cut Once.

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