BRISBANE: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Why Hello You

Maria Frangos

Taken on June 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

Maria Frangos

Residential Development / Hendra

Name: Maria Frangos. What do you do? I’m in residential development. What are you wearing today? A collection of warm winter casual. Describe your style … I love accessories and vibrant colours, as well as classic styles. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Up the coast to Mooloolaba. Who inspires you? Ordinary people who stand up for what they believe in. What is stimulating you at the moment? Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan. It’s a book about three generations of women. Where do you like to … Shop: New Farm. Eat: Byblos, Portside. Drink: Belvedere Bar and Grill, Portside. Relax: In my backyard.

Patrick Watt

Taken on June 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

Patrick Watt

Student / Brassell

Name: Patrick Watt. Age: 18. What do you do? I’m a fashion student at MSIT. What are you wearing today? A Jack London shirt, yd pants and a The Cambridge Satchel Company bag. Describe your style … Traditional but modern at the same time. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Exploring art galleries like GOMAWho inspires you? The artist Banksy for his social commentary. What is stimulating you at the moment? Finishing the semester of uni. Where do you like to … Shop: Dirtbox, Brisbane City. Eat: At home with friends. Drink: Starbucks. Relax: I find art galleries really relaxing.

David Cheel

Taken on June 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

David Cheel

Student / Albany Creek

Name: David Cheel. Age: 19. What do you do? I’m a student in Business and Creative Industries at QUT. What are you wearing today? Black skinny jeans, a striped button-up and VansDescribe your style … Kind of indie and a bit surfer. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? To the beach at South Stradbroke Island. Who inspires you? Nelson Mandela – he’s a hero. What is stimulating you at the moment? I’m going to Samoa in two weeks on a surfing holiday. Where do you like to … Shop: Universal Store. Eat: Botanica, Red Hill. Drink: Ric’s Bar, Fortitude Valley. Relax: At my girlfriend’s place.

Marion Sheerman

Taken on June 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

Marion Sheerman

Real Estate Agent / Hendra

Name: Marion Sheerman. What do you do? I’m a real estate agent. What are you wearing today? A black dress, lace tights and a blue winter jacket. Describe your style … I like to dress classic, with clothes that are smart and tailored. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Portside. There’s some great restaurants there and always live music on weekends. Who inspires you? My life inspires me, particularly my friends and family. What is stimulating you at the moment? I’m going to Europe in a few weeks for my daughter’s wedding, which is exciting. Where do you like to … Shop: Petrol, Paddington. Eat: Moo Moo Wine Bar and Grill, Brisbane City. Drink: Byblos, Portside. Relax: At home as I work long hours.

Cassie Ryan

Taken on May 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

Cassie Ryan

Sales Associate / Gaythorne

Name: Cassie Ryan. Age: 20. What do you do? I’m a sales associate. What are you wearing today? A wolf jumper, a polka dot scarf, jeans and a Fiorelli bag. Describe your style … I don’t take myself seriously, so I like clothing that is playful and cute. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Milk Cafe, Ashgrove. Who inspires you? J-pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. What is stimulating you at the moment? The Royal Tenenbaums by Wes Anderson – I’m currently creating pop art versions of the characters. Where do you like to … Shop: Online – mainly eBay and Asos. Eat: Garuva Restaurant, Fortitude Valley. Drink: Harajuku Gyoza, Fortitude Valley. Relax: At a cafe with a good book, like the Wheel of Time series.

Pep Sayabath

Taken on June, 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Pep Sayabath

Helicopter maintenance engineer / New Farm

Name: Pep Sayabath. Age: 26. What do you do? I am a helicopter maintenance engineer. What are you wearing today? An Aztec-print jumper from Zara and blue chinos. Describe your style … Casual but nice. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? To the Sunshine Coast for a swim followed by a seafood lunch at Mooloolaba Spit. Who inspires you? My dad, because he has achieved a lot from very little. What is stimulating you at the moment? Planning a trip to Brazil next year to watch the World Cup with my brothers. Where do you like to … Shop: Online. Eat: Sakura Sushi, Windsor. Drink: Bavarian Bier Cafe, Brisbane City. Relax: At the gym.

Anya Lange

Taken on June, 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Anya Lange

Art Director / Coorparoo

Name: Anya Lange. Age: 25. What do you do? I am an art director at a creative/advertising agency. What are you wearing today? My standard work-appropriate get-up. Describe your style … A little bit casual, but still okay for any surprise meetings (with the prerequisite of not needing to be ironed). Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? Popolo by the river at South Bank for Pimm’s jugs, nibbles and people watching. Who inspires you? I definitely have a girl crush on Kelly Thompson for her epic fashion photography and subsequent illustrations. What is stimulating you at the moment? I’m reading a novel called Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. It’s a ‘sheep detective story’, so you could say it’s stimulating some ideas for the branding (and sheep puns) I’m working on for Teneriffe FestivalWhere do you like to … Shop: Sourced Grocer in Teneriffe during the week and at Jan Power’s Farmers Markets on the weekend. Eat: Hello Garry Espresso in Norman Park for weekend breakfast and Ann Gyoza in Fortitude Valley for dinner treats. Drink: The Bowery in Fortitude Valley for espresso martinis. Relax: Flex Hot Yoga, Norman Park.

Ben McAlister

Taken on June, 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Ben McAlister

IT Specialist / Bardon

Name: Ben McAlister. Age: 32. What do you do? I work in IT. What are you wearing today? An old hand-me-down shirt from Kathmandu, black pants and Dunlop Volleys. Describe your style … Careless. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? To my friend’s property at Highvale for woodfired pizza. Who inspires you? I recently built a deck with my friend and his attitude to just get things done inspired me to stop procrastinating. What is stimulating you at the moment? I just finished reading a book that inspired me to cycle to Kilcoy with my brother. Where do you like to … Shop: At op shops and markets. Eat: No No’s, Red Hill. Drink: Archive Beer Boutique, West End. Relax: At home on my new deck.

Sky Lau

Taken on May 2013 by MELINDA HALLORAN

Sky Lau

Student / Calamvale

Name: Sky Lau. Age: 24. What do you do? I am studying accounting. What are you wearing today? A large wrap/shawl from seed, as well as a brown belt and brown ankle boots. Describe your style … I don’t really have a set style, I just wear whatever I like. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? I like to explore Brisbane and take photographs. Who inspires you? I am not inspired by one person, but I do draw a lot of creative and fashion inspiration from my favourite Japanese cartoons. What is stimulating you at the moment? Photography – I like the way the world looks in my photographs and that I can convey what I am seeing and feeling in pictures. Where do you like to … Shop: Westfield Chermside. Eat: The Coffee Club. Drink: The Three Monkeys Coffee and Tea House, West End. Relax: Taking photographs.

Dominic Carmody

Taken on May 2013 by SARAH BRISTOW

Dominic Carmody

Student / Petrie Terrace

Name: Dominic Carmody. Age: 21. What do you do? I am studying – my major is in ancient history. What are you wearing today? Old faithful boots from R.M.Williams, my favourite white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. Describe your style … Simplicity. Where is your favourite place to go on the weekend? A bar with a good whisky list. Who inspires you? My father. He gives great advice, which I often need. What is stimulating you at the moment? About four cups of coffee. Where do you like to … Shop: Any of Paddington’s op shops. Eat: Trang, West End. Drink: Cartel, Paddington. Relax: On my balcony, which overlooks all of the old houses of the area, with beer in hand.

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