Designer Profile: Shelby Steiner

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Crisp collars buttoned all the way to the top, black bowler hats and creepers, spiked headbands all infused with sweeping maxis, flowy lace, and feminine pastel lipstick — these are elements of Shelby Steiner‘s personal style that are apparent in her own designs. The youngest participant at the October 2012 Fashion Focus Chicago showcase, “Fashion … Read more

Blogger Spotlight: Marlen

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Marlen is a friend of mine from Chicago, and lately I’ve been seriously envying her style — nostalgic and pretty. Her day job is being an assistant, but after hours she pursues other interests of writing and styling. She says that she’s been reading Vogue since she was old enough to scrounge up $4. She … Read more

Hip-Hop Radar: Chuuwee, Tayyib Ali & Chief Keef

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Lucy here – I’ve go 3 hot names in the rap game on my radar that y’all best be watching out for.  One thing I love about the industry is its turnover – the rapid cycle of emerging talent.  It seems that not long after an artist establishes himself, another is there to take his … Read more

Ashley Kolln of Atomik Bomb

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I met Ashley Kolln through work at Topshop Chicago and was hardly surprised to learn that she had a background in fashion design. While working with her, I was struck by her coif of beachy curls, and the unique, crafty jewelry she would pair with her everyday outfits. Feathers, body chains, combat boots, DIYs — Ashley is … Read more

Skyler Mendoza, True Villain

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DJ Skyler Mendoza (aka True Villain) has captured the attention of Chicago locals and big-name music authorities alike — with a work ethic like his, I swear this vampire never sleeps. He’s a triple threat with an ability to get bodies moving, promote the hell out of events, and produce a unique blend of electro, … Read more

Smilin’

You might remember our previous interview on friend and former Boston College classmate, Eric Lopez. Well, since then, he’s come out with a new music video, entitled “Smilin’” which really showcases his musical talent and evolution as an artist. Check it out: The smiles are contagious — can’t help but do the same. So, Eric, when’s your … Read more

Calm Clothing NYC

Maor Rosilio of Calm Clothing NYC contacted us a few months back wondering if we would be interested in receiving and reviewing some samples from his brand.  Here at Rusted Revolution, we are ALWAYS game for featuring designers and artists, especially ones who make product as sick as Maor.  Read on for our interview with the man behind … Read more

BC x RR: Meet Annie!

Annie is another RR model, and now she’ll be an international correspondent for BC x RR as she blogs from Madrid, Spain! Read on to learn all about Annie: Name: Annie Pemberton Age: 20 Hometown: Weston, MA Graduation Year: 2013 Major: Economics & Math Introduce yourself! Who are you, where do you come from and … Read more

BC x RR: Meet Chloe!

Oh look! It’s another one of our gorgeous models, Chloe Green-Vamos.  Though Chloe is a beauty behind the camera, she’ll be serving as one of our international correspondents, blogging from Paris, France! Read on to learn more about her: Name: Chloe Green-Vamos Age: 20 Hometown: I have multiple hometowns. Kelowna BC, Canada; Princeton KY, Nashville TN, … Read more

BC x RR: Meet Alexis!

Name: Alexis Tedesco Age: 19 Hometown: Livingston, NJ Graduation Year: 2014 Major: Communications Introduce yourself! Who are you, where do you come from and what are you doing here at BC? Hey I’m Lexi and I’m a sophomore at BC in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am originally from Livingston, New Jersey. That’s NORTHERN … Read more