 Inspirations for his S/S 08 collection |
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 Milton's bday postcard |
 Tuna Sandwich and Mango Salad |
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 Tees |
 Tie and Dye |
Party Stickers "Then I thought, wow, you can get like a dilapidated old boat that is no longer seaworthy and make it a house."
I met Milton Carter when I first moved to New York in 2005. On June this year we arranged a day to talk about his work, taking advantage that his company is going through some changes; new production in Los Angeles, exhibition at the big fashion fair MAGIC in Las Vegas, the new Spring-Summer 08 inspiration ... He loves food and he enjoys good booze. And basically he divides his time between designing tees, worrying about them, partying with friends, and bidding on eBay for very essential items, including a human skull, a deer foot lamp, and a bunch of electronics that probably don't work. Interview by Patricia Yagüe
** How long till you buy a boat?
I dunno, its definitely on the agenda. That or maybe like a landshark (rv) to test the waters. I bought some shitty fashion magazines at the airport the other day inclluding Mens Vogue. I think thats the one that had an article about this Green architect who was making a house using an old jet airplane. Then I thought, wow you can get like a dilapidated old boat that is no longer seaworthy and make it a house. I'm really feeling that right now.
** If there weren't BBQ's on summer, where would you be spending your time? In an Ashram
** What's a summer jam in your DJ set? Cruel Summer extended mix ** How many cameras, cell phones and bikes do you own? 3 digicams but I just gave one to Zell. Just got one cell phone like a year ago. Bikes get stolen, 4 I guess.
** In how many punk-rock bands have you been involved? Too many to remember... Mathmatics, Milton Carter Band, the current Caress, with Tedward [of radio show Gay Beach], Tim [ex-drummer of Diamond Nights] and Steve Tanner [famous cook and ex-owner of Pies -n- Thighs]... [Some Caress song's tittles to be released as soon as the tittles find the songs : ** When is the next Caress concert? We are getting the band back together in the fall... we'll see if the egos can work tagether. ** Bill Murray is one of your favourite actors. Best movie? Stripes kinda made me what I am today. ** Is it Tokyo as pictured in Lost in Translation? What means? ** How much did your green Stacking Heller Dinnerware cost? Its not Heller (although I do have a few Heller pieces) its American Bowl N' Cup. It was like 10 bucks for a few dozen place settings ** Have you ever seen someone on the street wearing some of your T-shirts? First time was on 14th street in NYC, this real hep chick. I felt smiles but I looked like a dork... didn't say anything. ** Current project in progress BBQ Commando with Derick Holt. The idea is to get invited to the parties and once we arrive, we take over, cooking and all that jazz.
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