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In honor of our Artopia party on February 10, Cultist proudly presents "100 Creatives," where we feature Miami's cultural superheroes in random order. Have suggestions for future profiles? Email cultist@miaminewtimes.com with the whos and whys.
30. McLaine Oberhellmann
This punk rock girl has a style all her own. McLaine Oberhellmann is a Miami
transplant from St. Louis, and has
used the amazing aura of our city to create a clothing line that is unique and
hardcore. McLaine O is a girly, rocker,
punk, pin-up, glam mix that is totally refreshing.
McLaine studied fashion design at the International Fine Arts College, but has deep roots in the world of couture. "I have a knowledge of clothing construction, but my clothes are totally rock'n'roll." She prides herself on meticulous attention to perfection and detail. The designer's inspiration comes from the bright colors of Miami, punk rock shows, music, and other artists. The famous lights of the city have given her a different eye for colors and style.
Art Basel was a huge step for the edgy designer as she rocked the fashion exhibit at the Multiversal Group Show. Her "Youthful, yet sophisticated," style of design has begun to catch the eye of many local fashionistas.
1. List five things that inspire you.
-Punk rock culture
-Betsy Johnson
-Paris couture
-Music
-Ballet
2. What was your last big project?
A fashion exhibit at the Multiversal Group Show for Art Basel.
3. What's your next big project?
My next big project is launching the new McLaine O website. I will be doing a big push to get my designs in local stores and boutiques. I will also be traveling to Los Angeles to participate in the "Rock n Roll Glamour Show."
4. Why do you do what you do?
Because it's all consuming for me, I wake up and think about it and it doesn't stop throughout the day. I am so passionate about it, and I love it. It makes me totally happy.
5. What's something you want Miami to know about you?
I've been a creative person since I was a kid. All the experiences that I've had, the punk rock shows, all the things I've seen have helped to guide my viewpoint as a designer. Traveling has definitely been an inspiration for me. One of the last places I went to was Austin, Texas. The whole Mexican culture is reflected in the art there. I was totally inspired by the sugar skulls and other such imagery there.
What's something you don't want Miami to know about you?
Nothing. I want to be exposed.
--Joy Taylor
The Creatives so far:
31. Fro Rojas
32. Annie Hollingsworth
33. Preston Allen
34. Cristina Molina
35. David Josef Tamargo
36. Jillian Mayer
37. Alfonso Vega
38. Natasha Lopez de Victoria
39. Aholsniffsglue
40. Heather Maloney
41. Jorge Rubiera
42. Elaine Lancaster
43. Nick Duckart
44. Danielle Estefan
45. John Dufresne
46. Monica Lopez de Victoria
47. Bill Bilowit
48. Alette Simmons-Jimenez
49. Tawnie Silva
50. Ginger Bardot
51. Jonathan David Kane
52. Naomi Fisher
53. Rocky Grimes
54. Teresa Barcelo
55. Paul Tei
56. Lee Materazzi
58. Anna Mixon
59. Octavio Campos
60. P. Scott Cunningham
61. Elena Garcia
62. Summer Hill
63. Autumn Casey
64. Juan Navarro
65. Serge Toussaint
66. David Rohn
67. Diane Brache
68. Spencer Morin
69. James Anthony
70. Jim Drain
71. Claudia Calle
72. Kevin Arrow
73. Andrew Hevia
74. Ana Mendez
75. Michael McKeever
76. Diana Lozano
77. Ricardo Pau-Llosa
78. Agustina Woodgate
79. Tarell Alvin McCraney
80. Jennifer Kronenberg
81. Farley Aguilar
82. Colin Foord
83. Karelle Levy
84. Matt Gajewski
85. Antonia Wright
86. Allen Charles Klein
87. Christy Gast
88. Gustavo Matamoros
89. Shareen Rubiera-Sarwar
90. Kyle Trowbridge
91. Clifton Childree
92. Jessica Gross
93. Danny Brito
94. Nektar de Stagni
95. Anthony Spinello
96. Vanessa Garcia
97. Justin Long
98. Rosie Herrera
99. Rick Falcon
100. Ingrid B
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