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PACEMAKER STEVE KIRBY TALKS FASHION

This week we caught up with Death by Zero designer Steve Kirby to discuss the drive behind Live’s latest obsession.

How did you get started in the world of fashion design?

What began as screen-printing studio, printing T’s for the like of Mooks, Mossimo and Stussy eventually took a life of its own and now we only print our own designs. Studied design at Melbourne’s best TAFEs and train yards.

Who do you design for? When you create your designs who do you envisage wearing them?

Our designs are made for everyone – we never try to be to focused as I believe you alienate people by being too one sided. That being said, our T’s have strong musical, celebrity and pop culture themes, so anyone who shares these common interests (or obsessions, more accurately).

Why have you selected the prints you have for Death by Zero?

We go for cool, there’s something about an image that hits you the moment you see it. Like a good pop song, it takes you back to some time and place, far away but maybe not too long ago, when you weren’t sitting staring at a computer screen.

What is the inspiration behind your designs (the fit, the fabrics)?

Fitted whilst relaxed, we want to offer a cut and feel that makes even the most non-metro guy comfortable in how he looks.

Where do you see Death by Zero in the future?

We just want to keep getting better. Looking back at first ranges to now, the progression is unbelievable. If we could keep going forward, pushing the boundaries and stay one step ahead. Not trendsetters but pacemakers!

Give us an overview of your creative process?

Design the T-shirt, sell the T-shirt, print the T-shirt, talk about the T-shirt.

Tell us about your latest fashion obsession?

Loose fit tanks for summer- it’s all about comfort for those summer BBQ’s and festivals. Bright prints on neutral coloured T’s- fluoro may be dead, but great to see the inclusion of lots of bright colours in summer prints!

Jeans are what we live in – and this week we are crushing on Trinity denim. Superior in quality and remarkably inexpensive Trinity Jeans are a guilt free indulgence. The focus is on premium denim with an ideal fit that flatters individual shapes and sizes creating contours to covet. Trinity is a must try!

LIVE is giving you the chance to win one of 30 double passes to see a preview screening of the new 21^st Century movie Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Simply email your full name and tell us why you shop at Live to promo@liveclothing.com.au

Winners will be notified by email. Competition closes Thursday 4^th February!

Submit your photo to win $100 of Live Vouchers!

SUMMER FASHION PHOTO

Hi! It’s the Live Style Insider Team here and it’s your chance to enter the Style Insider Challenge for the next two weeks. As it’s Summer we want all customers to upload pictures of your ‘Summer Fashion”. Show us your LIVE looks and you could win one of the two prizes of $100 in Live vouchers!

Email your Name and BEST Summer Fashion Photo to promo@liveclothing.com.au and we will post your photo up on the LIVE Clothing Fashion and Lifestyle Blog.

Winners to be announced on the 21st of January

Here is your chance to win a double pass to Ministry of Sound Jacked.

Simply email your name, number and your favourite LIVE BRAND to promo@liveclothing.com.au

In January 2010, Ministry of Sound will plug you into the future of house music with Jacked.

Jacked is about putting world class artists back where they should be: on amazing sound systems with no volume restrictions in a specially tailored party environment. It’s about unique productions, drinks in cups, and people who are there for the some reason as you – the party!

Jacked is in Perth Friday 22nd January @ Metro City

Headlining Jacked are three of the hottest international dance music stars – Afrojack, Wolfgang Gartner and Hardwell.

Must Have Item This Summer – Trinity Denim Shorts

Bask in the summer heat enjoying days that seem to last forever. Revel at music festivals and party until the early hours. But when you remember summer 2010, ensure you look back at your style with pride. In colours including sky blue, black and destroyed dark denim, LIVE’s latest release of rock inspired Trinity denim shorts create an ultimately cool look for a warm summer.

Smashed and ripped denim shorts are trending this season together with an above the knee length. If you desire more coverage for a relaxed semblance Trinity has also catered to you. These shorts come in a skinny and easy fit. Choose a pair that makes you feel comfortable and confident at which point you’ll attract a double take. If you aren’t so tall opt for a shorter length, as this will add a few inches to your height. Whatever your preference, ensure your denim shorts fit your natural waist well as these shorts are designed to stretch.

To cuff or not to cuff? That is the question… As the shorts feature busted open seams this allows you to cuff your Trinitys for a more fashion forward look. Trinity denim shorts will have you covered for every occasion this summer. Wear the sky blue slim shorts at a pumping summer festival or opt for sharp black denim at a Sunday session. Trinity shorts will help you stay cool and boost your look for the new decade.

Enter for your chance to win a double pass to see a preview screening of Daybreakers.

Simply email your name, phone number and your favourite LIVE brand to

promo@liveclothing.com.au

DAYBREAKERS (MA15+)

IN CINEMAS 4 FEBRUARY, 2010

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Vince Colosimo, Claudia Karvan, Isabel Lucas

Director: Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig

The year is 2019. A mysterious plague has swept over the earth, transforming the majority of the world’s population into vampires. Humans are now an endangered species – forced into hiding as they are hunted and farmed for vampire consumption to the brink of extinction.

It’s all up to Edward Dalton, a vampire researcher who refuses to feed on human blood, to perfect a blood substitute that might sustain vampires and spare the few remaining human’s. But time and hope are running out – until Ed meets Audrey, a human survivor who leads him to a startling medical breakthrough. Armed with knowledge that both humans and vampires will kill for, Ed must battle his own kind in a deadly struggle that will decide the fate of the human race.

Watch the trailer @ http://www.hoytsdistribution.com.au/Movies/Daybreakers/

*Winners will be notified via email and will have to pick up tickets from LIVE Garden City store. Please print out your winning email for verification. Entries close Wednesday 22.1.2010

Blossom bloom – hell yes!
With ringing endorsements from the likes of Diane Kruger and Chloe Sevingly this flattering shade of pink should be a stellar success.  With the black contrast to visibly slim and lengthen your silhouette this Seduce frock is a must to take you from summer into winter,  what more could a girl ask for!

*Image from InStyle Magazine

SHORT STORIES……

This season LIVE has catered to all figure types and whilst some girls enjoy a longer/looser fitting short there are many girls who like to have their hem lines measured in negative figures!! LIVE has this covered. From low to high waists, light to dark denims, clean to distressed looks and various fabrications, finishes and colours the choice is yours!! Wear it however you wish…..