20 QUESTIONS : MARK EASTMAN
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“Hmm, I’d say that I’m Bahamian by birth. I migrated to
Trinidad at the age of five and unfortunately the last time I revisited The
Bahamas was in 2008. I really need to go back soon.”
2. What is your
greatest indulgence?
“Food wise…I like chocolate chip cookies. Oh! This is really
funny but I love the chocolate bar ‘Lunch,’ every time I go to the grocery I
have to get one. But other than food indulgences I’d say sleep.”
3. Go-to song and
movie?
“Go-to song…well the thing is my go-to song choices change
regularly. Right now, I love a lot of 90’s house music. The band Disclosure has
an album entitled Caracal, on which
they feature an artist called Lion Babe
on the song ‘Hourglass,’ as well as a
British Artist called Kwabs on the
song ‘Willing and Able.’ So yeah,
these songs are modern but they have a 90’s house music kind of feel. Ok movie
wise… ‘The Fifth Element,’ anytime it
is on tv I’ll watch it. I also love ‘The
Immortals’ which is also in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre.”
4. What do you do
with your spare time?
“Uhhh, sleep. If I’m not working I’m home as I don’t
regularly go out. So, sleep and watch tv I’d say. You can say I’m somewhat of a
home-body.”
5. What brings you
the greatest satisfaction?
“Seeing my work completed. I think this can be the answer
for most artists/creatives. Seeing your vision on paper is one thing but when
you see your vision physically manifest it can be very satisfying.”
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6. What is one thing
everyone should try at least once in their life?
“Mmm, I’d love to go skydiving actually, so yeah, I’d say
try skydiving.”
7. What is one thing
you would change about the world if you could?
“Honestly, I would like for people to take better care of
the environment. Littering is one of my greatest pet peeves and I cannot stand
to see people not take care of their surroundings.”
8. Who is your
biggest hero?
“My mom, because I always had her support. When people would
try to discourage me from getting into fashion and this business and liking
art, my mom was always that person behind me and encouraging me. Because of her
is the reason why I’m in the space I am in right now.”
9. What is the best
advice you’ve have ever been given?
“The best advice I’ve probably been given is to push myself
and do more especially in terms of being creative because when you think you’re
doing enough you can always go further. Robert Young, owner of the clothing
brand The Cloth gave me this advice.”
10. What mantra/quote
do you try to live by?
“I don’t really have a mantra or quote that I try to live
by.”
11. What inspires
you/your craft?
“What inspires me is usually people in everyday life. I’m a
big people watcher, I always like to look at how people dress and carry
themselves, so most of the time my inspiration comes from that.”
12. What is the best
experience you’ve had in the industry or while pursuing your craft thus far?
“My best experience thus far has to be showing in Caribbean
Fashion Week at 2015 because a series of events happen and show there was the
outcome. I was scheduled to show at Tobago Fashion Week but it so happened that
I missed the boat and Robert Young, who is Friends with Kingsley Cooper said
that there was an opening in Caribbean Fashion Week and that’s how I was able
to show.”
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13. What would be one
thing you’d hope to gain from the continuation of your craft?
“Just to see my brands reach where I want them to reach. I
have the Mark Eastman brand as well as Dappered
by Mark Eastman which is a bowtie line that I first started with and was the
jump-off point for me venturing into clothing. I would love to see these grow
into an entire lifestyle brand, for example; clothing, home furnishing, pattern
designs, etc.”
14. What are the top
three things on your perennial to-do list?
“Number one on the list would be to finish this Mark Eastman
collection. Secondly, to start marketing my third series of bowties and thirdly
take a vacation.”
15. What is the best
gift you’ve ever received?
“Umm, I got a car for my birthday so I guess I’d say that…”
16. Where do you see yourself
in five years?
“Umm, hmm. I usually shy away from this question. I guess I’d
have to say that the answer ties into me furthering my brands and becoming a
lifestyle brand.”
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17. What is one thing
you wish you knew when you were younger?
“Hmm, I’d say I wish I knew that I didn’t have to try so
hard. When I was younger I used to overthink situations a lot especially when trying
to get into fashion. I thought that things had to be done in one specific way
or else I wouldn’t have been able to get noticed. Now I believe that you have
to work hard but not be a “try-hard” if you understand what I’m saying.”
18. What would you
say to your past self if you had the chance?
“Take better care of your skin.”
19. How was your
TVISUAL experience?
“It was really cool I really enjoyed it. This is only my
second interview and I tend to get nervous but I did feel comfortable and
relaxed. You guys are a riot!”
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20. Who should we
highlight next?
“I have a friend that does really cool jewellery by the name
of Crystal Antoine and her brand is Cocoa Vintage. Also, there is a young lady
with the brand Vivre by Chelsea her brand is really interesting with a nice
Caribbean aesthetic.”
Get in touch with Mark Eastman at aneas27@hotmail.com or on Instagram @markymark_82.
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