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BY JESS LATHAM |
JESS:
Are you still designing clothes? If not, will you ever again? I noticed
that category was absent on your website: toddoldhamstudio.com and
that's what your most known for.
TODD: I designed clothes for a very long
time and had a great go at it. It is a privilege to
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make things for other people to
enjoy, but there came a time when it was no longer in my heart to design
clothes. I take this privilege seriously and would never wish to
produce anything that is not fueled by the heart. So never say never,
but I have no plans, nor anything to say with clothes. I do get to make
stuff for my friends.
JESS: What's it like having Amy Sedaris as
a friend? How did you meet her? Do you make crafts and cheese balls
together?
TODD: I love Amy. I met her when I was
photographing her for a magazine and we became instant friends. She is a
constant source of inspiration to me and millions of others, because of
her fearless joy. We have made loads of stuff together but never a chese
ball. Amy has the nicest manners of just about anyone I know and is a
lovely host and friend. She is just finishing a craft/hospitality book
called I LIKE YOU. It is so funny and great looking. Coming out next
Spring.
JESS: Can you recommend any books, music,
websites or tv programs that you find interesting lately?
TODD: I just finished reading KURT
VONNEGUT'S A MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY and it is just so great. Defining
words from a wise, mature and insightful national treasure. Read this
for a sanity break. Also check out THE WEEK, CONTENT, TOPIC and MARTHA
STEWART LIVING.
For music check out DEVENDRA BANHART'S new record, odd and great... I
can't take off new WHITE STRIPES, BECK'S GUERO, JONI MITCHELL ANYTHING,
and TOMMY GUERRERO'S entire works. On TV, I loved the COMEBACK (although
I am one of 3 who did), ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, SEALAB 2021, MXC, and
STRANGERS WITH CANDY RERUNS.
JESS: Is there anything that you haven't
done that you see yourself doing in the future?
TODD: There are loads of things I've not
done and everyday I get to learn something new so you never know where
that’s going to take you.
JESS: Thanks so much for the interview
Todd!
To see all the amazing things that Todd Oldham does, visit his website:
Todd Oldham Studios!
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