Spotted at: Auraria campus.
Profession: I go to Metropolitan State University of Denver for business, and am starting my own clothing line, Jesus Pistols. I also draw and do black-and-white photography.
2013 jam: "Diamonds," by Rihanna.
Favorite film: I like Quentin Tarantino's films because he goes through the fire and is controversial.
Style inspirations/icons: Kanye West, and A$AP Rocky is an upcoming fashion icon. I always was inspired by glam rock like David Bowie and Queen growing up. I love the Roaring 1920s look, Michael Jackson and even the Power Rangers as fashion inspirations.
Favorite accessory: Chains. I always wear at least three chains at all times.
Favorite color: Red.
Style mantra: Fly by faith, not by flight.
Shops at: Thrift stores, art stores, even dumpster-diving. If it feels right, I'll get it and make it art. I even shop at H&M sometimes.
Hollowell wears a shell necklace as a headband, as well as dog tags that go with the military look and a rosary to add to the religious aspect. "I like to take everything, many genres, and blend it all together," says Hollowell.Go to page 2 to see what's inside Hollowell's bag!
Inside his bag are a couple of books: Vogue covers, A Visual Encyclopedia of Military Jackets and Hollowell's own sketchbook. There are also business cards, a prop Jesus pistol made from wood, and black Ray-Ban aviators.A Denver native, Hollowell learned to sew as a teenager; he says men should put more effort into their appearance. "Look presentable at all times and dress for the occasion," he advises. "Even if you are having a bad day, looking good can make you feel better. Dress for success."
Looking at Hollowell's sketches, you can see the process of his ideas. "Every day is a fashion show," he says. "How you carry yourself and also what you put on the outside tells a little bit about what's on the inside. Right now, I'm really into the WWII jet pilot look clashed with 1980s punk rock." Style analysis: Hollowell shows how blending clashing cultures like Jesus iconography with dangerous pistols can create a positive message. His clothing line positions fashion as religion, since we Americans are fixated on pop culture. And there's nothing wrong with worshiping fashion if it gives way to a more enlightened being, Hollowell says, explaining that Jesus Pistols is the spiritual anthrax to stop evil-doers.Amen to fashion, Denver.
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