An Evening with Marc Ecko !

Whats up! So this weekend, I was home in Jersey, and had the awesome experience of meeting the man himself Mr. Marc Ecko, the man behind Ecko Unltd. Clothing...as well as Zoo York, G-Unit, and many more.

Marc Grew up in Lakewood, and we both went to Lakewood High School, and had the same Art Teacher! Thanks so much Mrs. Landesberg for this opportunity :)

I must say it was Surreal. Being back in my own school, (only about 10 or so Alumni were personally invited) And getting to meet Marc, who is an International Fashion Mogul now, and who I looked up to and still do admire greatly. His artwork is awesome. I wore the first Ecko shirt i'd ever bought "Powerful Potion" seen here:
This was unbelievably good for me. He spoke of passion, of believing in yourself, and of just doing what it takes to get what you want. They later had a Fashion show that the current students who'll be graduating this year put on, featuring his lines of Ecko clothing, it was great!

Out of all the celebs out there, this was special for me, to meet the one guy who really inspired and fueled my love for art, and for creativity. I think about 8th grade or so, is when i got into Ecko, and I still have every single item of clothing i bought. This makes me proud to be from Lakewood, and also has given me a kick in the butt to start drawing more and more, and to reach and strive, and strive more and reach further.

It was really good for me, It really hit home.

Check out the video of Marc Ecko tagging Air Force One!!!!
More images of the Fashion show at Lakewood High School - 2/23/08
Have a great week all!

Miss you goober <3