What is the relation between hip hop and Marc Ecko?
John Canale: Marc (the man) and the brand are both products of being raised on hip hop. It is something a lot of us 30-somethings can relate to as part of our up bringing, which helped to mold our likes and dislikes in both pop culture and fashion, and it will always be a common thread of our environment. Format: In your view, what was the best hip hop album ever produced? John Canale: EPMD Business As Usual, 1990 Format: What is your personal favorite piece from the Spring 2009 collection and why? John Canale: Definitely the Spli-Tac-Tics jean – It’s got a fresh new pocket design with an inspired dark wash and heavy contrast stitching, and nice boot fit. Format: Previous ad campaigns have seen heavy sexual tones. Will you continue with this for 2009? John Canale: Yes, we recently shot our 2009 campaigns with Kendra Wilkinson along side a male model for the Marc Ecko Cut & Sew collection at the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa Fantasy Tower at the Palms Casino Resort. The ads will be out January
