KISH KASH, DJ AND CREATOR
What’s your favourite way to style trainers?
I always wear my kicks with the laces loose, which I don’t recommend to everyone but def suits my vibe. I pattern my sneakers with brands that I appreciate, like Polo, maharishi, Supreme, with tapered jeans or cargo pants and a hoodie or crewneck for a cosy look, and technical brands such as Stone Island. Fashion has to be functional for my flex.
How do you stay connected during these times?
The DMs are out of control, as a lot of people are at home quite rightly craving conversations. I guess it’s a good problem to have, rather that no one willing to chat to each other and feeling down. Conversations are important, as we can use this opportunity to evolve and learn.
How do you stay connected during these times?
The DMs are out of control, as a lot of people are at home quite rightly craving conversations. I guess it’s a good problem to have, rather that no one willing to chat to each other and feeling down. Conversations are important, as we can use this opportunity to evolve and learn.
Right now, dressing up means…
Finding new ways to pattern my look, so when lockdown eases up, I can surprise people with my new styles, such as this all-Prada drip from which I’m catching proper feels. Or finding clothes in which I can just chill and feel cosy in but still retain some swagger.
How do you stay creative at home?
Researching which podcasts to check and reading books are great ways to maintain your inspiration. Looking for fresh challenges and developing new skills which can be done at home, such as painting or sketching. Also working out and practising new mixes on the decks is hugely entertaining, whilst bolstering my spirits.
What are you playing on repeat?
I’m constantly hunting new beats as I present a radio show called The All City Show on Soho Radio every Tuesday evening. It’s wicked to dig in the crates, pulling out classic tracks from back in the day, bringing through the positive vibes and reminiscing about better times and picturing when we’ll be able to party together again. My anthem right now, is one of Kendrick’s called Alright, with an incredible beat from Pharrell, that has such a compelling groove that permeates through you. Because of that, it was incidentally a track that was adopted by the Black Lives Matter movement last year, with a wonderful positive message that we can succeed, which can also be extended to any challenges we may face including the pandemic.
How are you getting your culture fix at home?
By employing my time constructively and searching for documentaries on subjects that I never had time to immerse myself in previously or engaging with debates and talks on apps such as Clubhouse. I’m also going through the bookshelves and pulling out all those magazines which I never had time to fully engross myself in and discover new things and information. All this extra time is providing ample opportunity for us to evolve and grow as people and that can only be a huge positive.