Robert and Kendra Jimison-Rockin’ Bones Clothing Designers
As some of you know we have been starting to do some giveaways at our special events with our bands. This was all possible when these awesome people contacted me via Twitter and asked me if they could sponsor us with some clothing. Their fashion line is sexy, unique and come in a wide range of sizes so anyone can rock their items. We thought it would be fun to ask them a few questions about their business and get to know them better. They are based in Austin, Texas and have been operating since 2002.
Website: http://rockinbones.net/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockinbonesentertainment
Instagram: rockinbonesclothing
*what inspired you to start Rockin’Bones Clothing?
Kendra: We both love 80s nostalgia, horror movies, b-movies, and rock/punk/metal music so those themes have always inspired our clothing. We wanted to wear a variety of the fashions in our heads ourselves and thought it would be fun to also make them for others looking for the same style.
*Has music played a big factor in your clothing and accessories?
Robert: Yes, music has played a big factor. The fashion of musicians has influenced specific cuts and the graphics from various cover art and flyers has influenced our graphics as well. A lot of networking via bands associated through Rockin’ Bones Video (dating back to 2001) went hand and hand with Rockin’ Bones Clothing.
*Are there any famous clients that have worn/modeled your clothing?
Kendra: Courtney Love, WWE’s AJ Lee, Wayne Static (Static X) and Tera Wray Static, Josie Stevens from E‘s Married To Rock, Ashlynn Yennie of The Human Centipede, scream queen Linnea Quigley, and Masuimi Max are a few that come to mind.
*what do u enjoy most about designing clothes?
Kendra: I like to design stuff that I wear so I get to “shop” on our site for myself haha.
*Does your work reflect your personal fashion taste? Can you describe your style?
Kendra: Yep! I wear Rockin’ Bones 80% of the time. I specifically picked our soft/stretchy fabrics to be versatile enough to wear working out, going out, or just hanging out. I don’t peg myself into a particular style category and I like our clothes to be accessible to all types of people. I do like to wear a lot of tight black outfits, play with smoky makeup, and I love loud heels and prints. If Linnea Quiqley would wear it, I probably would too.
Robert: The graphics I put on the mens shirts are graphics I specifically want to wear. I love horror movies and my style reflects it.
*Do you come up with concepts for designs first or is it more of a unplanned thing?
Robert: It’s a little bit of both. Based upon the sales trends on our web site, we have to put out new designs at least every two weeks. Sometimes we can work in a new cut with a new graphic that we’ve wanted to try. Other times, we just recycle a graphic we’ve done before on a pattern that we’ve done before but not combined yet.
Kendra: Also, some times a new design will pop up randomly one day because I want something new to wear to the next show I’m going to, so we might as well take a photo and put it up on the site.
*What do both of you do in your free time?
Kendra: Collectively, we like to play pinball, go to concerts, cook, listen to records, and see cult movies at theaters.
*Can you let us know some of your fave bands?
Robert: Too many! Some of them include The Cramps, Black Flag, Plasmatics, Samhain, Venom, TSOL, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Scorpions and much more.
Kendra: David Bowie, UV Pop, Fear, Gary Numan, Twisted Sister, Danzig…too many to name here as well.
*Any future plans for your company?
We’d like to do more events and try to have our fashion show be more like a big rock show. We want them to be less like fashion week and more like a Kiss concert.
*Is there a musician that you would love to see wear some of your designs?
Kendra: Anyone we listen to would be awesome.
*What is your advice for anyone with the dream of running their own business?
Robert: Don’t let people try to hijack your train. Learn as many skills as possible for your business because if you try to hire someone and they mess up, you can always trust yourself to pick up the slack.
Kendra: Don’t let others discourage you and ignore any negativity thrown your way. You have to believe in yourself and have very thick skin in this business.
*Last question, how did you two meet? We would love to know =)
We met as co-workers at a burger restaurant when we were in high school together.
Below are some photos of their most popular designs:
Inverted Cross Tunic. Model: Betico
Pentagram Oversize Tee. Model: Mewes
Rib-cage Tunic. Model: Kendra
Cat Shorts
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