Pedro Winter, Michael Dupouy & So-Me: The Cool Cats | Hypebeast

Seeing as fashion and art go hand-in-hand, what are some of your favorite artists?

Pedro: Neckface, Jim Phillips, Warhol and Spike Jonze. Why? I don’t know.

Michael: Barry McGee, Guy Bourdin, KAWS, William Eggleston, Aurel Schmidt, Todd James, The Alchemist, Phil Frost, Prince, Christopher Nolan, John Carpenter, Cam’ron, and Lionel Messi (Yes, he’s an artist).

Speaking of brands/artists, how did the Nike Air Force 1 project come about?

Pedro: It’s just came from the smoky mind of Julien Cahn from Nike. He was smart enough to approach us a couple of years ago, (before everybody did) and propose this funny project. I loved it and I’m happy that we Touchdowned! This adventure was such a success that we are now part of the Lance Armstrong campaign “Stages”.

Much like the sneaker, do the ideas for the site involve a collaborative effort?

Pedro: It’s all about it. Working as a team is the key. We are all different and it makes us move forward.

The store carries some interesting items, including a Feadz Happy Meal, who came up with that clever idea?

Pedro: So-Me is the mastermind. It was the sleeve of Feadz last 12″. We should have done a real Happy Meal box and sell it at McDonalds with a CD! Ronald if you read this, call me!

Music definitely plays a huge role in your initiative, aside from music by Ed Banger what are some of your guys’ favorite musical genres?

Pedro: I like all kind of music, I’m even into Reggae you know, so I think I’m what they call, “Open Minded”. But more seriously, I have a big brother, and he taught me music. He made me discover Pink Floyd, Led Zep and Metallica. This, as a start in life, was a good way to discover more music. Run DMC and Dinosaur Jr were my teenage highlights. Then of course, early 90′s, the electronic scene invaded my brain.

Michael: I’m the black sheep. I listen to Rap music only.

What can we expect from the Cool Cats for 2009?

Pedro: Lots of Hypebeast topics and some funny collaborations. Or maybe the super party to celebrate the end of Cool Cats, I should think about that too. Will you come?

Michael: Many collaborations with brands we like. Exclusive So-Me artworks. Pop-up store openings all around the world.

Any closing words?

Pedro: Close that door now! or Go to bed!

Michael: Miaou, Miaou! Watch out dogs, the cats are taking over!

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