Telegram From Planet Fashion...

Welcome to my new series TELEGRAM FROM PLANET FASHION. As the name suggests I'll be talking to some of the hottest names in the world of fashion and style. Some you'll know, some you won't but they'll all have beautiful words to give...(Job. Hallmark. Yes?)

JACK MITCHELL, or Jackee to his friends, is one of the thriving kids on the block. As at home under a disco ball as he is backstage from a catwalk show he lives and breathes the vida loca. With a life that spins as fast as the most sparkling glitterball and a schedule as full as one of his club nights he is gradually carving a name for himself in the creative industries. A good friend, he demonstrates that, unlike many of the so-called 'club kids', living fast doesn't mean leaving your sense of character behind. Here he opens up on life in the express lane...

Jack, you’re notoriously something of a livewire, tell us a little about your work and the boy behind those Marjan Pejoski boots…

I study a degree in fashion styling alongside being an assistant stylist for ALEXIS KNOX so I’ve worked for pretty hot stuff like BBC, ITV, T4 and countless magazines, I’m the editor-in-chief and founder of HOUSE OF UGLY and also I’m a club host and club personality, I run a club called SICK SUNDAYS, as you know, at THE MACBETH in Shoreditch every 2 weeks. Do I even have time to be answering these questions??! WHERE'S MY AGENT?

How would you describe your own style and how does it reflect you as a person?
I like to think of myself as MADONNA on Valium, I change my image every month or so and my hair even more frequently. In order to be memorable you must change I believe.

What are your fashion do’s and fashion DO NOT’S?
My fashion DOs are...PVC -
PVC and patent materials are a MUST and always have been for me ever since I saw RICKY MARTIN in leather trousers and begged my mum to get me some in TAMMY GIRL... she didn't... sadly. Also The occasional splash of riches will throw off any bitches, that’s my motto, even if its a hair pin from GUCCI.

My fashion DON'Ts are... VELOUR -
or as I call it- HELL-our. Whoever wears velour, especially in that dog diarrhoea colour, needs to die. Also, neon. There once was a time when I was head to toe, as was everyone, but it's REALLY had it's day. I was reading SUPER SUPER and it was explaining that NU RAVE was a movement blah blah blah. Yes it was, but are we still having to talk about it, let alone wear the sh*t?

There are some serious walking fashion disasters out there who could most do with a Mr Mitchell Makeover?
Is this where you get me to slag people off? I have an endless list of people we know but that wouldn't be the correct thing for me to do publicly, so I would have to say GOK WAN, all he does is glue fringing to things, that’s secondary school textiles class. Ever since I saw him making-out with a middle aged woman my respect for him went completely.

Who do you most look up to; your inspiration or icon?

MARY ANNE COTTON. She was hung in the 1800s for poisoning like 12 of her husbands, about 20 kids and her own mother for life Insurance. I like gold-Digging whores. I want to be one when I grow up.

You’re something of a regular face on the London party scene how important is clubland to your existence?
It used to be my world, I would travel 60 miles to come to London and party it down with the fashion scene, it was fresh and more importantly I was underage so it was amazing. I use it more for work than I do pleasure now and don’t go out much because I’m so busy. Clubbing is still very important though, everyone needs to dance, and get so wasted they throw up on their own hair.

You have a night now, SICK SUNDAYS at THE MACBETH, tell us a little about that…
SICK SUNDAYS consists of craziness, glitter fights, the lot. It’s a way for people to show off what they’ve got. We have gallery space, a projector, a stage, so anything from dj's to bands. It’s mainly an electro kind of affair, consisting every week of hot deals; last time you got a free drink token when you came in the door. It's all about showcasing new music and people, I'm all about that.

You’re ‘look’ choices to date whilst hosting have been adventurous how do you decide on your ensembles?
I like to push people, make them cringe, if you cant make them love you, you may as well make them want to run away huh? I was 'Hoe White' once. I think I’m a very dark person. I think, if you always look your worst in photos, you can only ever look your best in real life.

What does the future hold for Mr Mitchell?
I see myself dying at an early age, no one can picture me old, can you? See. My plan if I do escape my untimely demise is to progress with HOUSE OF UGLY, get the fanzine out to Berlin and around London, and get the catwalk show going.
If anyone reading wants to publish any work: art, music, writing, just email houseofugly@hotmail.com , it’s all about showing new people and fresh things.

Finally, seeing as this is ‘If Wishes Were Clothes Horses…’, if you could have a wish what would it be?
Bearing in mind your blog name how many people have you asked this?! Everyone? (he’s spot on-H). I would wish for a lifetime supply of money. That’s easy, money can buy everything, new faces, clothes, love, who ever said money doesn't buy happiness lives in a cardboard hut somewhere in Brixton. MONEY MONEY MONEY, I'm like a modern day SALLY BOWLES [cabaret]!

It's at this point I toss him some lose change and bid him farewell. Continue to expect more great interviews from If Wishes Were Clothes Horses..., until next time folks!