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– by ChiChai@Empire –
with Mile5tone Photos by Ray@Empire
What led to mile5tone
For those who’ve followed us since these tops came out…
or since this video came out…
our anniversary starting point may be confusing.
I started Empire in the Air my first year of college (February 2010.) I released a few pieces here and there but didn’t have real consistency due to school and other extracurricular activities.
The team and I consider 2013 as our real launch date because that’s when we had our first event, our first collection, and that’s even when our team first ever formed. (Can you believe I tried to do this sh*t myself? Foolish 18 year old.)
@smankeyy @chrissnguyen @[email protected] @jahlean and I have been doing our best to go all-out with Empire in the Air since 2013. Hence, this is our Mile5tone year.
Empire Team: Ray, Chris, ChiChai, Sam, Mia, Aiko, Jelyn
our set-up
What made Mile5tone extra special from our other events was a whole lot of new-new.
Sam & Chris designed an entirely brand new pop-up shop set-up and Chris spent the past several weekends building it. We didn’t get a chance to take a final photograph of the set-up but, thanks to IG-story extraordinaire Aiko, you can get a peek of it here:
We have new pallet walls that served as a photo display one one side and a chalk wall on the other. Like at FAME, we use our chalk wall to invite our supporters to share what their empires are. Some dive deep in writing out their passions, while others…
Spongebob-inspired chalk art by our friends PJ and Chelsea
We spent a month or so looking for brand new clothing racks that would complement our garments. Out of frustration inspiration, Chris decided to build one himself! Check out this BTS photo of it:
On top of having a brand new set-up, we came out with exclusive products made just for the first 25 guests of Mile5tone. Chris & Jelyn spent the night before screen-printing the goodie bags with the design from our 5 Year Anniversary Jersey (what?!)
To be completely honest with you, I was really nervous in announcing the “first 25 guests!” thing. I may or may not have had a nightmare that only ten people showed up to Mile5tone a few weeks prior. Little did I know that we’d have a line way before doors opened (extra shout-out to our loving supporters that got there before we even began setting up! WE LOVE YOU!)
The giveaways included: an Empire in the Air tote, our logo pin made by AumakuaTreasures, brand new stickers, and other goodies from Post Signature, Open Daily, and Bayani Art.
We had hella more giveaways throughout the day. This time, in raffle form. Guests received a raffle ticket if they arrived wearing Empire in the Air and for every $10 spent at any vendor. Raffles included goodies from Post Signature, Haus of Godspeed, Open Daily, littleHONEYvee, Cas5andra, and us!
Since we have our own screen-printing kit, why not bring it to the event? Chris and Mia held down the screen-printing station in case anyone wanted any of our characters or logos on their clothes or prints!
Shout-out to this guy who took the shirt off his back to get our 2011 rocketeer design
We also brought back our coloring table!
By @bernasaur
By @iamsmalls featuring @leanlikeajolo
Most adorable colorer award goes to:
Friends of empire in the air
Throughout our years of participating in vending opportunities and event-coordination, we’ve met so many great artists along the way. We invited these artists as a thank you for always vibin out and supporting us:
littleHONEYvee
Cas5andra
Andie Bakes x Candido Kitchen
Oatis Ice Cream
Bayani Art
Post Signature
Open Daily
Haus of Godspeed
Although not a vendor, we have to highlight the guy that kept the energy up for everyone the whole day: Dean Orbase aka DJ Bazé
As a music provider, your mission is to decorate time. I feel EITA has the same intentions but with stories and cloth. Being able to express the beauty in things is a true blessing and I’m glad to be sharing this experience at the Mile5tone! – DJ Bazé
The Celebration
What we’re most grateful for with Mile5tone was that it felt like we were simply hanging out with friends, including our personal friends and friends we’ve made through Empire.
The big question now is what’s next?
Mile5tone - by ChiChai@Empire - with Mile5tone Photos by Ray@Empire What led to mile5tone For those who've followed us since these tops came out...
#andie bakes x candido kitchen#Art#artists#bay area#bayani art#cas5andra#Community#empire in the air#empire in the air release party#feature#Featured#features#littlehoneyvee#mile5tone#oatis#open daily#support local
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💞Hope you get on the guest list for tomorrow! 💖 . Diggin’ up some treasures to showcase at The Goods Party + Marketplace on Saturday night. Come out and reminisce about the good ‘old days while looking through my racks. . Guestlist: [email protected] Free before 10:30 pm on guestlist $5 before 11 pm on guestlist $10 after 11pm or not on guestlist Early arrival highly suggested . VENDORS @empireintheair @opendaily @cas5andra @artiffact @no1beatsme @chichai.empire . Closet sale from @iamdaniasinger_ @ayanagiann Featuring Local DJs @djboogiebrown @aries_nunez @genevieve.diaz @chauee @_djsparky (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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Thank you @kel_jay of @exclclothing for making this recap video of our vendors at #thegoodssf last Saturday. If you haven't yet, please follow our hashtag as we are cooking up the next one real soon ❤😁😍Also, follow our vendors if you didn't get a chance to cop @postxsignature @littlehoneyvee @cas5andra @lets_kids @gooddopesupplyco @charcas @bags43 @jackfacekillah @exclclothing @novus_vetus (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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Char! Char! I made a Charmander candle! The body is clay and painted with acrylic whereas the tail is made of wax and is replacable. When the tail melts/burnsout, I can just add another tail using a silicone mold and pouring hot orange wax into it. My room smells like mandarin oranges everytime I light him up! -Cas5andra
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To celebrate our 5 years in the game, we are throwing an anniversary party and we want you to be a part of it! For the past 5 years, Empire in the Air has taken part of the Bay Area community through its clothing and events. We strongly believe that we’ve made it thus far because of the love from our supporters.
We have an exciting line-up of vendors for our anniversary, Mile5tone! This line-up includes our homegirl Cas5andra. She’s previously joined us for Growth and both Goods for the Girl. She’s comin thru once again and we’re excited to see what she has in store for us on June 3!
More about Cas5andra:
To put it simply, I love learning new techniques on creating things whether it’s learning about sculpting, planting, painting, or even cooking. My profile – Cas5 Creative – while still in progress, displays all of the finished products of ideas that I have came up with in my head. I draw inspiration from pop culture, the things I like, the city of San Francisco, my family and my friends. ❤
Cas5andra sculpts Pokemon:
And! Makes wonderful pieces of art that blends her love for San Francisco with Pixar:
Come through on June 3 and enjoy the work of Cas5andra and our other vendors! And don’t forget, we’re gonna be dropping our summer collection, some new new specifically for our anniversary, AND we’ll be having hella giveaways. You’re gonna wanna be there.
Purchase tickets here | Facebook Event Page
*** Pre-sale ends on Friday, May 25 ***
Mile5tone Vendors To celebrate our 5 years in the game, we are throwing an anniversary party and we want you to be a part of it!
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Thank you @kel_jay of @exclclothing for making this recap video of our vendors at #thegoodsf last Saturday. If you haven't yet, please follow our hashtag as we are cooking up the next one real soon ❤😁😍Also, follow our vendors if you dfudnt get a chance to cop @postxsignature @littlehoneyvee @cas5andra @lets_kids @gooddopesupplyco @charcas @bags43 @jackfacekillah @exclclothing @novus_vetus (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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Bring your wallets! Just a peek at our dope vendors for this Saturday at @111minnagallery for The Goods! Follow our hashtag #thegoodssf to stay updated! Good people, good music, good shops, it's always a good time at the Goods! Send me your names for guest list ❤🎄 @littlehoneyvee @bags43 @jackfacekillah @exclclothing @cas5andra @lets_kids @postxsignature @gooddopesupplyco @charcas (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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Next Saturday join us for #thegoodssf holiday edition! Stop by, say hi & buy unique gifts for the holidays from our vendors @littlehoneyvee @bags43 @jackfacekillah @exclclothing @cas5andra @lets_kids @postxsignature @gooddopesupplyco and live art by @charcas First 20 shoppers get a GOODS santa shopping sack! Please share & see ya there! 🎅❤🎄❤ (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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DEC 16th! Come check out what Goods we got at #thegoodssf. These dope vendors got unique gifts for the holidays you won't wanna miss! Hit me for guestlist😁❤ @littlehoneyvee @bags43 @jackfacekillah @exclclothing @cas5andra @lets_kids @postxsignature @gooddopesupplyco (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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To my #thegoodssf vendors...you know I gotchu! Sign up for @square & DM me for a link to get free processing (up to $1000)!! Yasss! ❤❤❤ #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalartist #supportlocalmusic #shoplocal #shopsmallbusinesses #squareapp #square #vendorcurator @littlehoneyvee @Crimsonhort @blacksheepmade @celestinecrochet @artiffact @noturbabyyy @cas5andra @dranksanddraws @beatriceursula @concreterunners @boogieeventsco @empireintheair @d_hills (at 111 Minna Gallery)
#supportlocalartist#supportsmallbusiness#vendorcurator#shoplocal#shopsmallbusinesses#supportlocalmusic#thegoodssf#square#squareapp
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Goods for the Girl: @CAS5ANDRA
Goods for the Girl: @CAS5ANDRA
To all our ladies! We got a special event planned for YOU! In collaboration with #thegoodssf , we present to you “Goods for the Girl.” The Goods is a monthly night market at @111minnagallery. For 9/16, we are teaming up with them to create an evening that highlights local womyn artists, crafters, and designers. Everyday until the day of the event, we are going to highlight the makers of The Goods…
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Together with @empireintheair, #thegoodssf Sept 16th "for the girl" edition will show off some dope bay area lady bosses! Free limited edition totes with entrance. *limited quantities & available while supplies last only* so get on that guestlist! Please share & see ya there!😄 Email @boogieeventsco to get on guestlist for free entrance by 10:30pm! ❤❤❤ @littlehoneyvee @Crimsonhort @blacksheepmade @celestinecrochet @artiffact @noturbabyyy @cas5andra @dranksanddraws @beatriceursula @concreterunners @boogieeventsco @empireintheair (at 111 Minna Gallery)
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Jessie Ware, Devotion (Jan 2015) - Charcoal on bristol paper
Stay Fly,
cas5
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I'm super excited for the new Disney animated movie Wreck it Ralph(2012) that I made my own replica of the Fix it Felix arcade using my iPhone and some paper and boards. I'M GONNA WRECK IT! -cas5andra
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