he was the first photographer who really introduced me into the world of the muse/photographer. we met while working retail at STUSSY in 2001. man, those were the days. he started with a few flicks at work and then made his way into the studio with me soon after.
TOMBOY at STUSSY, by ANGELO BAQUE 2001
(when my JORDAN 3′s were still crispy and not looking like i kick rocks for a living like now)
by ANGELO BAQUE, 2002
*he used to say “you’re my female muse and OSCAR is my male muse”.
*the side shot i so frequently flash is due to this man…blame him! it might have been actually invented right at this shot.
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aside from being a super talented visionary, he’s also creative director at SUPREME, a fun uncle and a great friend.
*ME and ANGELO in 2002, before my 2 finger name ring was stolen from me at gun point. then, later replaced by the now familiar 3 finger name ring 
*ME (wearing ANGELO’s hat), ANGELO and SEAN KELLING…after working at STUSSY we would sneak our way into super exclusive parties. it was a good time…
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fast forward to a couple days ago, ANGELO invited me and some friends for portraits…we haven’t lose our chemistry!
behind the scenes…
*good to see you back at it friend…we still got it!
June 19, 2009
gunpoint?
June 19, 2009
Yo, the “tom-boy” pics are so me
I hope your joking about being robbed @ GUN POINT for your name ring..lol
and I swear I loovve those Frye boots you got on.
*nice pics*
June 19, 2009
for real, gun point??
i love the pics, your hair was odee long back in ’02..i like it shorter
June 19, 2009
Cool pics. Yes I agree. I like your hair shorter.
June 19, 2009
nice pics, how young were you vashtie.I’ve always loved pics like these,it captures the real person.
June 19, 2009
Beautiful pictures, Va$h.
Is Angelo selling any?
June 19, 2009
Great pics! Especially the 10th pic – seems like like you’re hanging with your head down =]
June 19, 2009
no Schlitz malt liquor!
June 19, 2009
Your pics are lovely!
Oh yea, here’s some behind the scenes footage of the video shoot for “Heaven At Nite” by Kid Cudi directed by Va$htie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6EEE3WNLtg&feature=player_embedded
June 19, 2009
cool fotos
June 19, 2009
wow… haven’t been here in a while (thanks to Tahiry & Joe Budden TV) but I’m glad I came to see this. It looks as if you’ve blossomed beautifully over the years. You & Angelo really do have great chemistry. (my fave is the one where your hair is seemingly floating) =) peace
June 19, 2009
i love these pics. looks like a lot of fun. are you ever not hot vashtie? damn.
June 19, 2009
the man is GOOD… no, GREAT at what he does!! and damn!Gunpoint, for a damn ring??Trip!
well, serves them bad karma…
June 21, 2009
-]-`…nosh…so serious Va$htie when you pose for Angelo…”name on her earings name on her finger ring next to her diamond let me do the rhyming”
June 24, 2009
wow..by looking at these pics..I don’t feel bad about my style…i have been alienated for so long because of the way that i dressed…i don’t feel bad anymore..actually happy and excited because I’m not the only one that dress like this..
This is hot stuff…
July 2, 2009
Vash, you’re one amazing creature(all respect). these are some good shots.- big up to you. i love my west indian peeps. – but anywho, cool blog, i will definitely be checking on it more often.
July 29, 2010
please send these pictures to my web site you are beatuiful I want to learn how to do my eybrows like your thank you
IN HIS LOVE
Lavinia Bess Selassie III
Be Bless ANGELS
September 24, 2010
I love my 2 finger name ring but I can’t imagine having 3 fingers constricted in a 3 finger ring! I got my name ring at http://www.wow-imports.com. They have a wide selection, best price and free shipping.