Rory and Leonard - Anti-fashion mascots.

Hello.
This post is entirely devoted to the idea behind Rory and Leonard, Anti-fashion league mascots. They got VERY jealous when Motorway Rooster got his own post, so it's about time they got their percentage of blog coverage. Firstly, I'll start with saying, Rhondah could not do her job without their constant support and inspiration..

A bit about the duo.

Rory:
Age: 13 years. That awkward age.
Hair: Reddy orange.
Face: freckly, slightly weird shape. Cute button nose.
Likes: Helping Rhondah at saving the world from fashion
Waffles with peaches. Cuddles with Leonard (but don't tell anyone.)
Dislikes: Asparagus. Being called 'carrot head.' Fashion.
Girlfriend: Don't ask.
Favourite game: Scrabble.
Future career: Anti-fashion President.
Sometimes worries about: Being crushed unexpectedly when the day comes when he finds the spot where the odd socks have gone to over the years.
Often worries about: The hazards of open toed footwear and the frequent requirements of many school children to wear these every day without exception.


Leonard:
Age: 12 years. But still furry.
Hair: brown
Face: Brown, with little rosy cheeks.
Likes: Riding in the supermarket trolley.
Dislikes: Washing machines. Feeling that he cannot solve all the world's problems with a little cuddle.
Girlfriend: Prefers to remain loyal to Rory to serve his emotional needs. feels a girlfriend would definitely come between them. Physically.
Sometimes worries about: The fact he's only a bear and the world won't take him seriously.
Is always amazed at: Rory always knows what he's thinking, even before he says something.
Last night dreamed about: Being trapped inside a handbag inside a washing machine.



The evolution of the mascots:



A page full of mascot development ideas.

A mock up of Leonard for the vip club mascot.

Doughy mascot. Looks like a weird unbaked cookie.


Even an older mascot was considered.. this appears to be tomato man, but he just wasn't cute enough.

An older Rory with quiff hairdo.

Original sketch for VIP club signup.

Current day Rory.
Rory's very own product. Never got off the ground. Although I did source some freckles from a map supplier in Chicago, they refused to send them for under $25 US postage so I opted out. (the freckles themselves cost $4.)


Leonard joins the campaign to stop bears in washing machines.

So now you know a bit more about the mascots, it's time they got sent some fan mail! All fan email can be sent to antifashionleague at gmail dot com and letters can be sent to the address included on the traders page of antifashionleague.com

~Time go go, Rory wants to check his email.

x x Rhondah x x

Super Hero Portraits

With power comes responsibility. As any super hero will tell you, with any super power, there is always a downside. Sadly, this results in many stressed and gloomy heroes.
Take me for instance. Rhondah Rhombus, Anti-fashion activist and anti-fashion super hero. I have guided many a fashion-disaster to the light at the end of their wardrobe, which IS the anti-fashion league. But along that path, I've been harassed by the Paps, bitch-slapped by fashion heavy-weights, and tripped on the anti-fashion cat-walk of life. It is, the path less chosen, and Be warned. Super heroes have their troubles too.

Recently I returned from a trip to New York City. There I found to my great pleasure and surprise, a real-life SUPER HERO SUPPLY STORE. There you could get all the invisibility gum, lycra suits, lazer vision pills etc etc you could possibly want. It also doubles as a school for aspiring young writers, out the back, through the turning bookcase. TOO COOL.
super hero store.
Poor square man. Saving the world's square edges from becoming rounded, through routine wear and tear. Metaphorically square aswell as geometrically, Square man stands up for all the 'squares' of society, those that don't fit in, are unusual or hard to categorize. In my opinion, the more interesting folk in the community.


Atlas man. He can make time go faster or slower, by doing forwards and backwards rolls. It's basic gymnastics, but it could be very helpful in certain situations.

Carrot man. You all know we are vegetable friendly here at the Anti-fashion league. Carrot man is standing up for the rights of veges throughout the world!


Let's not be sexist. Carrot leg woman. Much the same function as Carrot man, except capable of much more because she's got arms. Also makes carrot man happy on lonely nights.


What about old super-heroes? Definately under represented in popular culture. Here is an artist's projection of Carrot leg woman in 50 years.

Onion man. In this heartless society, onion man is here to make you cry. Come on! it feels so good to let it out once in a while.
Every super-hero need's his or her "arch-nemisis." Maybe here is Rhondah's.

Lightening man. Despite his suit, Lightening man feels burdened by his ability to conjur up electricity. He feels his super power has prevented him from forming a proper relationship. He has too much 'positive energy' perhaps. And he can't take off his rubber boots for fear of shocking himself in his sleep. He is getting counselling.
Poor lightening man.

I sign off now, - very soon a new post on AFL's mascots, Rory and Leonard.

Anti-fashion league at Craftwerk

I have just recieved word by homing pigeon,
that Anti-fashion league will be attending the Cross st carnival! This is fantastic news. Prepare for next saturday the 16th of feb, 2-7pm for a day of candy floss, weird clown things, entertainment and craftwerk goodness. There will be lots of cool bands including the shades.. who are cool.
Listen to their groovy music www.myspace.com/theshadescrew

Cross st is off mercury lane, which is off k'rd, near subway, central auckland. The whole road will be closed off, so park somewhere else and walk.

I have ordered some brand spanking new t-shirts to be printed, including women's pineapple war helmet t's at long last and by popular demand. If we are lucky maybe even some 'legalize lycras' in mens sizes. But don't hold your breath. Hand bag dogs will be in popular demand with a handbag dog pet store just around the corner (I will organize placards if you do the protesting!).. But of course you'll need your t-shirt on first.

Don't forget to vote for the poll (near the bottom of the page.) that's all for now..
See you saturday, 2pm
Feel free to cross dress - it isn't called cross st for no reason! :) Anti-fashion promotes fashion equality for both sexes..
Rhondah. xx

Rhondah promotes AFL at local gallery, and gets a golden pash.

Hello AFL punters,
It's Rhondah again, back for more Anti-fashion blogging goodness.

Firstly, I would like to announce an alternative pronouncement of the commonly used word 'google.' The 'g' may now be prounced 'joo' as in 'gentleman'. Since this is a made up word, it seems many people are simply following the pronounciation trends without any real thought towards other alternative pronounciations. Ok, so "[Joo]-gil" it is. Feel free to spread the word.

Now, for some Anti-fashion neighbour hood market goodness. The AFL had it's first market stall to raise public awareness at Te-Tuhi the mark, in Pakuranga on saturday feb 2nd. A small but interesting market, AFL attracted many new league members. AND many people wanted to buy the pineapple war helmet. I'm sorry but it's not for sale - but feel free to make your own!

Other stall holders included http://www.anemonecrafts.blogspot.com Kimberlee who has a lovely little profile of lots of other stalls including AFL.



Rhondah womaning the AFL stall with the womaniquin






Annabel Rhondah's trusty sidekick modelling her beautiful don't litter tshirt.


A golden pash with rhondah..any league boy's dream.

Ok fingers crossed the Anti-fashion league will be appearing on FEB 16th at CROSS ST CARNIVAL! yay!
Craftwerk is holding stalls there and we've applied for that. So they better except us or we shall have to sulk for a while.

Ok pretties, I am going to do the next post in a while as I have a little special feature sorted on the hazards of open toed footwear. This is a pressing issue and prominently topical in this summer weather in NZ.

Bye sweets,

Ever hopefully,

Rhondah. xx