ROMANY
Introducing the TEN OF CLUBS COLLECTIVE! We're an independent collective of artists, creators and alt music fans. Bringing you fresh apparel, exclusive band merch and more since 2021.
Being lightly grilled for your amusement this time is our frog-loving artist, designer and model, Romany.
For oversized knitwear, broken bones, pickled chillies and petrichor, read on!
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Please introduce yourself.
Hey, I’m Romany. I’m 24 and I’m one of the designers here at TEN OF CLUBS. I do a lot of freehand sketching and digital design.
I also do screen printing, as well as pitching in with whatever else needs doing to get orders out the door and keep customers happy.
Do you work anywhere else?
Yes, I work shifts as a barmaid at my local pub. I’ve done bar work for years and really like it. I like talking nonsense with the regulars.
Not including TEN OF CLUBS garms, what’s the best thing in your wardrobe?
I have two really cool jumpers my grandma gave me, that she got at Glastonbury the year I was born. They're chunky, oversized knitted jumpers. One's purple with pink and white flowers. The other has a geometric rainbow design. They sound awful, I know, but they're cool, I promise you.
Which tees have you designed for TOC? Do you have a favourite?
I've designed the Tape Long Sleeve, Rise And Shine Tee and Wave Tee.
My favourite now is probably my latest design, Bone Heads Tee. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I did the designs freehand. The original sketches took so long!
What’s the best way to start the day?
Coffee and a fag. Classic.
Who’s your go-to band or artist when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Always Pixies. They’re my favourite band. Fall Out Boy and Blink-182 will always be among my favourites too.
At the moment I’m listening to a lot of KennyHoopla, Lil Peep, Static Dress, Brand of Sacrifice, and Vein.fm.
What TV shows are you into?
I don’t watch a lot of TV. When I do, it’s generally the same things on repeat: Friends or The Mighty Boosh.
Tell us a surprising fact about yourself.
I can eat a jar of pickled chillies in one sitting. Sometimes I put hot sauce on them too. That’s me, living on the edge!
What would you rate 10 out of 10?
20?
Do you have any pets?
No, not now. I used to have a pet tree frog called Lil Crème Fraiche, but I gave her to my sister to look after. I was working a lot, and I knew my sister wanted a frog, so Crème went to a loving home.
I’m happy to say Crème is alive and well, with her own luxury terrarium with running water and lots of plants.
How do you relax after a busy day?
I’ve recently got into jigsaw puzzles. They’re great! I used to despise them, but they’re actually a good way to relax and stop thinking about stuff.
Describe your perfect weekend?
Just relaxing somewhere by the sea. Ideally somewhere with a really cool skatepark and pubs.
On the subject of pubs, what’s your favourite drink?
If it’s alcoholic, it’s probably wine. If it's wine, it's definitely red.
What’s your proudest achievement?
Skateboarding. I never thought I’d have the balls to do it. I’m still not amazing, but I’m better than I ever thought I'd be.
And I guess my uni degree is up there too. It’s certainly the most expensive piece of paper I own!
Which of your scars has the best story behind it?
I broke my ankle skateboarding and had to have some pretty major surgery, so there are plenty of scars to choose from. I have eight screws and a metal plate in my ankle now. I have yet to find out if I set the alarms off in airports.
What’s your favourite smell?
The smell of rain. There’s even a name for it: petrichor. How cool is that!
Tell us something you’ll never do again.
Break my ankle. Well, I really hope not!
The interrogation is over. Any final words?
Yeah, thank you to everyone that has supported us. Please tell your friends about us. I've got loads of new designs I want to show you.
December 2021
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Up Close & Personal
MEET THE COLLECTIVE
Skev
"Hi, I’m Skev. I’m the founder and creative director of TEN OF CLUBS. I'm also a designer, photographer, editor and sometimes one of our models too. No two days are the same."
For more about Skev, with unpronounceable place names, hazardous hitchhiking, near-death experiences and short-lived fish, check out his interview.
Skev also curates our monthly playlist. You can hear it here. Enjoy!
Charlie
"Hi, I’m Charlie. And for the star sign people, I’m a Virgo. I’m a model for TEN OF CLUBS. As well as getting my photo taken, I help out with packing orders, stocktaking, and stuff like that."
For more about Charlie, with garlic tendrils, sexy boots and a 3-legged princess, check out his interview.
Jess
"Hey, I'm Jess. I create artwork for TEN OF CLUBS. I'm a graphic designer by trade. When I’m not at my desk for work, I love drawing. It’s like therapy for my busy mind."
For more about Jess, with festival tinnies, 17th century art, fairground vomit and pricks in BMWs, check out her interview.
To hear what Jess is listening to, check out her playlist.
Rosie
"Hello, I’m Rosie. I’m an artist and designer at TEN OF CLUBS. I’m also an apprentice tattoo artist. And I do a cheeky shift behind the bar at my local pub on a Sunday afternoon."
For more about Rosie, with rats, slugs, dogs and Crocs, check out her interview.
To hear what Rosie is listening to, check out her playlist.
Jordan
Jordan is still steadfastly refusing to be interviewed for your pleasure.
We've tightened the thumb screws and ratcheted up the genital cuff. He won't hold out much longer. Check back here soon.
Matt
"Hello, I’m Matt. I'm operations manager here at TEN OF CLUBS. I do the nitty-gritty jobs that keep the show on the road. If it involves design or creativity, someone else does it."
For more about Matt, with giant spiders, bird-based superstitions, near-death experiences and a whiff of Dettol, check out his interview.
To hear what Matt is listening to, check out his playlist.
Andy
"Hi. My name's Andy. I'm a photographer for TEN OF CLUBS. I find portrait and fashion photography so exciting. It's awesome!"
For more about Andy, with nose picking, navel fluff, incredible landscapes and nine-inch grinders, check out his interview.
To hear what Andy is listening to, check out his playlist.
Josh
Tyler
"I'm Tyler. What do I do at TEN OF CLUBS? Anything you all want me to. I mean I’m adaptable: modelling, packing orders, stocktaking, you name it. It’s all good."
For more about Tyler, with bad movies, great takeaway, oil paintings and architecture-loving dictators, check out his interview.
To hear what Tyler is listening to, check out his playlist.
Romany
"Hey, I’m Romany. I’m one of the designers here at TEN OF CLUBS. I do a lot of freehand sketching and digital design. I also do screen printing, as well as pitching in with whatever else needs doing to get orders out the door and keep customers happy."
For more about Romany, with broken bones, oversized knitwear, pickled chillies and petrichor, check out her interview.
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TEN OF CLUBS PLAYLIST
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