ROMANY
Here's where we introduce you to our fantastic team, the TEN OF CLUBS COLLECTIVE.
Next to be interrogated with ruthless efficiency is our artist, designer, and frog-loving top model, Romany. For broken bones, oversized knitwear, 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.
Which TOC items have you designed. 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!
Not including TOC garms, what’s the best item of clothing you own?
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.
Tell us an unusual 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’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.
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.
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.
What would you rate 10 out of 10?
20?
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!
What irrational fear or phobia do you have?
Cows, but it’s not irrational. I have been chased by them too many times.
What’s your favourite smell?
The smell of rain. There’s even a name for it: petrichor. How cool is that!
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.
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. We're on Instagram and Facebook. I've got loads of new designs I want to show you.
December 2021
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TEN OF CLUBS PLAYLIST
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Our Brilliant Team
MEET THE COLLECTIVE
Skev
"Hi, I’m Skev. I’m 26. I’m the founder, creative director and co-owner of TEN OF CLUBS. I'm also a designer, photographer, and sometimes one of our models. No two days are the same."
For unpronounceable place names, hazardous hitchhiking, near-death experiences and short-lived fish, read the interview with Skev.
Rosie
"Hello, I’m Rosie. I’m 26 and 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 rats, slugs, dogs and Crocs, read the interview with Rosie. Check out her playlist.
Charlie
"Hi, I’m Charlie. I’m 22 years old 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, stuff like that."
For sexy boots, garlic tendrils and a 3-legged princess, read the interview with Charlie.
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 festival tinnies, 17th century art, fairground vomit, and pricks in BMWs, read the interview with Jess. Check out her playlist.
Tyler
"I'm Tyler. I'm 26. Yeah, short and sweet. 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 bad movies, great takeaway, oil paintings and architecture-loving dictators, read the interview with Tyler.
Matt
"Hello, I’m Matt. I'm operations manager and co-owner 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 giant spiders, bird-based superstitions, near-death experiences, and a whiff of Dettol, read the interview with Matt. Check out his playlist.
Jordan
Jordan is still steadfastly refusing to be interviewed. We've tightened the thumb screws and ratcheted up the genital cuff; he won't hold out much longer. Check back here soon.
Romany
"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."
For broken bones, oversized knitwear, pickled chillies, and petrichor, read the interview with Romany.
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