GOW : MAO PR

Fashion PR rockstar Mauricio Padilha sits down for an Interview with Mr. Meaux

Q: WHO is MAO?

MAO is a company, we came up with the name because it was a nick name that my little brother Roger who owns the company with me used to call me when we were kids and it stuck. MAO does fashion public relations and fashion show production, we specialize in working with more forward , new and young fashion designers.

Q: WHAT is your philosophy of beauty?

My philosophy on beauty ...hmmmm...I appreciate what people commonly consider beauty...but personally I am more attracted to the off beat beauty in things, I see the beauty in an old building with graffiti, or a piece of clothing that is old and ripped up...pretty much everything is beautiful if you really look.

Q: WHO is your biggest inspiration in your work?

My biggest inspiration is a combination of a few people, Artist; Andy Warhol, Designer: Stephen Sprouse, Marilyn Monroe, Illustrator: Antonio Lopez to name a few...their visual work has inspired me more than anything in the world.

Q: Tell me more about the origin of MAO PR?

MAO PR started 12 years ago...Roger and I started it because we had so many young designer friends who were not able to get into press showrooms in NYC because press showrooms back then would not work with an unknown designer. So we decided to take them on as we love to work with the more creative and new talent that comes to us and get them the press and exposure that they deserve.

Q: What's new @ MAO?

Everyday there is something new going on at MAO... there are always new designers to meet with, new shows to produce and new dramas to deal with, LOL!

Q: When is the new MAO MAG coming out?

We are no longer doing MAO MAG...because of MAO MAG we were asked by Rizzoli to start doing books, so now we are under contract with Rizzoli to do books so it is an extension of MAO MAG that will reach more people around the world and be here forever! Our first book was The Stephen Sprouse Book...and it came out in 2009.

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Q: ARE you a tranny?

HAHAHA...depends who you ask...but no I'm not... I love tranny's though, many of my friends are tranny's and I am attracted to them because they are trying to achieve an illusion that is an image of what they consider beauty...and I find that fascinating.

Q: WHAT are the Hot colors/shades for Summer?

I like Pink and Orange...together!

Q: WHAT do you find ugly about 2010?

Clubs with bottle service...so tacky...why pay $250 for a bottle of vodka that is $40 and people nowadays seem to think that if they buy bottle service that others in the club will think that they are kool and important and at the end of the day I think people need to find a different way to show that.

Q: WHO are you listening to RIGHT NOW?!

Madonna...I'm always listening to Madonna!!!

Q: WHO's your favorite artist?

Andy Warhol

Q: WHO is your favorite architect?

Bryan Reitter

Q: WHO is your favorite musician?

Madonna!

Q: WHO is your favorite designer?

past: Stephen Sprouse ...living: Rick Owens