Native to Los Angeles, 25 year old Mark Hunter changed the world of party photography.  ”The Cobra Snake” is always seen at the hottest events in the fashion and music industry. His photos of beautiful people from all around the world has even influenced the Hollywood party scene…. When Mark isn’t taking photos of models and celebrities, he sells rare vintage items at “The Cobra Shop’.

When and how did The Cobra Snake start? Were you surprised with the instant success?
The cobra snake was originally called polaroidscene.com started in 2003. About a year into the project I was asked by polaroid to stop using the name.. started thecobrasnake.com in 2004 and its been going strong for over 7 years now. It has been a crazy roller coaster ride of success.. starting from nothing and working extra hard to try to make a name for myself. Over all, it’s been an amazing experience and I am so grateful of all the people that have supported me along the way.

Tell us about your latest Adidas campaign? Are you excited about any upcoming projects?
Working with Adidas has been a dream come true. Ever since I was a young boy I loved wearing Adidas track suits and shoes. Over the years I have worked closely with Adidas shooting parties for them all around the world from Brazil, to Mexico, to china! When they asked me to be a part of the new originals campaign I was super excited, the commercial is filled with people I love like Jeremy Scott !!! I have tons of new projects I’m excited about but I don’t like to talk about things until they happen..

Besides The Cobra Snake, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I love fitness. I have been spending loads of time hiking and bike riding, I also love watching movies with my grandpa and eating sour patch kids.

What happened to Cory Kennedy? Haven’t seen any picture’s or press of her lately.
Cory is good she is living in nyc … there was tons of photos of her during nyc fashion week just a few months back..

Where is your favorite city to take photos in?
I don’t like to name favorites but I love experiencing new places, right now Im doing this interview from South Africa!

Do you have any tips for any teenagers who want go out and take pictures like you and post them on their “fashion blogs” and facebook pages?
YES! Be consistent, if you have a blog or website make sure to update regularly, find your style and voice work hard and be positive and take risks.

Do you have any favorite models you like to shoot in particular at fashion events?

Im really bad with models names, it really unprofessional of me. I see the same girls in NYC, Paris, London etc and I never remember!!!! I’m sorry!

What is The Cobra Shop and when did it get started?
I started the cobra shop with my friend Stryder (we went to high school together).. we sell crazy vintage clothes from all around the world. It started about a year ago, and we are really excited for the future, soon we will be selling rare pieces from Jeremy Scott, and others.

Michaela Green is Sebastian’s newest it girl, following Charlotte Ronson and Corey Kennedy. Born in Australia, this singer/songwriter/model’s claim to fame was her first album, titled ‘White T-Shirt.’

We love Sebastian, we’re just not sure why they pick girls who permanently look drunk, but I’d appreciate a bit more consistency in the choosing of their ‘fresh faces.’

Celebrities-

Rihanna- Ri’s been really stepping it up lately. She’s got a wide range of looks, and is starting to find a world of her own when it comes to her style.

Lady Gaga- Everyone knows she’s crazy. Lady Gaga is definitely changing the views of fashion right now

Taylor Momsen- Are you surprised? You know we love her.

Emma Watson- The young HP actress is growing up! And looking hot at every event, if we do say so ourselves.

The Olsen Twins- They’ve been in the fashion eye for awhile now, and now that they’ve got some of their own lines, they always look awesome.

Zoe Kravitz- Lenny’s daughter! This teen has been making a lot of appearances lately, and looks good!

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Models-

Chanel Iman- Our favorite model to follow on Twitter. Chanel is so adorable, and has really awesome style

Tallulah Morton- She’s all over the Cobra Snake (in a Cory Kennedy way), and always looking fly.

Cole Mohr- This is for you Kirby.  Cole brought boyish and grunge to the fashion forefront, for models anyway. Plus he’s incredibly handsome, which definitely isn’t a bad thing.

Ethan James- Ethan is being seen more and more on the fashion scene (Milan fashion week, H & M, tons of editorial spreads), and has a similar look to Cole. I actually went to high school with this Ford model, and he’s been the most stylish guy I know since he was 15.

Jethro Cave- Pioneered the half-shaved head. LOVE those hanger tattoos.

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Fashion Personalities and Party People-

Alexa Chung- Whether she’s dressed to kill or wearing denim cutoffs, Alexa Chung is always on top of her game.

Chloe Sevigny- Great designer, great style icon. I’m in love with her buckle booties, which she is seen wearing a lot, paired with skinny pants or cute dresses. Definitely a hipster style icon.  We know she isn’t exactly under 25, but she’s been around for so long as a stylish designer to know, and like our moms, is one of those women that turn 25 every year for the rest of their lives.

Peaches Geldof- This social always looks gorgeous (as do all the Geldofs), for events or on the street with her fake fiance.

Aaron Kolfage- Fashion Indie’s favorite party host and dear friend, Aaron always looks fierce on Friday nights at Ruff Club. He dresses with such creativity, I haven’t seen anything like it anywhere else. This weekend, Aaron was wearing a giant tulle bowtie with a brooch in the middle, and I was mad jealous. Aaron gives us Midwesterners hope for being incredibly stylish, he’s from Michigan!

Fashion Bloggers-

Pelayo of Kate Loves Me – This guy, and his girlfriend, both have killer style. He wears some of the craziest things I’ve ever seen (including Louis Vuitton mesh tights!), and has perfectly coiffed hair at all times.

Lovisa The Intern- Lovisa Drever is all over Lookbook.nu, but I know her from Waffles + Falafels (who even briefly carried a shirt with her photo on it). She’s got a killer sense of style and can pull anything off, plus adds to the crazy personalities of W + F, who are some of my favorite people.

Six Six Sick Girls- These hosts and bloggers DIY matching outfits for their events, which include everything from red wigs to elbow gloves. They not only have a crazy (and matching) sense of DIY style, they also post some (literally) sick stuff on their blog.

Kirby Marzec- Fashion Indie’s own managing editor, Kirby not only knows everything about every designer, and what’s going to be hot next season, but she also isn’t afraid to pull it off. Whether it’s drop (to the knee) crotch pants, DIY ripped tees, or metal vests, you can be assured that Kirby will wear it, and she’ll wear it damn well.

Jazzi McG- We had a half hour long talk the other day about how much we love Jazzi’s blog, and her style.  A queen of DIYing and always dressed perfectly for the occasion, she’s definitely one to watch.

Tavi of Style Rookie-  Tavi is no rookie, maybe in the way that ‘Rookie of the Year’ becomes a professional baseball player, Tavi dresses better than some veterans of fashion.

Camille of Childhood Flames- Another not-even-legal fashion blogger showing that you don’t have to have a career to be fashionable, this sixteen year old is a pro at mixing designer goods with things we can afford, and is also taking advantage of the DIY world.

Lucas Logan- This 18-year-old from LA is all over the internet, model/blogger (Stylish Kids In Riot)/designer, Lucas is California’s newest ‘It’ Kid, braces and all.

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Musicians-

Uffie- I mean look at her, in.sane.

The Veronicas- I’ve followed The Veronicas since I was in high school, and their style has definitely evolved into rocker chic. They always look good separately, and even better together, on stage or off, and aren’t afraid to take risks.

Jeremy with Katy Perry

“I think it’s unfair they only give me six months to plan this stuff. A collection? And a party? You might not know this, but I like things that are over-the-top.”

He stated at his Élysée Montmartre after-party on Tuesday night, pics above.

Thanks Style for the pics

Less than a month ago, I wrote the first edition of Be Afraid, Very Afraid about my enthusiasm for the arrival of Peaches Geldof. I reported that she was possibly going to host NylonTV. Well that was no rumor, Geldof is the new host of NylonTV. Color me surprised when I spotted this video of Peaches and Fashion Indie ‘favorite’ Corey Kennedy introducing the October ‘It’ Girl Issue. In the past three years Nylon has become a magazine I don’t even recognize. Although I wish this pairing would cease after this video, the writer in me hopes the duo goes on and on. Why? Because these two hipster, style black holes make my job so much easier.

Catch the video of the Peaches and Corey clowning around here

Oh internet celebrities, what is it about this girl that makes her so desirable? Yes, she’s young and new to the world of D listers, but she def is not a role model. Although I have to admit that she looks great when she is done up by stylists, hairdressers, and makeup artists, but on a daily basis she looks a bit cracked out. Someone needs to explain all this to me cuz I keep seeing her everywhere…

Kelly Osbourne, Kate Moss and Amy Winehouse

Kelly looks like she’s trying to hide some of her left over fat flaps (come on, you know she got a case of the gastric) under this ill fitting peasant dress. The color sucks and the boots are vicious.  Kate Moss verified her status as fading fashion trendsetter with a look that rocked three years ago when Sienna Miller did it. Also, more boots.  Amy Winehouse looks ridiculous in the dress above, the push-up padding ain’t working and no one really wants to here Rehab for the millionth time. Amy, come out with a new album or die already, you’re really starting to annoy me.

Portia Freeman and Alexa Chung

Pete Doherty’s coke/fuck buddy looks like a poor mans Courtney Love, while Alexa Chung looks like she’s dating her younger brother. More BOOTS!!! You know, I get it. It’s muddy so you figure you need to throw on a pair of black foot rapers, but seriously could one of you been original and worn a different color or something.  I kind of love the high waisted shorts though, what do you think indies, trendspark worthy?

Duffy gives her best O-face and rocks out with more high-waisted shorts. (Totally gonna be a trendspark).

Kelly Osborn, Lily Allen, Pixie Geldof

I really want yellow rain coats to be cool. Can some of you out there get on this?  Or maybe a designer can work on creating it? Lily Allen is starting to look like a caricature of herself, no?  And Pixie has one of the coolest cardigans I’ve seen in a long time.  Oh yeah, AND MORE FUCKING BOOTS….

Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof, Kelly Osbourne

Is Daisy Lowe the British Corey Kennedy?  Also Pixie is my favorite person and Kelly looks like one of Michael Jackson’s kids.

Image Source: Popsugar UK

The lovelies at WeAreTheMarket.com decided to give us a little taste of Sophomore, one of their hot new favorite brands. Check out the images and let us know what ya think.

Chrissie Miller of Sophomore offers comfy basics in breathable fabrics, the line imbues the laid back vibe of LES with items that are so simple, they are timeless. Teaming up with Madeleine von Froomer (whose last stint was at Proenza Schouler) the collective churns out effortlessly cool items with a 70s flare. And with a look book featuring everyone’s favorite underage scene girl, Cory Kennedy (oh, and Bijou Phillips,) they’ve definitely got their target market all figured out. Look out C&C, there’s a new sheriff in town!

-Virginia Jackson-Reed