Adeline Street
Adrienne began her career in fashion at the age of 17, when she worked at a recycled clothing store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Speaking of her early experiences with creating clothes in a June 2006 interview, she commented, "I would bring home bags of clothes and cut them up. I wrecked so many cool clothes trying to make stuff." Adrienne also states that she "had a specific idea of own style and always worked on creating clothes that she liked regardless of any trends happening." She also worked at the Minnesota State Fair at a bead booth in Heritage Square in 1991 or 1992.
Adrienne claims to have an "eclectic fashion sense," and has stated several times that both she and her husband "wear things that like, regardless if they're from a thrift store, Target, or Dior." The Green Day song "Fashion Victim," released on the band's 2000 Warning album, deals with today's fashion scene and the amount of time and money people will spend just to fit in. When asked about the importance of fashion in the punk scene, Adrienne commented: "I don't really think fashion is that important. There are definitely people out there who think it's all about what you wear, from the predictable punk dress code to the high-end designer labels. I don't like labels in general, they're too confining. I like being at a shitty punk show as much as fancy award shows and I don't dress up to fit in. I just wear what I like, regardless of where I am at or what I am going to do."
Adeline Street took off in February 2005, as an extension of Adeline Records, and quickly graduated from basic band merchandise into a full line of men's and women's clothing. The line is largely influenced by the Armstrongs' passion for individual style, and is a collaborative effort between the couple. Adrienne describes Billie Joe as being "more of an idea man," in the process saying that she is "the follow through," in the duo. Adrienne works on the women's, children's, and accessories lines, but also plays a part in the men's line.
The line can be bought through several stores across the United States, and online through several websites, with a percentage of the quarterly proceeds going to charities. The Adeline Street webstore also comprises a 'Take Action' resource, encouraging visitors to become involved in social and environmental causes.
Adrienne and Billie Joe Armstrong were recently in attendance at the MAGIC convention in Las Vegas, working to promote Adeline Street.
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