Mitch Modes talks XO, Carti, Life is War, Networking & Styling (Interview)

[@KidsTakeOver]

Timestamps! Should we do a Destroy Lonely interview next btw? 0:00 - Arshan met Mitch at Ken’s first LA show 1:10 - Mitch set up one of Ken Carson’s first shows 1:32 - Touring w/ The Weeknd 1:55 - Mitch’s first interview ever, Virginia roots 2:40 - Getting into fashion through music 3:44 - Finding his purpose, clothes were always his focus 4:27 - Started styling then creative direction for artists 5:08 - Styling XO, linking w/ Lamar Taylor 5:32 - How to network w/ big names, being organic 6:44 - XO creating opportunities for the youth 8:04 - Bape XO collab 8:30 - How Mitch connected w/ Opium 9:00 - Carti reaching out 9:54 - Similarities w/ Opium & XO 10:35 - Sky music video, favorite moment w/ Carti 11:09 - Always being a Carti fan 11:29 - Embracing the next generation, Destroy Lonely & Ken 13:27 - How he actually makes money 16:20 - His brand “Life Is War” 18:27 - His lowest moment, coming back from that 20:00 - Advice for creating a brand, mistakes he’s seen 21:53 - Mitch’s styling advice for Arshan: be comfortable

[@antdevilleee]

WEEEE NEEED THE LONE INTERVIEW

[@safi4353]

DO ANYTHING FOR THAT LONE INTERVIEW

[@rigothakidd]

NEED DAT LONE INTERVIEW BRU !

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

thx

[@00schmitt8]

Joy divizn or lone

[@minimack1000]

Met Mitch at the Boston show of Abel’s tour. Venue security tried to stop me passing but he said nah it’s cool and let me say what’s up. Bro was smiling and was nothing but good vibes. He deserves what he’s gotten for sure

[@azreal8169]

I thought this dude didn’t even talk. He more pure than I thought. 😂

[@KidsTakeOver]

He actually dropped hella gems. A lot of people just need a space to talk so you can really get to know them beyond what they post online.

[@azreal8169]

@@rikuwru it’s not really about how he or anybody dresses or look. It was just genuinely shocking to actually sick down for 30minutes and here him talk. I thought bro was evil

[@larrythelemon2913]

For real but he real asf tho

[@pnamek691]

a lot of people are like this, people are the key.

[@seenitlikeditlovedit]

People just be thinkin like that and then they dont be understanding the intricacies that go into every part of creating stuff not just music there is gonna be people never getting the recognition they deserve because they jus don’t get the spotlight they deserve thats a different topic tho

[@onyoblocca6304]

This interview inspired me more than I thought it would lmao

[@KidsTakeOver]

🙏🏽

[@freeproblemchild5357]

Nah fr bro

[@DavidG-kw2ur]

Fr

[@jwalls1223]

MITCH BEEN AROUND SINCE THE (2010-2014) AKA THE REAL GOLDEN ERA , HE KNOW THE GAME..

[@DoobeeDoug]

Yeah same, I was curious about finding more about him just by his authenticity like he said.

[@hendryherrera7781]

thats crazy been following mitch since early 2020 never thought he was gonna end up being bros w carti. huge inspiration too

[@KidsTakeOver]

Fire how did you discover his work?

[@hendryherrera7781]

@@KidsTakeOver saw someone on twitter wearing a life is war shirt and I found him through that

[@fysoos]

Same bro it’s dope seeing him where he is now

[@WowShooting]

been following mitch since like 2014. shits beyond inspiring.

[@User61918]

@@WowShooting real

[@unkitom]

i love how mitch puts meaning behind everything, pushes the value of what u produce

[@neilk]

Easily one of the most down to earth guests you’ve had, dude was super well spoken, really enjoyed this one

[@gersonv.9367]

bro threw so much game in this interview this is a gem fr

[@KidsTakeOver]

Yup you know

[@zach3222]

mitch was lurking in the back of the venue in gainesville fl during carti first wlr tour. i noticed the ricks and his balled head. i had to run over and i didn't even say his name but we sang every lyric to go2damoon. dapped up and he dipped back into the shadows.

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

😂😂😂

[@ulquiorra9909]

This guy is so down to earth

[@MONEYMAY_yt]

2 Goats 🖤 Mitch so dope. He just seems like an overall sick creative. From “Life Is War,” to Opium, XO, Creative Direction, Styling, etc. KTO really taking over. KTO on top of the game rn !!

[@KidsTakeOver]

🤍 love y’all !

[@JESSIECOJC]

I also learned that being yourself in a room full of connections is the best way to get your foot in the door- not blatantly asking people to check you out!

[@Muhammad-hz8zx]

You absolutely killed this interview my guy! Very well spoken & the questions were spot on, really seeing you take over very soon. As far as Mitch goes this interview just made me realize instantly why Lamar & Abel welcomed him into their circle genuinely seems like a down to earth guy that believed in his craft and in return everything came back in full circle. Once again great job and best interview as of now (been watching for a min).

[@KidsTakeOver]

Amazing to hear man. Love.

[@dshiestt]

Genuine soul. He really putting on and inspiring the youth thank you Mitch. I’ll be seeing you guys soon🙌

[@philfarmintino11]

this was a trillion dollaz worth of gems & pure game .. arshan & mitch just both had a fluent dope ass kick it session didn't even really feel like a interview 👏

[@JahJahXOO]

One of the best interviewers i stg🤘🏽🖤💕

[@KidsTakeOver]

🤍

[@3moryk]

📠

[@hollowrld]

I learned that if you continue to be you and stick to what’s true to you, everything will follow suit. Just gotta continue to keep your foot on the gas and maneuver properly

[@MrScellaneous]

This was a really good interview, I can tell there is so much work that really goes into this. Also homie dropped some really helpful gems. Y'all stay up.

[@progressivemindfirst8181]

Getting off my high horse. Being yourself, comfortable in your own skin & always be ready to make sacrifices. "Life is War"

[@Focalp]

Holy. It felt like he was reading my mind about a lot of questions

[@fysoos]

Mitch had grown so much from when I started following him in 2020 and it’s great to see that Fr

[@KyoRica]

Came back after almost 2 years later just to get some motivation

[@whykeenan]

22:17. the two C’s is the best way to go when styling yourself. comfort and confidence.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

I like this dude a lot, he quite but doing his thing/s for himself or people around coming with passion, and respect. no hate, fun dude too. not surprised that a lot good dudes like him, wish him best. cheesr Mitch.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

glad he said this that 9/5 isn't bad shit, it's your security. u back from 9/5 u can do your shit.. 9/5 is good for balance often.

[@brandona230]

great interview, it’s cool getting to know people that are involved with music but are necessarily artists themselves

[@prodby2c51]

Putting on for NOVA

[@liquid_hearts]

might actually be my favorite interview you’ve ever done 🫶🏽

[@05FF]

Mitch a genuine guy I fw bro I see me and bro working together in a near future

[@05FF]

check some of my work @ehfehehfehehfeh

[@simonbinguingi7733]

Love how Mitch said to make clothes that YOU. Let’s keep these behind the artist and the interviews w/different ppl going🎉

[@itsAaronSpeaking]

Never heard of this dude till right now, but I just saw the whole vid. Learned alot for real. Dope dude, dope interview.

[@JESSIECOJC]

I learned the importance of the context behind merchandise/clothing, a graphic on a mock up white tee is not cutting it anymore!!!!!!

[@YungKlausSchwab]

everywhere i go, my LIFE IS WAR pieces get so many compliments. it’s mitch’s turn to take over now.

[@orperish]

One of the best interviews thus far, honestly major

[@greenshorts6163]

Been following Mitch for years. He has always been getting crazy

[@icyhtotwheel]

These questions are so awesome. Keep talking to people like Mitch.

[@durkslilbro1636]

I like how he broke down dressing like some 1 it’s more so being inspired and having a thought of what is up your ally way. Very genuine I feel like you know when someone is not being something they truly want or is up there ally way. Mitch goated

[@PoppingNA]

Man this is essential watching for any creative period

[@KidsTakeOver]

True

[@blerq7042]

Overall what I took from what he said is mainly just be yourself and just do you I love this interview

[@KidsTakeOver]

Love y’all I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@reiphantasmagoria]

mitch inspires me so much .

[@KidsTakeOver]

‼️

[@daveshanks2685]

He speaks pretty well. This is my first time hearing him speak but I’ve been following him for awhile lol

[@ninob2184]

Shoutout to mitch man! remember hitting bongs at college with him

[@shareefundercover2648]

i ain't gon lie this the best KTO interview I seen. shit was beautiful.

[@theacidist]

Brodie spoke pure fax but imo everyone rides a wave or multiple waves before they figure out they own sauce fr

[@timileyindoherty3048]

Loved this. he's right not gonna lie especially about jus being you when you ever get a chance to be in said rooms.i am an amateur stylist and creative director rn just learning from my experiences along with my travels and i had the chance to link bloodydior at NYFW n i just went with a citibike to the pop up to cop some moodswings gear. i fucked with the vibe so hard felt mad comfortable that i tossed on the tee right there along with the hat. bloody peeped and approached me. be you honestly and always move with intention (purest). love your channel its just so amazing how you make these guests who are pretty private elsewhere get very interactive and vocal etc (lancey)

[@nnamnotplayin]

Tbh this is a really good interview especially cuz I feel like alot of ppl didn’t know much about him. It flowed super well and like idk just asked a lot of good questions in a way that wasn’t forced

[@rrreason]

we want a burberry erry interview!!!

[@evanbornmann1]

YESS

[@hdahda9633]

Definitely

[@dfredankey]

True

[@kailescorpse]

fax

[@AlexDubon]

Was excited to know this interview was next!! 🔥 He talked some real gems about building your brand and how to conduct yourself when meeting people. A lot of times these brands now a days are a cash grab or just senseless graphic on a blank canvas. Be yourself and have true meaning behind EVERYTHING that you do. Ffrfr 🙌🏼 🙏🏼 Please Burberry Erry next!!!!

[@gonethegoner3913]

TKO the greatest putting kids on outside of USA. True blessing. Asks the right questions.

[@naheeljawaid753]

Listening to this on repeat -- mindset tips here

[@jojoojo8768]

Thanks for the inspiring interview

[@Welovebtsseventeen]

This is so wild I went to high school with him and he dated my best friend from cheer so wild he just popped off

[@naterathe7827]

Mitch is the blueprint he’s my inspo fr

[@Picassogang_]

I learned just to be your self and have meaning behind everything to do

[@willhutchinson5349]

who knew a carti goon would be so insightful

[@jimmerfredette448]

Needed this , thank you ❤

[@88ngel]

huge inspo, big on meaning behind everything u create.

[@lostambitionsmedia]

Really dope interview. Deff dropped some gems in there. Need more interviews with these kind of creators.

[@coutureandsteel]

Really good interview and very much needed. Great work. So many gems.

[@slevin.]

Great interview the point about making art with intention was what I resonated with the most

[@KidsTakeOver]

Love that

[@core4119]

need art dealer & joy on here

[@b9ign533]

was waiting on this one arshan 🙏 you found the chairs !

[@KidsTakeOver]

Yes, as a matter of fact I need to return those chairs back to a homie. Thanks for reminding me.

[@cakeduptv]

This is eye opening

[@christophercordova9958]

Dope interview 🔥 Mitch is super chill

[@lostboyfeelsnothing4839]

I thought I was gonna be watching a dude word vomit about vamp & carti & a bunch of hierarchical bullshit. But dude was actually very genuine, well spoken, & attentive in his answers. I'm a small designer now and there were a few points made that I will keep with me for sure. Thanks KTO & mitch for the great interview!

[@artxcvii]

hella gems for creatives in this. good shit arshan!

[@KidsTakeOver]

Yup got y’all

[@actfxxl]

W interview, W person, W brand, w tats

[@JESSIECOJC]

Fire asf bro

[@willhutchinson5349]

gained a lot of respect fo this guy after this vid

[@donnie3334]

This is a really great interview, I didn't think Mitch was this cool and smart

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

''you too wavy for this''

[@core4119]

so much respect for him, goated interview

[@JevenMusic]

This was sick man, loved this interview

[@product_of_august]

Yo keep working man I remember the Pierre interview

[@sl7523]

I went to high school with mitch! He was such a cutie back then and still is now lol

[@timmylertola1405]

That’s crazy carti didn’t even kno Mitch until after WLR right before the cyber world virtual concert. I remember when I first saw those two and was like oh okay so carti actually affiliated with rockstars😂

[@johncenafan3161]

Shoutout Mitch man, real grounded and solid person

[@g.t.official7604]

I learned to truly put meaning behind everything I do. Also interview fourfive and haiko ! UGHHH

[@Xavierbowenss]

Mitch speaking facts the whole time no lies told

[@freeproblemchild5357]

Mitch modes put dat shit on fr 🔥🔥🔥

[@seenitlikeditlovedit]

All this makes me think of is that I dont live in any places where people got the same ideas as me shit bogus as hell when people say jUsT gO onLine like bro its not organic anymore

[@Ichiqan]

genuinely inspiring

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

19:05 me right now ) I lost 2 people I really liked, but i trying to think about positive things, not just negative.

[@robertespinoza9051]

WE NEED PHOENIX ON HERE NEXT

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

something I learned from him is 1 thing.. take your time

[@PoppingNA]

Man hyped for thissss

[@gabriel_gmusic]

JOY DIVIZN NEXT PLEASEEEEE

[@KidsTakeOver]

Okay

[@TylerJacck]

this dude cool asf

[@cashcalviiin8034]

Burberry Erry, Zack Bia, Bloody Osiris/Dior, A$AP Bari, Ian Connor, Joy Division, Homixide Gang, Hardrock, Miketheruler plz thank u.

[@KidsTakeOver]

👍🏽✅

[@lowkeycoby1557]

For real you need to do the David Quinn interview his always with Lancey and on tour with him right now and knows Kanye West himself, Lancey spoke about David when you spoke to Lancey about Kanye. David popped up in the conversation we need it for artist developers under the scene

[@paul1389]

this is one of their most interesting interviews

[@PoppingNA]

Dude reminds me of virgil in the way he wants to give back

[@jojodgoat]

Woww Mitch is actually likee deep, cool dude

[@kmpkts]

Bro speaking straight facts the whole interview

[@chipdolan7475]

Best interview yet

[@wavygang8843]

You have to understand yourself eternally before showing it to the outside world !

[@sorrycanibecool1996]

Honestly I learned just staying true to yourself and your band also just knowing what you want Success will be around the corner

[@newboi757]

Iykyk pre 2018 Mitch swag is undefeated

[@jesusthe4ourth]

Finally 🔥

[@svtnah]

bra spittin

[@oshodiolamipo6487]

is it just me or carti wore this exact outfit at that show in sweden at open air

[@KidsTakeOver]

Yoo what the heck, yeah. Knew it reminded me of something.

[@User61918]

It’s jus unreleased balenci everyone in his circle def got it