1. Name?
Melissa Twist
2. Hometown?
E.T.
3. Age?
22
4. Nicknames?
Mel or Twist or MiniT
5. What is it you do here?
I make sure all the ladies and gents are well aware of the possibilities of lookin’ supafresh.
6. How long have you been with MODA3?
Since February but I feel like part of the family since day one.
7. What does your typical day look like?
Show up and do my morning stretches, put on my Marty McFly complex, crack a Red Bull then measure the sneaker angle with a protractor.
8. What’s your favorite part of your job?
Meeting all the different people that come to MODA3 for all different reasons! It’s truely remarkable…
9. What products that are in the shop or on the horizon are you feeling?
The Public Enemy line from Obey and all Nike Blazers. Get some!
10. Who have you been listening to lately?
Just about everyone on Rhymesayers, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Crystal Castles, Jem, Modest Mouse and David Booooowwiiiieee!
11. Favorite Shred spot?
My midwest shred spots are Alpine, Tyrol, and Bohemia. My out west spots are Telluride, Jackson Hole, Keystone.
12. What brands are you backing these days?
Nikita, 686, Obey, Lifetime Collective, Von Zipper, Kidrobot, Nike, Gravis, DC, Puma Nixon … okay all our sneaker brands rock!
12. Parting shots / shouts?
Shout out to 88Nine Radio Milwaukee for bringing the best out of a beautiful city! My Red Bull family for always keeping my life interesting. Finally, a big fatty shout out to my new found MODA3 family especially Keylo for teaching me how to keep my sneakers clean.