This week, GTS sat down with Threadless' artist liason, Mimi. We talk about everything from being the new kid on the block, good times in Shanghai and Colorado culture shock. On with the interview...

GTS: Alright party people, welcome back to another tantalizing installment of Gettin' The Skinny. Today's guest is Threadless' new artist liason, Mimi. What's shaking, Mimi?

Mimi: Hey there! It's pretty awesome that you picked me for "Gettin' The Skinny." I am super honored (especially with being the new kid at Threadless)

GTS: Of course - glad to have you on the program! As you just said, you're sort of the new kid on the block. How has the past few months @ Threadless worked out so far?

Mimi: Well, I have to say that it's pretty sick to work at Threadless: Not only do I have a sweet job, but I get to work with the amazing people at Threadless and all the talented artists! You know that your at the right place when 3 months goes by in a flash and you're havin fun! haha

GTS: Word! In your introduction blog, you mentioned that you managed an international art gallery and coordinated special events with leading arts organizations. Can you talk about that in greater detail?

Mimi: Sure! I used to work at a gallery called the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in NYC. I had sooo many jobs there: Assistant to the Director, Gallery Manager, Special Events Coordinator, and I also referred to myself as the Travel Agent (I booked all the flights and hotels for when we would travel). The gallery would exhibit at art fairs all over the world, so I got to visit so many interesting places like Dubai, Hong Kong, London, and Shanghai. The gallery would host 2-3 special events a week like book launches, art auctions for non-profits, film screenings, and benefits for arts organizations, which I was in charge of along with coordinating the normal gallery shows.

GTS: That sounds pretty incredible. Out of your international travels, what was your favorite stop?

Mimi: hmmm, that's a hard question. Each place was so fascinating in its own way. I would have to say Shanghai was probably my favorite. Since it's in mainland China, you either need to speak Mandarin or Shanghainese to get around so I had to have a translator everywhere I went, which was pretty comical. Also, since I'm kinda tall (6'), everyone wanted to take pictures of me...which was hilarious.

GTS: 6'? You are tall! Now that you're out in Colorado, is there anything you miss about NYC?

Mimi: I miss my friends in NYC, but that's about it. I have to admit that the culture shock from moving from NYC to CO was intense. It's insane in NYC most of the time so it was difficult getting used to the quiet. But, it's perfect out here! You can see the Mountains from my apartment and I can go hiking or camping anytime!

GTS: What are some of your recent favorite tees?

Mimi: I really like "When Pandas Attack," "Striped Bird," and of course "The Last F*ckin' Unicorn." And right now I'm wearing "Braaains!"

GTS: Seeing as how you dole out the notification emails, what can we expect from the upcoming tees. Any shockers? Any specialty ink prints? etc.

Mimi: Well I don't want to give away too much, but I think that you're gonna love what is coming out the next few weeks! We've got it all: shockers, specialty inks, and some reprints I'm excited about!

GTS: For the love of green beans, please tell me that the Monster Mash Collaboration of Horror is in the print queue.

Mimi: Ha! Nice try! You'll just have to wait to find out! Although, I do have to admit that it is one of my personal favs.

GTS: Never hurts to have a Monster Mash supporter on the inside.

Mimi: haha, that is true!

GTS: I asked fellow bloggers to submit some questions for you to answer. Ready?

Mimi: Shoot!

GTS: The first question comes from sonmi: What did you go to school for, and how does it translate to your job at threadless?

Mimi: Nice question Sonmi, I have a Bachelors degree in Art History and Archaeology and a Masters in Visual Arts Administration. NERD ALERT! The fancy classes I took for my Masters like exhibition design, marketing in the arts, visual arts markets and corporate art programs really translate well to working here. But the most helpful experiences came from my work at the gallery. Especially since I was working directly with the artists like I do here!

GTS: Chipmnk asked: What one superpower would you want?

Mimi: ooo definitely flying! I don't know what anyone else would pick. It's OBviously the best superpower to have!

GTS: Right on. Johnny Baboon wants to know: What is your favorite sports team?

Mimi: CUBBIES! Although now I'm gonna have to see them kick butt at Coors Field playing the Rockies in Denver. I miss Wrigley.

GTS: Best of luck to the Cubs in the playoffs. sonmi chimed in with another great question: Care to share any good elementary school memories?

Mimi: hahah, OMG i was the "super dork" in elementary school. I have only a part of my depth perception so on several occasions I would be just be walking to class and run in the wall or the tetherball pole on the playground. Oh man, in school you definitely wanted to catch me playing sports -- I never knew where the ball was!!!! (Sadly, this problem has not gone away) hahahahahahahh!

GTS: Mimi, it's time to play Pick One. I'll present you with two choices and you pick one. Ready?

Mimi: Yay! Ready!

GTS: #1 - Better Neil Young Group: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young or Crazy Horse?

Mimi: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young! no doubt

GTS: #2 - Jammin' Jam: Strawberry or Raspberry?

Mimi: Raspberry - it has more kick!

GTS: #3 - Hot Potato: Baked or Mashed?

Mimi: Mashed: it's my favorite food

GTS: #4 - Jive Talk: "Rock on!" or "Kick ass!"?

Mimi: I jive all the time and Rock On is in my day-to-day vocab.

GTS: #5 - Ingenious Inventor: Thomas Edison or Henry Ford?

Mimi: Tommy Ed: I mean you have pick the lightbulb...

GTS: In all fairness to Ford, he is the father of modern mass production. But yeah, lightbulbs are cool too.

GTS: #6 - Color Scheming: Progressive Urban or Aged Naturals?

Mimi: Do I have to pick?

GTS: Yes you do.

Mimi: haha, well, ok. then i pick Aged Naturals. It's only fair that I pick Aged Naturals now that I am a Coloradan.

GTS: #7 - Anchors Away: Brian Williams or Katie Couric?

Mimi: Katie Couric! Nothing can be better than her Palin interview.

GTS: #8 - Outdoor Living: Tree House or Igloo?

Mimi: I hate the cold so tree house it is...and if I had my flying superpower, it'd be easy to take off and land.

GTS: #9 - All Up In Your Grill: Hamburgers or Hot Dogs?

Mimi: Hot Doggies, but sans bun. I don't like buns.

GTS: #10 - King of the Oafs: Homer Simpson or Peter Griffin?

Mimi: Homer Simpson! Peter is cool and all, but Homer is classic and I always choose classic.

GTS: Mimi, thanks so much for your time but our time for this week is up. Any parting words for the folks at home?

Mimi: hey thanks for the interview! hmm, parting words. I'll give the phrase I normally give...keep it real, there's no future in frontin'

Post Interview Note: I've added a new feature to the GTS interview where I ask the interviewee who they'd like me to interview next. Mimi has selected Laura. Stay tuned for Laura's interview!