La based designer Brian Lichtenberg, known for his futuristic sportswear and holographic leggings, has created a graphic t-shirt homage to Balenciaga, featuring some of B’s most talked about looks. Since we can’t really afford the pumps, we’ll settle for a bit of chest adornment.
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Phenomenon is already a big name on the Japanese streetwear scene. Here’s a look at their Spring/Summer 09 collection, created by Japanese rapper Big-O and Iggy.
The project started out six years ago. Phenomenon’s collaborations with other Japanese brands tend to become exclusive pieces as they always experiment with making streetwear fashion luxurious.The aim was to […]

SATURDAY 31
Return of Rococo

The extravagance of 1770 rococo Paris meets the eclecticism of 2009 underground New York nightlife tonight. Burlesque performances by Brooklyn Baby Doll, juggling by Kay Antoinette, and sword swallowing by Lady Aye…and a menagerie of many other lovely oddities.
Teneleven, 171 Ave C bet 10th and 11th Sts, 212-353-1011, NYC, $5, www.musicbymatthewlogan.com
Bootleg Cruising

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UK electro group Metronomy is one of Karl Lagerfeld’s favs. Their song Holiday was the soundtrack to the designer’s Spring/Summer 2009 show in Paris last July.That was when Karl Lagerfeld photographed the band members for the first time for Mixte magazine wearing garments from his K Karl Lagerfeld denim collection. It was to be […]

FRIDAY 30
Secret Faggot Dance Party

It’s the “greatest all queer dance party in Brooklyn!” Burlesque, vaudeville, freaks, foreplay, and a guaranteed happy ending are all on the agenda. If you’re looking for cheap booze and cheap sex, this is your credit crunch fix! Performaces by Ana Lola Roman, electro pop group Pavone, and The Cotton Ponys.
Grasslands […]

THURSDAY 29

Austrian born performer, entrepreneur, and party girl Mel Merio (above) is back with her next installment of electro-tweek madness! Special performances tonight by NYC’s favorite dance trio The Ones, and current art-tronic band Bad Brilliance (see “music”). Djs include Rachel Landry, Christopher Just, and Jojo Americo. Plus, the lovely Jun Nakayama will oversee the […]