The 20th century saw fashion evolve from an exclusive Parisian salon business catering to a wealthy elite, into a global industry employing millions, with new trends whisked into stores before the last model has left the catwalk. Along the way, the signature feminine silhouettes of each era evolved beyond recognition: House of Worth crinolines gave […]
FRIDAY 9
Hearts Revolution
NYC electronicists Heartsrevolution offer up an extreme electro-terrorist hardcore sound. With songs about laser beams, wolves and libertines, HR fit easily into DIY sound of the moment coming out of East London (think Crystal Castles), even though their from Williamsburg. Check out some of their hits like C.Y.O.A and Ultraviolence tonight.
Public Assembly, […]
THURSDAY 9
They’re baaack! It’s kinda like a reunion of NYC icons that once reigned supreme in New York night life before ex-Mayor Giuliani fucked up everything. Surely everyone knows the Michael Alig story, documented in the film Party Monster– he was one of the original club kids that is still serving time for the […]
It’s the most buzzed about fashion film of the season (now that Valentino is done and dusted). Directed by Anne Fontaine, the film chronicles Coco Chanel’s rise from obscure beginnings to grand dame of the fashion world. Hits theaters July 31st!
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Norwegian Photographer and hi-tech image manipulator Sølve Sundsbø has teamed up with trendy label Surface To Air for a brilliant capsule collection of dresses, tops and bags and that are more art form than fashion. Not for those of you used to wearing khakis and cargo shorts!
WEDNESDAY 8
NYC-based urban-funk singer FARRAD is releasing new album The Time is Now tonite. Take the offspring of New Jack Swing, infuse with funky rock, add high energy performances, and you’ve got the sound. Farrad’s a potent performer and songwriter who leaves crowds mesmerized, inspired, and bumping in unison to the beat. Spank Djs Sean […]
The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. In the 18th-century Atlantic world, a new culture of consumption, fueled by the slave trade, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothing and goods that indicated wealth, distinction, and taste. Black […]
SUNDAYS
ARE YOU READY TO SING FOR YOUR LIFE? Drag Queen icon, Shequida, is hosting a super cool new nite where contestants sing out sista, vying for a $200 cash prize. Hmmmm…let’ see how this turns out! DJ 2Face.
Balcon Salon, 674 9th Ave, NYC, (212) 810-7190, 8pm, Free
