Back to the tents, or whatever you call them these days. Yukiro and I attended the Concept Korea show at New York Fashion Week.

The decor of our space-themed hotel, Yotel, inspired our outfits.

In the lobby, there’s a robot to carry luggage! We made a video about it, coming soon.

At Lincoln Center — home of NYC’s ballet and opera, and the locus of the major fashion designer shows.

If you like Yukiro’s luxurious coat, here is a similar affordable one.

White retro 1950s dress: gifted by Bettie Page. (Get the exact same dress here!)
White top with hood: h.NAOTO, a present from Sebastiano. (Similar to this striped zip hoodie.)
Sunglasses: gifted by Lumete

Since many of you asked about how to attend NY fashion week, let’s walk through the process.

The runway shows are invite-only. The PR companies send out invitations to press and influencers. You can also email the firms a request, but they’ll only extend an invite if you’re deemed worthy.

Only guests with invitations are allowed to enter. Inside, we collected product samples (such as hair products and nail polish), and posed for photos.

My makeup took only a minute. It works. I colored my lips with M.A.C. Cyber dark purple lipstick, a must-have.

Ran into Wendy of Nitrolicious (we met at Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever).

The Fashion GPS system checks us in with a QR code. While waiting to enter, we read the free WWD Daily magazines.

These days, not all shows are “walk the runway.” Many, like this one, are “presentations” where the models stand around.

Led by the government, the Concept Korea project “is designed to expand global recognition of rising Korean designers and their work.” Doho’s sequins and furs stood out. (You can get the same look for less, with this faux fur jacket.)

Lie Sang Bon’s structured coats remind me of these by Balmain.

A 1970s vibe from Steve J & Yoni P. For a more wearable version, I’d try a flared yellow skirt.

Onward, to free food! There were several press-only lounges in the neighborhood, serving soy lattes and snacks. We took full advantage.

I hope you’re enjoying my inside peek at NYFW. More to come.

Don’t forget to join me this Sunday, in Seattle. GPKISM, tank9, Mary Nine and I are making a positive industrial dance video to help Japan’s disaster relief. We will be filming at Club Noc Noc at 11PM; please come.

You don’t have to live in Seattle to help us out. Just reshare the info, and you’ll have done your part. Read the full details here.

What do you think of Korean fashion? How do these looks compare to Japanese designs?

Spiked breast-plates and bondage mannequins! This is Search & Destroy, New York’s legendary punk rock vintage shop.

St Mark’s Place was the hangout of Goth-punk-rockers in the 80s. Today, the area’s lost its grimy magic, but remains one of the best places to buy alternative clothing.

Named after The Stooges song, this store is above Kenka, the Japanese izakaya. Remember when I ate there during my NHK TV shoot?

Inside, it’s a horror-punk wonderland. Photos are usually not allowed, but the store owners let me shoot for this report.

The clowns at the entrance are the first sign…

… that you’ll be running into horror characters here.

If you need a gasmask or pig’s head, this is the place!

Every inch of the space is covered in secondhand clothing. From punk rock band tshirts to Vivienne Westwood pieces.

Japanese street style anarchy.

The stylish staff.

Handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces, like these punk jackets, can be expensive.

The band shirts are cheaper. I once got a great trenchcoat here.

Even if you leave empty-handed, Search and Destroy is a must-visit for the punk nostalgia.

Address: St Mark’s Place is East 8th between 2nd and 3rd Ave, NYC. Search and Destroy is on this street. Take the subway to the 8th St or Astor Place shop, and walk.

What are your favorite NYC clothes and accessory stores? Soon, I’ll post photos from another favorite. More tips in my NYC Goth club and shop guide.

PS: Images are taken with my new camera; what do you think? I upgraded from the Canon Powershot S90 to the S100, available on Amazon.

PPS: Have you added my Tumblr yet? My Song of the Day feature is now there.