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DANCES OF VICE, NYC STEAMPUNK GOTHIC RETRO VINTAGE PARTY. VALENTINE’S DAY BALL, SWING DANCE & BURLESQUE.
This year, how did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Yukiro and I went to Dances of Vice, a New Romantic / dark vintage event run by my friend Shien Lee. This time, the theme was “La Vie Parisienne: Bal de la Saint-Valentin.” An orchestra, burlesque, dancing mime, red wine.
The night featured retro show girls…
Romantic swing dancers…
Peek-a-boo burlesque with giant feather fans… girls in 1950s dresses…
And Yukiro in gold boots and a yukata! (Photos above by Michael Blase)
Riverside Church was the ideal backdrop for these mysterious portraits, shot by Steven Rosen.
Yukiro’s makeup and glitter snake bracelet (from a Fabric District store) are to die for.
Before Dances of Vice, we took a few photos in the lobby of Yotel. That’s a Takuya Angel scarf.
Love the space-lights of our futuristic hotel.
Vintage fuzzy coat: got it in London, years ago
Hair flower clips: gifted by Angelica Brigade
Gothic black dress: it’s a lace dress from Hong Kong over this long h.NAOTO dress, which I pinned up
The church arches glowed with Gothic Paris projections.
Between performances, guests danced to the live music of Benjamin Ickies’ This Ambitious Orchestra.
Even the photobooth had a retro feel.
Reader Gili joined us.
Fashion inspired by centuries past.
Fin de siecle, Roaring Twenties, 1950s.
Mastermind Shien Lee, in full swing.
A saucy ending: the can-can!
How charming to time-travel for a night! If you’re in NYC, I encourage you to attend Shien’s events, as she always nails the mood and music. There’s a new weekly dinner burlesque show, Nuit Blanche, at Brasserie Beaumarchais each Wednesday night. Disko Nouveaux, the New Romantic party, continues every second Saturday at Le Poisson Rouge. Upcoming balls are inspired by Japan and Shanghai; check Dances of Vice for upcoming listings.
Are you fond of burlesque? Retro lifestyle and fashion? What do you think of the elegant, vintage outfits in the photos above?
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FASHION BLOGGERS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: HOW TO ATTEND & GET INVITATIONS? CONCEPT KOREA RUNWAY SHOW.
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?
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