Which Came First, the New Club Kids or Gaga?


The club kids are alright. Photo by Douglas Friedman for The New York Times

“Club kids are back!” declares the NY Times right about now, as it tries to decide if Lady Gaga is responsible for a new wave of faboo avant-garde clubwear found out and about in nightlife these days. Hmmmm… Methinks, it’s the other way around, and that Gaga just steals (lovingly) from the bold looks that have been rocking downtown NYC for years. But you can peek at the article and decide.

And while you’re there, flip through the accompanying slideshow to glimpse after-hours fixtures such as Susanne Bartsch, musician/artist Casey Spooner, impresario Josh Wood and club honey Ladyfag modeling everthing from LaCroix to Trash and Vaudeville.


Casey Spooner, Susanne Bartsch and Ladyfag: Ready for another day at the office. Photo by Douglas Friedman for The New York Times.