In previous weeks, we’ve highlighted: David Bowie, Marky Ramone, Glenn O’Brien & David Johansen.
TBB exclaimed: “At Max’s Kansas City, there was not a Max, and it wasn’t in Kansas City. What you would find, however, was the birth of celebrity nightlife in New York City, a collision of culture greats before they became cliches, glamour with a tattered cuff.”
The Guardian received a front row seat to see the new collection and reports back: “Fur hotpants and tailored fur trousers will fail to appeal to most, even without ethical concerns, but this hardly matters.
What you see on the catwalk is show business, and what you will see in the shop will no doubt be edited and refined.
This was a particularly strong collection, with fringed wool shifts, extravagantly sculpted knits and crystal-edged chiffon cocktail dresses bringing an almost couture level of detail to the clothes.”
Read the full article here.
Would you wear any of these looks?
An official statement reads:
“Today Michelle Obama continues a nearly century-long tradition that is important to American history and beloved by the public.
The donation of an inaugural gown is a long-held tradition and the most visible of the objects our historians collect to document and explore the contributions of first ladies to the presidency and American society.”
Yesterday’s bio on Kraut reads: “Kraut made their first ever public performance, opening for The Clash at Bonds, and from that point on, there’s no turning back.
Though young (Johnny 13, Davey 15, Doug 18, and Don 22), they committed themselves to an irreversible course of action playing clubs called A-7, Max’s Kansas City, and just about anyplace that could hold a few punks.”
Read the full piece here.
Yesterday’s feature reads: “In 1965 Reed and Cale formed Velvet Underground, along with former college mates of Reed Sterling Morrison and Mareen Tucker.
The band was adopted by Andy Warhol, who managed them, and became the house band at Max’s Kansas City in New York. Warhol’s influence helped the band get a record label and a higher profile.
On the flip side, Warhol demanded the band include Nico on their debut album, something they didn’t want, which is why the album is entitled “The Velvet Underground and Nico”, to insinuate she wasn’t really part of the band.”
Enjoy the full piece here.
