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Motel Rocks x Jessie Mesa's "OTHER WORLD" Pop-Up Party
Vintage fashion staple Motel Rocks hosted a 2-day gifting suite and afterparty to commemorate their collaboration with model and influencer Jessie Mesa. Produced by Juice House, Sasha Yimsuan, Ariel Myint, and Josie Gonazlez, the atmosphere was buzzing.
Photos by Josh Aikin
Anonymous Gallery Salsa Competition
On Wednesday night, anonymous gallery, Embajada, Wonder Press and Cristine Brache rallied for a Salsa competition at Mehanata. The flyer read, "bring a date or fall in love," and yeah, Mehanata's definitely the place to fall in love. Throughout the night, Brujo_Selector and dj mid provided tunes that kept the energy lively. When the actual competition started around three quarters in, Gia Kuan, Daniel Arnold, Yung Nihilist, Patricia Margarita Hernandez took their place as judges. There was a fun crowd dressed as casually as one would expect on a weekday night in the LES.
Ludovic de Saint Sernin SS24 Afterparty
After the show in Paris, Nick Vogelson, Ana Kirova, and Ludovic de Saint Sernin, who lead Document Journal, Feeld, and LdSS respectively, came together to commemorate Pride and celebrate LdSS Spring/Summer 2024 presentation. They, along with co-host Mia Khalifa, gathered at the Times Square EDITION, where they welcomed a mix of familiar faces and new acquaintances. Everyone must have received a memo that the dress code of the night was all-black — or maybe it was just sexy, because every attendee was serving "Lust," matching the collection itself.
Photos by Cristos Katsiaouni
Flamingo Estate x MYTHERESA "Summer Body Shop" Opening
Richard Christiansen’s Flamingo Estate collaborated with luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa to bring to life a Summer Body Shop in East Hampton, a weekend shopping destination housed in a former mechanic's workshop. Painted entirely in Flamingo Estate’s signature pistachio green color — tires and tools included — the space exudes a mix of scents, including rubber from a wall of tires, as well as Flamingo Estate fragrances like Clarity and Euphoria.
The Summer Body Shop opening event, co-hosted by Mytheresa's Heather Kaminetsky, was an oasis of beauty and luxury, where guests were transported to a world of sophistication and elegance. It attracted some notable guests including Bobbi Brown, Sarah Hoover, and Charlotte Groeneveld. Also in attendance were Hannah Bronfman and Brendan Fallis, who recently welcomed their second baby Claude, and Jenné Lombardo and Harvey Newton-Hayden, who left the event with candles and kale chips. However, the guest who generated the most buzz was Martha Stewart, a long-time Flamingo Estate advocate who took photos and indulged in shopping without restraint. The ambiance was brimming with anticipation, as fashion enthusiasts and trendsetters eagerly explored the stunning offerings on display.
Photos courtesy of Joe Schildhorn / BFA.com
Stepping out of the uber, there was a slight breeze and a scent of rain in the air. I thought it would downpour at any moment. It was 10:15 pm, I had just taken an edible, and really didn’t want to be outside, let alone at a festival, but never the less, I was — ready for whatever the night would throw at me. The thirteen minute ride was a much needed moment of solace before what would be a night of dancing to ear-splitting music, skin-to-skin with other festival-goers and dodging people I didn't necessarily want to see.
Everyone pushed, shoved and plunged themselves into what looked like a scene straight out of Skins; the line extended far out past any of the actual performances. Pleasers, demonias, and new rocks splashed and splayed through the puddles in the muddy ground underfoot keeping festival-goers elevated enough to stay clear from any wardrobe mishaps. There were people (obviously) from Bushwick, millenial gays probably from midtown, and hair unicorns that made me think I landed at a radical fairy meet-up. Regardless of what kind of queer you were, you were there for the same thing, a place to feel radically accepted, beautiful and free — a place enlivened by a feminine sensibility.
Like the LadyLand festival, it was my first time under the K bridge and based on the first few glances (and "heyyys" from familiar faces in the line), I knew that it would be a weird fucking night, but at least it was one filled with good music. Upon arrival, I texted my old manager who told me she'd be there. She said she was where Big Freedia was about to perform. I went over to that stage and within minutes recognized my old manager on stage twerking with the Queen Diva herself. It was hysterical, iconic, and a foreshadowing of the night ahead.
The rest of the night was a rush — and not because it smelled like poppers everywhere, but with nearly 6,000 people underneath the bridge, the festival seemed especially transient. Ladyfag put together a roster of impressive artists like Honey Dijon, Peaches, Big Freedia, Gottmik, and Ms. Nina who graced the stage with iconic sets, igniting memories in the new location. For Ladyfag had always been a dream since the festival's inception. The electro-clash singer, famous for the provocative anthem "Fuck the Pain Away," embodies the rebellious spirit of LadyLand and everything it stands for. And of course, how could I forget the DJs — Memphy, Joselo and thelimitdoesnotexist, among others — in the other zones, who made it so that there was truly something for everyone.
I could go on and on blabbling about my first time at LadyLand but I’ve said enough. There’s a video below so see for yourself.
