Work It

I just love Fritz Helder & The Phantoms. Their debut album is the perfect getting ready music for a night out. So throw on some glitter and strut your stuff.

Fritz Helder & The Phantoms - Making A Scene



Download: Making A Scene (Al-P Remix)

Róisín Murphy + Moloko

I've loved Róisín Murphy ever since her days in Moloko. And I loved her first solo album, "Ruby Blue". But it was with her second solo album, "Overpowered", that I became a devout Róisín super fan. It blew me away like no album had done in a long time. If you haven't heard it... you really should. Here's a little megamix featuring the best of Róisín in Moloko and as a solo artist. Long live Miss Murphy.

Tracklist:

1. The Time Is Now
2. Sing It Back (Mousse T ‘I Feel Love’ Remix)
3. Familiar Feeling (Timo Maas Main Mix)
4. Let Me Know (Joey Negro Destination Boogie Mix)
5. Overpowered (Seamus Haji Remix)

Download: Róisín Murphy + Moloko Megamix

Róisín Murphy's Look Book

A short interview with Róisín Murphy talking about her outfit. I like when she says she has to switch up her style because other pop stars are now adopting her avant-garde look. Lady GaGa, I'm looking in your direction.

Surprise!

This is too cool. The latest issue of Visionaire magazine features one of a kind pop-ups designed by the likes of Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, and Gareth Pugh. The twelve hardcover pop-up books are housed in a cloth-covered case with a magnetized closure and an engraved metal plaque. Get yours at www.visionaireworld.com





Watch the magic unfold! Visionare Magazine #55 Surprise!

Bienvenue, Monsieur Pugh

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge fan of Gareth Pugh. When I saw his collection for Spring/Summer 2009, I instantly thought of eccentric performer Klaus Nomi. In fact, Jean Paul Gaultier's Couture show for Spring 2009 was influenced by Klaus Nomi as well. It's funny when there's a certain feeling going on in the world of fashion, that the designers seem to pick up on. I guess that's how trends are born.

Klaus Nomi (circa 1981)

Gareth Pugh Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2009 Couture Collection

Factory Party Submissions

I'm very excited for the upcoming Factory Party. I'm going to submit some pieces this time around, but I've been having a tough time deciding which ones to pick. I'm considering these two (click on them to see them full size). But you can help me decide by checking out the rest of my work at: http://julio-cesar.deviantart.com/

We Love The Nightlife. We Love To Boogie.

I've always been interested in the New York Club Kid scene of the late 80s and early 90s. If you've seen the movie "Party Monster", you know what I'm talking about. Michael Alig, James St. James, Richie Rich, Amanda Lepore, and Sophia Lamar were all a part of it. So where are our Club Kids now? Alig is in prison, convicted for the murder of his drug dealer. St. James published the book "Disco Bloodbath" and has appeared as a guest judge on America's Next Top Model. Richie Rich, along with Traver Rains, launched the hugely successful HEATHERETTE fashion line. Lepore and Lamar are now both successful models/recording artists. Amanda has become the muse for photographer David LaChapelle, and Sophia is featured in the Scissor Sisters video for "Filthy/Gorgeous".

We've seen a resurgence in the whole Club Kid scene in recent years with The MisShapes and (the now defunct) BOOMBOX in London, where stars like Kylie Minogue, Róisín Murphy and Siobhan Donaghy went to get their groove on.

Download: Filthy/Gorgeous (Unclean Mix)

"Filthy/Gorgeous" video directed by John Cameron Mitchell.