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"The Noughties saw the rise of a new generation of Club Kids following in the footsteps of their predecessors--the original Club Kids of New York City, who, in turn, had followed London's Blitz generation. In the early 1980s, the Blitz Club in London's Covent Garden became the focal point for an alternative club scene--frequented by Adam Ant, Boy George, Siouxsie Sioux and Steve Strange--which spawned even more radical clubs such as Leigh Bowery's infamous Taboo club in London's Leicester Square. Bowery famously enjoined, "Dress as though your life depends on it or don't bother," a mantra the new Club Kids have adopted as their own. They dress outrageously, with a penchant for kitsch and anti-fashion. Often with a mixture of their own self-made outfits and carefully selected labels (predominantly Vivienne Westwood), oversized accessories, excessive amounts of make-up and frequently highly androgynous looks, these flamboyant clubbers have created a vibrant New Club Kids' scene in London's bohemian nightlife underground"--Publisher's web site.
The Noughties saw the emergence of a new generation of Club Kids, inspired by their predecessors and adopting a radical approach to self-expression. This book chronicles the vibrant London club scene of the early 1980s, focusing on the Blitz Club and its influential patrons like Adam Ant and Boy George, which gave rise to more extreme venues such as Leigh Bowery's Taboo club. The new Club Kids embrace a philosophy of dressing as if their lives depend on it, utilizing a mix of self-made outfits, designer labels like Vivienne Westwood, oversized accessories, and androgynous looks to create a distinctive anti-fashion aesthetic within London's bohemian nightlife.
The book documents the evolution of the Club Kids phenomenon, tracing its lineage from the Blitz generation in London to the Noughties scene. It highlights the distinctive fashion choices and the underlying philosophy of radical self-expression that defined these subcultures. The publisher's description emphasizes the visual and cultural impact of these groups on London's nightlife. The material suggests a focus on cultural history and the aesthetics of youth subcultures.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
3791345540
ISBN-13:
9783791345543
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