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R.I.P. Alexander McQueen

” For his March 1995 “Highland Rape” show, McQueen sent his models down the catwalk in ripped lace dresses and skirts with what appeared to be tampon strings attached. The 1996 “Hunger” show featured clothing and jewelry that evoked bondage and decay, while the “Untitled” show of 1998 (originally named “The Golden Shower” but changed because the sponsor, American Express, felt it was too risqué) highlighted a model with what looked like a bit between her teeth, walking through water lit with yellow light.

The outrageousness of McQueen’s shows has led to accusations of misogyny (an accusation often leveled at gay designers for the supposed fantasy women they try to create) and exploitation, but the “bad boy of fashion” is quick to counter these accusations. “Highland Rape,” he explained, was about the “rape” of Scotland by the British, a subject that had a personal resonance as his family is of Scottish descent.

Moreover, he insisted that his attitude towards women is informed by his having witnessed as a child scenes of violence involving his sister: “Everything I’ve done since then was for the purpose of making women look stronger, not naïve,” he was quoted in The Independent Fashion Magazine in 2000, “models are there to showcase what I’m about, nothing else. It’s nothing to do with misogyny.”

” —http://www.glbtq.com/arts/mcqueen_a.html

I was very lucky to meet PEDRO BELL a.k.a. CAPT.DRAW  backstage after a Deee-lite concert in 1991  and he gave me this concert review in Pedro’s unique  style. I was already a fan  but this generous gesture on his behalf will move me until I d…

I was very lucky to meet PEDRO BELL a.k.a. CAPT.DRAW  backstage after a Deee-lite concert in 1991  and he gave me this concert review in Pedro’s unique  style. I was already a fan  but this generous gesture on his behalf will move me until I die. That’s what it’s all about-  giving and receiving.   A few weeks ago I heard that Bernie Worrell ( Talking Heads , P-funk , Woo warriors )  and the Black Rock coalition were playing at santos party house to raise funds for Pedro who is in need .  here is a link to the site to make a donation and offer this profound dude  some comfort in this difficult phase he’s going thru.  - Kier

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10581525

below is some more info on how to help and the event .

Pedro Bell, a legendary P-funk album cover artist and psychedelic cartoonist, is ailing and in urgent need of care. The Black Rock Coalition is stirring up action to raise funds to help cover his living and medical expenses, and to allow his family …

Pedro Bell, a legendary P-funk album cover artist and psychedelic cartoonist, is ailing and in urgent need of care. The Black Rock Coalition is stirring up action to raise funds to help cover his living and medical expenses, and to allow his family to develop opportunities for his in-demand work. Their recent Miracle for a Maggot funkraiser at Santos Party House featured Bernie Worrell, Ronny Drayton, Andre Lassalle, Kelsey Warren, Melvin Gibbs Luqman Brown, J.T. Lewis and special guests Corey Glover & Will Calhoun w an appearance by Vernon Reid.

Please show your love and support by donating here - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10581525

Mallia”Queen of Funk” Franklin  is  finally at rest. As the first lady to sing in P-funk  and Parlet , she  introduced many key players to George.   I took these photos of Mallia at the grammies in 2004  when she played with P-funk. I will miss you Mallia Franklin, but your voice and sense of humor will be in my heart forever . my tribute:

http://myfunk.ning.com/profile/MalliaqueenoffunkFranklin

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1321397594683&ref=mf

photos: lady miss kier

*http://www.discogs.com/artist/Mallia+Franklin

recommends things to do tonite:    ARI-UP, LADY KIER ,KIM-ANNE plus more at le  POISSON ROUGE .  HAITI  LADIES

recommends things to do tonite:    ARI-UP, LADY KIER ,KIM-ANNE plus more at le  POISSON ROUGE .  HAITI  LADIES

Last time I deejayed with KIM ANN FOXMAN I had a ball. We were in barcelona at Sylvia Prada’s club it was a  DISCO DEMOLITION FORCE . We had fun running around the streets of barcelona before the party. here are some clips. I’m looking forward to spinning with her again tomorrow night.

One of my heros is ARI UP  from the Slits . When i was a wreckless  ignorant youth I stole this record CUTfrom a friend . I still feel guilty and surprised that I would steal from a friend.  (sorry jennifer Miller- it was me  )  But I had to have it.  Her band was refreshing  with its pioneering fusion of dub bass , funk ,punk, and human empowering lyrics.

set times tomorro for HAITI’S LADIES      benefit for Doctors without Borders

11-11:45 Aleix and Ilirjana (punky reggae set together)

11:45- 12:30 Allison

12:30-1:15 Ari

1:15-2 Kier

2-2:45 Kim Ann

2:45-4  Dirty Jean

Ebony Bones AND Fab Five Freddy = stunned look  on my face photo by: DWAYNE COOPER

Ebony Bones AND Fab Five Freddy = stunned look  on my face

photo by: DWAYNE COOPER

Tues Jan 26th   MISS EBONY BONES  smashed it at the mercury lounge. it’ s awkward when your hero’s are atleast 20 years younger than you because you know they would probably never believe it. I came gushing backstage anyway……and look who else was there to congradulate …

photos by: Lady Kier  and  Heather Sommerfield,

My top song last night : “Don’t fart on my heart ” by Ebony Bones. Penny Arcade had a stellar lineup of supporters to read from her new book and  perform  including Debbie Harry, Julie Atlas Muz , John Kelly,Dirty Martini,Sara…

My top song last night : “Don’t fart on my heart ” by Ebony Bones.

Penny Arcade had a stellar lineup of supporters to read from her new book and  perform  including Debbie Harry, Julie Atlas Muz , John Kelly,Dirty Martini,Sarah Schulman,Tigger, Jessica Rabbit,and a lot more.