Fashion: Closing time at 501 Club
Rather than going understated, revelers on the 501 Club's final night (Jan. 8) went all-out to celebrate its short run.
By Ellen Dahl Lawson
27, mother
What are you wearing? Faux fur from my boss, knits from Heartbreaker, Iamnotfruit necklace by Nicole Pamelia, hair by Mark Dolan, my Lucky boots.
Which musician's style reflects your own? Spice Girls circa '97.
Describe your favorite night out recently: NOT New Year's Eve.
Favorite 501 Club memory: Kevin Troy Boy Toy and the Almost Virgins, pterodactyl wings and Gooch dishin' drinks.
Jake Thompson
24, TV production assistant; Fashionasty founder
What are you wearing? Coat by Sissy, top and loafers by Haus of Glitter, pants by A Tight Squeeze, belt by Towanda LaMay, Chanel purse. Everything was bought this morning at Salvation Army and the result of a hangover.
Describe your style: I'm like the Black Swan: polished, but there's always a little crack showing.
Which musician's style reflects your own? Kate Bush and Lil' Kim ("How Many Licks"-era).
Favorite 501 Club memory: I don't remember because I usually wake up at the Eagle.
Jack Randol
23, Walker Art Center membership department
What are you wearing? Thrift, thrift, thrift and Talbots.
Describe your style: Ronald McDonald meets Robin Williams in "Toys."
Which musician's style reflects your own? Klaus Nomi.
Favorite 501 Club memory: Dancing with Mutating Meltdown at the Cameo Sessions.
Christy Hunt
34, Pink Mink guitarist; talent buyer and party queen
What are you wearing? Satin romper from Forever 21 bought used at Buffalo Exchange. Belt from Heartbreaker, shoes from Blacklist, earrings from Rewind Vintage.
Which musician's style reflects your own? Marianne Faithfull, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Yoko Ono, David Bowie, Lydia Lunch.
Favorite 501 Club memory: My Sunday shows with bartenders Ryan, Gooch and Dave. Slovko playing Duran Duran post-bar. The first Kevin Troy Boy Toy show. Kevin got full-frontal and we should have been arrested.
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Ellen Dahl Lawson
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