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Goldbar is known for many things: a gilded decor fit for kings but enjoyed by downtown New Yorkers, late-night Sunday ragers, and a damn difficult door. This week, GoldBar is having a grand re-opening to present their new features, and we had a chance to talk to partners Shaun Rose, Jonny Lennon, and Udi Vaknin for an inside sneak peek. We checked out the new space and found out what the nightlife veterans had to say about the changing industry, and picked their brain on some upcoming projects.


[Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney] [Harry Brant, Karlie Kloss, Peter Brant Jr.]
If you couldn't make down to Miami for Art Basel this year, we've got you covered. Thanks to Instagram, you can stay in the know and get up to date coverage of all of the hottest happenings. From parties to galleries, and everything in between, these are the industry insiders you should be following for instant access to the best of Art Basel. More>>



[Jenne Lombardo] [Lauren Santo Domingo] [Leigh Lezark]
Art Basel in full swing, which means that industry A-listers have made their annual pilgrimage down to Miami to enjoy the week's festivities. With all of the premieres, after parties and dinners going down this week, you better believe that we're in store for some seriously stellar fashion. Last night did not disappoint, as party goers stepped out ready to impress. From an intimate Chanel dinner to a Valentino & Interview Mag rooftop party, click through to see the best dressed guests in Miami last night.
The Miami Art Basel is a premiere destination for contemporary art collectors and art lovers worldwide. It's the perfect place for buyers and sellers to mingle, party, and escape the winter gloom. The weekend is definitely not all play, but there are some amazing events and parties to make up for that. Here is our guide to the music scene in Miami this week. We've picked out a few performances you won't want to miss, including ones by Araabmuzic, Hundred Waters, Twin Shadow, Purity Ring, and Teengirl Fantasy. More»




[Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney] [Dasha Zhukova, Demi Moore] [Harry Brant, Karlie Kloss, Peter Brant Jr.]
If you couldn't make down to Miami for Art Basel this year, we've got you covered. Thanks to Instagram, you can stay in the know and get up to date coverage of all of the hottest happenings. From parties to galleries, and everything in between, these are the industry insiders you should be following for instant access to the best of Art Basel.
Mykki Blanco has infiltrated the hip hop scene with acrylic wigs and short shorts in tow. Blanco, Hip Hop's latest trans star, has a Nicki Minaj way about his rhymes, and the self confidence of a crude punk like Sid Vicious. Mykki Blanco's latest video, "Wavvy," was released today, and the social media sphere can't help but question: who is this new cross dressing bad boy of hip hop? Keep reading to learn more about Mykki Blanco in today's Style Phile! More»
Hiroshi Sugimoto's long running photography project entitled "Couleurs de l'Ombre," or "Colors of Shadow" resulted in a collaboration between himself and Hermès. Sugimoto takes long exposure shots of cinema screens which results in vibrant and colorful photos with light passing through a prism. More»
Called the "Olympics of the art world" by The Daily Telegraph, Art Basel is considered the world's leading contemporary art fair. Each year, nearly 300 international galleries -- chosen from a pool of 1,000 -- flock to the Swiss metropolis to showcase over 2,500 works, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos, and performances. Thus, for a few days each June, Basel becomes a mecca of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, Warhol, Koons, Christo, Hirst, and much more. Now in it's 43rd edition, Art Basel is expecting over 65,000 visitors over the course of this year's fair. Will you be among them? If so, here's a few facts that will help you navigate the weekend. More»
New York nightlife has officially been taken over by an army of cool fashion savvy downtown 'it' girls. The following squad of girl power DJs includes the style icon Mia Moretti and the BFF duo Cassie Coane and Harley Viera Newton. These gals turn to music and fashion to prove that the club scene is a woman's world. Check out these 6 slides that reveal our favorite jockeys who have brought back the sass into the science behind spinning.
[Photo: DJ Mia Moretti] More»
We're familiar with pop-up stores, but there's a new hot concept in the short-term usage of space, and it's something we can all get on board with: the pop-up club. From cities as foreign as Istanbul and as familiar as Miami, jet-setters no longer have to search for the local hot spot because where the well-heeled crowd travels, the clubs now follow.
[Photo: Boom Boom Room in Istanbul] More»
Last Friday saw the opening of the Simon Burch and James Lavelle curated art show, Daydreaming with… The Hong Kong Edition. Daydreaming with… is rebellious and hip, much like its curators. A multi-sensory experience that is anything but conventional, the exhibition is a subtle explosion of visuals, ambient sounds, textures and smell. Uniquely set against black curtains in a dimmed out space, the exhibition feels like the Eyes Wide Shut set team were left in charge—a fresh break from the usual blinding fluorescents of an art gallery. More»