Sunday, July 05, 2009

Lights shine brightly (too brightly?)

Lights are a Brooklyn-based psychedelic dance-pop band whose far-out jams are matched out by their outlandish outfits.

Here are they are at Johnny Brenda's back in June, opening for Bill Callahan:






I do love hoodies -- AND sparkles -- but I feel like I'd be afraid of a nip slip in this little number.

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Friday, May 29, 2009

MASSIVE Spring/Summer Trend Watch

Hipsters, fashion. Fashion, hipsters. Love it (it’s ok to admit it), hate it, you have to give credit where credit is due: there’s some pretty bizarro stuff going on fashion-wise in the City O.B.L. these days. (Whoever said Philly was all about sweatpants and Eagles jerseys has clearly never been to Johnny Brenda’s on a weekend.) And while I’m no Leanne Marshall (or even a Jay McCarroll, for that matter), I have to wonder: who decides when something is in? Is there some special memo that goes out, on some secret underground bulletin board, alerting everyone: VELCRO SNEAKERS ARE NOW OK AGAIN? And if so…how can I become a member?

Anyway, no matter how you slice it, one thing is for certain: just because something is in style doesn’t mean it’s ok to wear. Here are some of the more unusual trends we’ve spotted in the past few months…enjoy, and proceed with caution. (click any photo to enlarge)


Knit Hats in the Summertime

At the First Unitarian Church


At Pilam, West Philly


Adam Elliott, drummer, Times New Viking. At Kung Fu Necktie


Throw-Away Vests


At Johnny Brenda’s


Rachel Stolte, vocalist, Great Northern. At Johnny Brenda’s


Joey D'Auria, drummer, Love City. At the Barbary


Harry Potter Glasses


Erik Arnesen, guitarist, Great Lake Swimmers. At Johnny Brenda’s


At Johnny Brenda’s


Rodrigo Amarante, guitarist/vocalist, Little Joy. At the Khyber


Suspenders


Andrew Thiboldeaux, keyboardist, Pattern is Movement. At the First Unitarian Church


Patrick Marsceill, drummer, Blood Feathers. At the North Star Bar


Daniel Hart, guitarist/violinist, St. Vincent. At the First Unitarian Church


Dude-Brooches (Dooches)


At Kung Fu Necktie


At Human BBQ, Pilam


Matching Guy-Girl Haircuts


At Johnny Brenda’s


At Pilam

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Monday, May 04, 2009

Funky fresh at PB+J (World Cafe Live, 5/1/09)

Who's funky-fresher: Riff, or the chick behind him with the glowing pants?


--OR-- these shoeless, percussion-ing hippie hooligans?

Sweet socks, dude!

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Monday, April 27, 2009

In absence of a real post, we present: meaningless, yet hilarious hipster drivel

Faceadelphia doesn't seek out any particular fashion demographic (other than, of course, people in Philly <----a demographic in themselves!) but we were quite pleased/amused to learn that one of our photos, the infamous man-in-pajamas shot (see below) has been usurped (with credit!) by local mindblower, Fucking hipsters in Philadelphia. As far as we're concerned, it's the best photo on the site!



Says the silly caption:
Pajamas, man. I just picked up this shit at Circle Thrift to show you how thrifty I am. This pattern is fucking ugly, but maybe if I pair it with this top hat, I’ll achieve the ultimate in counterculture weirdness while I watch this Pitchfork-approved band.

Tee hee. The original site (look at this fucking hipster) is even funnier. Check it out here.

More photos soon!

K+R

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The New "Gang" Uniform -- 4/7 at the Khyber

What's with girl-fronted hip-hop bands and looking like your closet threw up all over you these days? Gang are a Philly-based electro-dance band, with dueling MCs, and a whole lotta sparkles...do they have what it takes to make it work?



(c) 2009, K. Bracaglia for Philly.com. Do not use without permission.

Le Face says yes...but only because we love headbands and glitter!

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Thursday, April 09, 2009

Dangerous Ponies, Dangerous Fashions (Pilam, Sometime in February, 2009)

Dangerous Ponies are a local band here in Philadelphia, known for their dance-pop beats, crazy-dancing percussionists, and outlandish, colorful fashions. Check 'em out!




All images (c) Kate Bracaglia for Phrequency.com. Do not use without permission.

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Monday, April 06, 2009

Fashionable Crowds (Johnny Brenda's, January-March, 2009)

Are a lot of musicians known for being well-dressed and snappily-attired? Absolutely. But sometimes the fans coming to see them are just as impressive! Here are a couple faves from the past few months...





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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The return of grunge: Swedish style (at the Barbary, 3/8/09)

Masshysteri are a Swedish punk band, comprised of members the Vicious, Regulations, Lost Patrol Band, Insurgent Kid, International Noise Conspiracy, and more.

They're also, it seems, purveyors of a new breed of grunge-punk: black jeans, flannel, denim shirts, studded belts.



Rock on guys!

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