Ladyfag
occupation: writer, performer, and nightlife personality
Lady Fag is iconic in the nightlife world of NYC, infamous for her parties where often, the most hungry for a flash of genius come just to see what she is going to wear. Filming her was a whirlwind of creative energy and I was swept up into her passion for self-expression through her style. She is a visionary when it comes to adorning herself, and the endorphine rush is infectious. Garlands that are used as decoration on Mexican altars wrap around as a dress, sheer dresses become head pieces a la Grace Jones, and her grandmother’s-inspired thick nude tights morph into the most modern of Margiela-esque outfits, butt pads and all. Nothing stands between her fearlessness and her imagination – when asked to come to a party in a futuristic theme, she easily moves from “high” to “low”, dressing herself in a clear plastic garment bag and a lamp shade from the hardware store as a hat. Lady Fag is from Toronto, where she owned a vintage clothing store for 10 years. It was from that experience that she grew to appreciate the value of time-honored clothing – the cut, the fabric, the importance of having one great piece over mass shopping and the consumption of clothing that goes in and out in a season. She dresses in extremes, with no affinity for moderation. Especially enamored with Mexican culture, she took a day long horseback ride into the mountains to find her most valued shirt, loved for its hand-made details. Pouring through her closet is akin to a feast fit for a king or queen, but probably most inspiring is her “fuck you” attitude, combined with her open spirit and confidence in who she is.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
wow wow wow love her!!!
September 3rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
What an inspiration!!
September 4th, 2009 at 12:51 am
The girls got class….XX
September 4th, 2009 at 7:52 am
wow, i wish i had a sliver of her confidence
September 4th, 2009 at 11:00 am
that kinda made my day. no actually my month
September 4th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
SHE is my bitch and I LOVE her realness (among other things).
September 5th, 2009 at 2:19 am
i lived with her and had a relationship with her for 3 years and know her inside and out and i love her. our house was always beautiful and her closet was magical. Lupita Y Chucho Forever!!!!
September 6th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
fabosh
September 14th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Style and Strength…An awe inspiring woman.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Yes very wonderful. Was inspiring to watch!
September 28th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
i love ladyfag! her energy is magical
i used to have a mad crush on her when she use to live in toronto
GUAPA!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:38 am
There are certain people that make me so happy just because they EXIST that I am moved to tears. Ladyfag is the only one I haven’t fucked yet. What I really don’t understand is why she (and I, and said others that move me to tears by existing) are not independently fucking wealthy as shit… if anyone deserves everything in the world it is her, and she would never expect any of it.
SOMEONE BUY HER THE MCQUEEN SHOES PLEASE.
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
A breathe of fresh air, oh how i miss the lady…….such joy she brought me!
January 5th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
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February 13th, 2010 at 11:16 am
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February 14th, 2010 at 10:58 am
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February 17th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
This is one of my favorite clips!
February 26th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
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February 27th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Creamed my pants looking at her Rick Owens Boots. I want to make her my Dolly so bad…. Love to [U] from San Francisco.
March 1st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
loveeeeeeeeeee lady! such an inspiration to many!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Lady Fag is such a star! I’m a big fan. I may even be a groupie!
Go, go Lady Fag!!
March 16th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
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April 12th, 2010 at 8:19 am
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April 17th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
She’s like a combination of all of the strong, confident women from Almodovar’s films. I-BOW-DOWN!!!!!
April 20th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Dear Lady-
of the 24….what can be said?
do you have time?
i am not part of the scene or the whirlwind.
can we meet?
if not….
then…
most resepectfully,
J.D. Szalla
May 14th, 2010 at 9:50 am
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July 6th, 2010 at 4:55 am
[...] I ♡ LadyFag! StyleLikeU has a great tour of her closet and boudoir. I think she’s divine, and I’d [...]