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Where to Celebrate NYC WorldPride 2019

For the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (started by Martha P. Johnson) which ignited the gay rights movement, WorldPride is being held in New York City. Whether you’re a tourist in town for a few days or a local who knows the ropes, we’ve rounded up some key events to hit this weekend. Read on. Happy Pride!

 


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The LadyLand Festival is sure to have you dancing, jam-packed with many music artists to bop to, including Poppy, Pussy Riot, Rina Sawayama, Yvie Oddly, and Gossip. Take Coachella but make it gay. The festival starts today with a second line-up tomorrow, so head over to the Brooklyn Mirage for a live music extravaganza.

 

If you’re trying to get wet this weekend, hit up Pride Oasis. This pool party in support of the Hetrick-Martin Institute is a good time for a cause, with a roster of A-list hosts including Indya Moore, Christian Siriano, Aquaria, and more. Taking place at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, make sure to bring your best swimwear and make sure to not forget to RSVP on the Facebook group — it’s a free event, after all!

 

 


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For dancing, consider Devil’s Playground. This rowdy affair at Webster Hall is presented by DJ Ty Sunderland (known for his monthly Heaven on Earth parties) is sure to be heavy on the pop hits. Meanwhile, The Ball Room is perfect for those who like to dress up club-kid-style. This may sound like a nice high-class Cinderella story type vibe, but get prepared for quite the opposite. Presented by Susanne Bartsch and Dreamhouse, expect a night of drag shows, pole dancing, and more. Tickets cost $15- 25, so your bank account will still be intact.

 

 


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What better way to end a momentous Pride weekend than with a massive EDM affair? On Sunday, Kygo with Cirque du Soleil and other special guests are sure to put on a show at Javits Center. Tickets start at $59 but can go up to $7000 if you’re hungry for the full VIP experience — a luxe way to top off a mighty weekend. Plus did you hear the song he just released with Whitney Houston?

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Love Above All Ball Tickets are Available Now

This year’s Pride festivities will include a philanthropic black-tie event to benefit the cause and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Hosted at Rainbow Room, the Love Above All Ball (with support from OUT@NBCUniversal) on June 28th is the only ticketed black-tie event scheduled for the season and will benefit the Born This Way Foundation, which is a non-profit founded by Lady Gaga and co-run by her mother Cynthia Germanotta that provides young people with mental health resources.

 

“Born This Way Foundation was founded with the goal of empowering young people from all walks of life to create a kinder and braver world. Today’s youth are a passionate, collaborative, and diverse generation,” said Cynthia Germanotta, president and co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation, in a statement. “We are proud to be partnering with Rainbow Room for its first-ever Pride event celebrating love, creativity, and community.”

 

The gala will feature a cabaret performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum (and co-star of last year’s A Star is Born) Shangela and will feature live performances by Marina (formerly of Marina and the Diamonds fame) and Betty Who. Additionally, veteran DJs Casey Spooner, Nicky Siano, and Miss Guy will provide the soundtrack for the evening. Sounds like a good night!

 

Tickets for the Love Above All Ball at Rainbow Room are available online now. Start planning your outfit now.

 

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Helmut Lang x Artforum Release Pride Capsule

Helmut Lang and Artforum combined forces to create a capsule collection for Pride month. This is the first time the pair have worked together on a collection, but they have a special relationship as the designer was the first fashion label to advertise with Artforum magazine back in the ’90s.

 

The collection includes a t-shirt and hoodie that features the spines of Artforum’s issues from 2018-19 that form a rainbow flag print (inspired by Daniel Quasar’s 2018 version which includes black and brown stripes) on the back of the garment. The front of the pieces features a new combined logo as well as the dates commemorating this year’s pride season, which marks the 50-year anniversary since the Stonewall Riots launched the gay rights movement. An accompanying campaign, shot by model and Troye Sivan’s boyfriend Jacob Bixenman, stars queer cultural innovators including actor and playwright Jeremy O’Harris, non-binary model Noah Carlos, artist Desi Santiago, and writer Devin Diaz. Priced from $175- $275, proceeds from the garments are set to go towards NYC’s LGBT Community Center.

 

The Helmut Lang x Artforum pride collection is available online now. Check out some pieces below.

 

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Exclusive: John Varvatos Releases First Pride Capsule

Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots — when Black transwomen and drag queens famously fought back against police brutality and brought gay rights to the forefront of the American consciousness — John Varvatos is releasing a limited-edition 3-piece t-shirt collection that benefits amfAR, a non-profit that supports AIDS research. Each of the shirts features a rainbow emblem representing peace, equality, and inclusivity — themes that are integral to the brand as well as pride season as a whole. Additionally, throughout the month JV stores in New York City will display parts of the AIDS memorial quilt to further honor those we’ve lost in the fight for queer liberation.

 

The John Varvatos Pride capsule is available in select stores and online now.

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Private Policy Releases PIXEL Collection

Ahead of its Spring/Summer 2020 collection, New York-based label Private Policy has released a limited-edition capsule collection. Inspired by the checkerboard print that has become a staple for the brand, the PIXEL collection skews the signature print with playful fervor that reminds me of those DIY rave posters from the ’90s. Some key items from the drop include a flowy viscose button downs, matching cyber-punk-inspired biker shorts, and a printed baseball cap with an added hoop detail that’s also available in rainbow print — it is pride month after all. And perfect timing for a brand that considers nightlife such an integral part of its design process.

 

The Private Policy PIXEL collection is available online now with more drops to be released throughout the summer. Check out some pictures (shot by Harvey Lee) below and read our interview with the designers here.

 

 

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