Handsome Furs, Handsome Fashions

Alexei Perry is one half of the Handsome Furs, the stylish, beat-rific indie band she formed with husband Dan Boeckner (of Wolf Parade fame.) She's also a fashion icon -- check out her '50s swimwear-inspired romper (yes, that's a heart stitched on the butt), chandelier necklace, and day-glo bra -- only Perry could make half-undressed look adorable!

Johnny Brenda's, 7/9/09. Read my review here!

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band: Ohhhhh yess! or Ohhhh, nooooooo (At the First Unitarian Church, 3/12/09)

I know that vests are in right now, and I have somewhat of an appreciation for kitsch, but this just seems ridiculous...

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

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band -- I hope your album is better than your outfits!

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Hot Tub: Hip-Hop Chic (at the Starlight Ballroom, 3/19/09)

Hot Tub are 5-piece California-based hip-hop group, whose fly tunes are accompanied by even fly-er duds. I caught them live with the Tings Tings last week, and was impressed by their sassy fashions.

(click any photo to enlarge..)

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

Good looking girls!

Check out Hot Tub's Myspace here.

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Update! Update! Update! Update!

Wow, looking back, it's hard to believe it's been 5 whole months since our last update. Where does the time go?

If you're Rachel, it goes to Seattle, where our sassy, style-seeking snarkpot relocated last summer. Lucky for us all, she's still keeping dibs on what's fresh and cool: check out her finds at Emerald Streets.

A glass tree -- from le neighborhood Rachel.

Meanwhile, Kate's been grooving on a photography kick, taking photos and writing reviews for Philly.com's new hyper-music channel Phrequency. Check out her shiznit here, or cruise to Underwater Explosions for her thoughts on music, fashion, and life in the C.O.B.L.

Finally: as the worlds of music and fashion often collide, Kate will be posting photos, videos and more of fashionable singers, drummers, bass-players, bartenders and concert-goers found in and around the Philly scene. There may be a slight delay in the posting (unlike actual employers, le Face doesn't impose strict deadlines)...so keeping checking back, as we continue the magical, fashionable journey...

The Ting Tings' Katie White: fashion icon! (Kate Bracaglia for Phrequency.com)

With much love,

Rachel + Kate

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Jay McCarroll at my goodbye party

I'm not sure Tim Gunn would approve?
Anyway, goodbye, Philly! It's been a great 22 years, but I'm off to Seattle now.

At the Khyber! (Shockingly) - Sometime in October

If this isn't the dapperest young gentleman that the Khyber has ever seen, then I owe you a PBR.

Rittenhouse Row Fall Fashion Show, 9/5/08, 18+Market

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Flashback: Candyland at Valanni's

Pink hair!: classy at any age.

Happy Feet

Bright sneakers make me happy.

Smile!

Best accessory of all: happy smiles!
Second best accessory: cute summer vests that easily go from work day to hot date

Le Face on the Street: Street Styles vid #3

In case you're wondering, our new video is out:

Leave us love!

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Yelp Elite Event at Mexican Post, 6/24

The inimitable Carrie E. matches her dress to her fabulous hair.

Short summer hair cuts are cool in every way.

My two favorite accesories: unique watches and free margaritas.

(Photo credit: the talented Dave H. Thanks for snapping, Dave!)

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From a Reader: Vintage, Designer, and Home-Made Fabulousness

Describes Arielle: "Vintage shoes and fox collar, dior fedora, marc jacobs jacket, and I made the red dress myself"

We're more than impressed - although you might want to watch the puddles! We wouldn't want you to ruin those gorgeous boots!

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Etsydelphia: May '08

Welcome back to Etsydelphia, the best of online, handmade philadelphiana!

1. Slevin11's LOVE Robert Indiana Buttons
Show some love for Love Park! Sadly, the 79-year old Robert Indiana failed to copyright his most famous work, and knockoffs are everywhere.



Make a matching donation to the Creative Commons Foundation to atone for your sins, o piratical one.


2. jaymacalgiano's Philly Skyline and Ben Franklin tees

If you want ethereal fabric-art testaments to Comcast's domination of the skyline or the traffic jams on the way to the shore, these are your best bets.
Also available in the meat world at Mew (906 Christian).









3. VIX Emporium's West Philly patches
The irrepressible VIX Emporium (Classicists take note, the real-world boutique is at 5009 Baltimore avenue) sells these Gocco print messenger-chic denim patches and other fabulous handmade items.
We're craving their vintage typeface rebus notecards, too.

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