A few days ago, I dowsed myself in glitter and headed to Bardot, to scope out the Los Angeles incarnation of NYC’s infamous Mr. Black. Known for its bottomless waiters and outrageous theme nights, Mr. Black LA has been going strong ever since Luke Nero teamed up with glamorous producer Lenora Claire. Together with Gregory Alexander and Mr. Rusty Updegraff, they’ve been hosting what’s become one of LA’s hottest gay club nights since September. This week’s theme was dedicated to Tom of Finland – one of the most influential homoerotic and fetish artists of the twentieth century. His depictions of musclebound cops, sailors and leather daddies are iconic in and outside of the gay community. One of my beloved designers, Vivienne Westwood, even featured his art on some of her T-shirts, modeled by Sid Vicious, back in the SEX store days.
