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Photos courtesy of the Misshapes |
“The
great thing is that even if you’re ugly, you’ll look
cool in our photos.” So says Greg Krelenstein, “the
Other Guy” in the NYC threesome known as the Misshapes.
Whether that statement is true is hard to tell, ’cause I
can’t seem to find an ugly mug among the thousands
snapped and featured in the just-out book of killer
portraits they’ve suitably tagged Misshapes ($25,
MTV Press). OK, so I did find a few who appear to be
doing ugly things, but, in the eye of the Misshapen,
that’s simply beautiful.
In
addition to Krelenstein, the Misshapes are Leigh Lezark and
Geordon Nicol. Lezark’s the face; Nicol, apparently, is the
brain. Together the trio is something of a phenomenon.
Sprung from a “teenage rock ’n’ roll dance party” at
Manhattan’s still-legendary Don Hill’s, the Misshapes (whose
name’s nicked from a Pulp song, which sprang from Mis-Shaped
chunks of chocolate) have turned flair into a lifestyle —
not to mention a high-profile career. They spin (and have
spun for the likes of Versace and Chanel), they party (check
any Big Bad Apple blog for evidence) and, yes, they shoot,
lining up the countless young pretties who flock to their
happenings for what amount to the most glamorous mug shots
in the whole wild world.
This
Friday the Misshapes bring their spin and their shoot to
Revolver — if you’re lucky, you might just get shot.
The
Misshapes Book Party w/DJs Jackson Pollis and Lauren A. at 8
p.m. Friday. Revolver @ Pawn Shop, 1222 NE Second Ave.,
Miami. (Alley Entrance.) Call 305-373-3511.Free admission at
revolvermiami@gmail.com.
Hood is online at therealjohnhood.com. Comments? E-mail
letters@miamisunpost.com.
