New York 1980

Bushwick circa 1980, looking pretty much the same

Check out this great collection of New York City photographs by Steven Siegel. He started taking these pictures in the 1980’s, when New York City was a different place. When the streets were filled with homeless people and open drug dealing. When you couldn’t stop at a red light without being assaulted by ten different people wanting to wash your windows and staring you down if you didn’t want to give them change. While I was never a fan of Rudy Giuliani, I don’t miss getting my windows washed with dirty water.

- Lori Leven

Julio Pardo x Amanda Merten

Both of these folks are friends of the shop, but even if they weren’t there photography is still worth checking out. Photo show and zine release party with Amanda Merten and Julio Pardo tonight from 7-10 at the Trumbull Studios in Brooklyn NYC. Show curated by Ripe. 

Fubiz Award: Evan Owen Dennis

We’re so excited for Evan Owen Dennis who created the NY Adorned - Tradition short film with us. He’s been nominated for a well deserved Fubiz Award. His creative vision and his resourcefulness made him a dream to work with. If you haven’t seen it yet, go see the film and then vote for him. Click the title link to read a great interview about his process.

The Gypsy Gentlemen Episode 2: Austin, Texas. Marcus Kuhn discusses the history of tattooing in America at the Scribner Museum, explores Austin and talks with two of the city’s best tattooers: Tony Hundahl and Steve Byrne. Be sure to also check out Virginia Elwood in the New York episode, which you can see here.

“A great visit with Bryan Randolph at Spider Murphy’s Tattoo“ 

“A great visit with Bryan Randolph at Spider Murphy’s Tattoo“ 

Guest Artist: Eric Jones

Eric Jones will be guesting with us from February 3rd - 11th. This guy is a killer tattooer, so call James or Josh at 212-473-0007 to get his schedule and see him while he’s here.

NYA’s Annual Vacation

New Year’s Day in Japan is a preparation day to welcome toshigami (年神), the new year’s god. Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight to repent all 108 of the bonnō (煩悩), defilements, which people are said to have in their minds. This tradition is called joya no kane (除夜の鐘) which means “bell rings on new year eve’s night.”

New York Adorned will be closing at 5 pm on the 31st and remain closed through the 5th of January to repent our own bonnō. Deep cleans, detox and rejuvenation will ensue and we’ll see you on the 6th!

Autumn Swisher did the eyebrow, nose and earlobe piercings way back in the day at Brooklyn Adorned, all in one sitting! Dedication aside, this is a tough lady. jameskweber: Actress Rooney Mara had her ears, eyebrow, lip, nose, and nipple pierced for her role as Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

Autumn Swisher did the eyebrow, nose and earlobe piercings way back in the day at Brooklyn Adorned, all in one sitting! Dedication aside, this is a tough lady.

jameskweber:

Actress Rooney Mara had her ears, eyebrow, lip, nose, and nipple pierced for her role as Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”

Happy Holidays

New York Adorned will be closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day. We will pick up all presents left outside the door on December 26th. Happy Holidays!

Party People

Here are a few snaps from our joint New York Adorned / Love Adorned Karaoke Holiday party. We sang to each other all night long and toasted to another year well done. Secret Karaoke Superstars - you know who you are - an especially loud round of applause goes to you.