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Strutting Their Looks

LadyLand, the queer music festival started by the nightlife impresario Ladyfag, took place on June 17 at the Brooklyn Mirage. The massive space throbbed with health goths sporting torn mesh, Day-Glo ravers clacking plastic beaded jewelry, shirtless circuit boys clenching their square jaws and the occasional fetishists shaking their exposed buttocks.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrated 10 years under its artistic director, Robert Battle, at Lincoln Center on June 16. A one-night-only performance was followed by dinner and, of course, dancing.

Also that night, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox, Pharrell Williams and others at its 51st-annual awards gala, held at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel. Lil Nas X, who showed up in long blond curls and a futuristic black ensemble by Goom Heo, was also honored.

Shane O’Neill contributed reporting.

Pharrell Williams, in a red leather suit by Ernest W. Baker, at the Songwriters Hall of Fame dinner.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Lil Nas X in Goom Heo.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Legendary Damon, in a sequined agbada by Ugo Mozie, at the Ailey Spirit Gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times

“I don’t know why the universe is letting me have these moments, but thank the universe.” — Lil Nas X, accepting an award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame event


Adrian Medley, left, in an AliExpress top, and Elias Smith, in a Shein dress and gloves, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Josesph L.I., in a lace top and boxing shorts, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Jillian Harvey at the Ailey gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times
Yas Gaudy, in a pink rat suit from AliExpress, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Megan Dufault, with Miss Piggy earrings, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times

“I never knew Ugg made shoes like this, they are so crazy. And they’re cozy!” — Lavy Cavaliere at LadyLand


Dancing at the Alvin Ailey gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times
Lavy Cavaliere, in a thrifted pink skirt and Ugg slippers, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
A detail of Cynthia Erivo’s nails at the Ailey Spirit Gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times
Sy Lu, in an altered shiny green suit, at the Alvin Ailey gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times
Candystore, in a pastel plaid jacket and lampshade, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Annie Lennox, in a camouflage jumpsuit, at the Songwriters Hall of Fame event.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Smokey Robinson, in a black silk brocade suit, at the songwriters’ gala.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Fotemah Mba, in a white tunic, at the Ailey Spirit Gala.Credit…Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times
Mint Fuel, left, and Val Teytelman at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Jeremy O. Harris, in Gucci, at the Songwriters Hall of Fame event.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times

“I’m just into religious symbolism, like Madonna. Anything that has one cross, I love.” — Woody Miller at LadyLand


Woody Miller, in a Dolls Kill bodysuit, at LadyLand.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times
Bryan Cranston, in a mocha brown suit, at the songwriters’ gala.Credit…Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times

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