It’s a sultry Saturday night in Darlinghurst in the 1980's. The diverse cast of characters in the middle of Sydney city in easily rivaled their counterparts in London or New York; ZAM and Stelco join forces to portray this scene. On the street, outside the clubs among tipsy revelers are the door bitches, dive denizens and drag addicts; showing off their looks to fascinated (and maybe startled) passersby as they wait to get inside the venue, take a break from work, or have a smoke while they ready to go onstage. You may see Zoe Farris from the coat check at ‘Stranded’, Australia’s equivalent of the legendary Blitz Club, in her Pierrot-inspired theatrical garb. Or artist and costume/set designer Peter Tully in one of his upcycled headdresses and holographic jackets. Simon Reptile, at the time one of the most innovative and in-demand fashion stylists, showing off one of his distinct intricate layered looks, a veritable riot of garments, colors, patterns and accessories. Miss 3D and Theraza Green just hanging out before they are due to perform. And no night out is completed without a trip to that cultural mainstay the kebab shop of course.
