Friday Night Full of Kanye and Nippples!

It was meant to be a quiet weekend in Tokyo, as it was the only weekend where I could feasibly be in bed before 2am every night.  A very difficult thing to do in a city that actually never sleeps.  But an uneventful weekend quickly warped into on of the best Friday Nights of my life….

Yulia, Sachiko and Jo on our charriot for the evening...

Kanye West was hosting a super secret showing of his new unreleased film "Runaway".  It was essentially a 40 minute music video for all the tracks on his new album to be released next month.  After he gave a quick introduction for the film in an old movie theatre in a strange location in Tokyo, Kanye took his seat in front of me and then turned around to say "what's up?" to me.  And as the lights went down, I smiled and felt a little star struck.  It was awesome watching him get into his own beats in the opening scene.  The old school, non computerized explosions and the ballerinas were definitely my highlights and there were a few amazing tracks that upped my respect for Mr. West once again.

After the Q&A, where I actually asked a question and could feel my voice quiver as all the coolest B-boys in Tokyo turned to look at me, we hung in the lobby chatting.  Kanye came and talked to us for a while and it was refreshing to hear is views on inspiration and criticism, as well as how good he was at taking a few jokes I jabbed at him.

Mademoiselle Yulia, Kanye West and me (Amber Joy)

The new Kanye vinyl that he hadn't even seen yet!

As everyone scattered format he theater, I rushed to Shibuya to see my friends filming a music video / documentary in a Kareoke booth.  The Trippple Nippples are some of our best friends in Tokyo, and I have witnessed enough of their shows to know I was in for a magical experience.  Once I finally found the kareoke place on a loud dirty street, I wandered up to the 4th floor.  Like Hansel and Gretel's trail of bread crumbs, I found a trail of feathers and knew I was in the right place.  As I walked up to room 403, I opened the door and sweat, smoke, flour, and feathers poured out. 

The small room was packed with about 30 people screaming and dancing a sweaty dance to the infectious performance given by Yuka and Qrea

Yuka and Qrea Nippple after the shocker of a show!

 The gentlemen geniuses behind the Nippples, Jo and Jim, couldn't have looked better in their fuzzy bear heads.

The Trippple Nippples have been on the Tokyo scene for a few years now, and have performed in China, Korea, Japan and Sydney.  There are some big things brewing for these Nippples, so look out for them…a Trippple Nippples show should never be missed!   In fact, as I left the sweaty slimy Kareoke booth, I almost forgot that just hours earlier I had been hanging with Kanye.

Just another Friday night in Tokyo…..

Oh yeah.  P.S.  This is what I wore...

Before I left my hood I went to Garter (my favortie place in the world) for find something to wear.  The lovely Koshiro let me borrow this killer Garter jacket and after too many compliments (even from Mr. West) than are good for a girl, I obviously had to have it.   A borrow turns into a buy!  Thanks Koshiro!  x

Fancy a Fancy Him Family Reunion?

It was Saturday night in Tokyo's Ni-Chome, and the streets were packed.  The heart of gay town was buzzing with drunkards and drag queens as we were reunited with old friends made in this crazy city over the years.  Fancy Him is one of Tokyo's most renoun parties which definitely lives up to all the hype.   It was their 5 year anniversary and we celebrated in style....

 Two of my best besties! Rachel ilil and Soni laughing in the streets!

 The Amazing Madoka Gwns and Shunsuke.....Madoka's hair mask was shockingly incredible and insane...it felt like she wasn't even there cause we never got to see that gorgeous smile!

 Lovely Leo wearing somthing more incredible than can be described....and I am sure the genius that he is made it himself!

 Real Men.  DJs Kosuke Adam and Detto K were there to provide some of the best dance beats, and Jonte (center), well Jonte was there to shine!  He didn't perform for this occasion, but in the past he performed at Fancy Him and it was incredible!!!! Watch it here.

 I love that fact that parents wanted to come out and join in the fun too.  They had read about Fancy Him and wanted to see what it was about!

Papa owns a pet store!

Roxi + Detto K

 Koshiro wearing Betty Boop.... his shop Garter is my favorite place in the world!  Seriously, no store with better style!  I die for Boutique Koshiro!!!

 Everyone is rocking Matsumira san style.....bum bags mean a serious night out!

 Me and Leo....Africa Amber Joy and Leopard Leo!

 The gorgeous Peli on deck!

 Qrea (Trippple Nippples) and Tap (Fancy Him)

 

Anita san and Magu!

 Things start getting a little crazy back outside

The birthday boy sporting the latest and greatest Banzai tank. 

I remember the first Fancy Him I went to just about 5 years ago....It was magical.  No matter how many ears go by, I will always remember laughing and dancing in the streets, drinking outside of Sunkus and then hitting the dance floor and shouting "One More" at DJ Anita San at 5 am as the sun rises outside and the glitter falls inside.

We ♡ you forever and always Fancy Him!!!!

Wrap it up, Reign it in!

Wrap it up. Wrap it in. Let me begin. I came to win. Battle me that's a sin.

So fashion week is over in Sydney and it happened so fast, its like I didn't even have time to blink. But somehow we did manage to finish our jewelry collaboration with Antipodium, get it up on the runways at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, have our first interview with Vogue, and finally we got to schmooze with the best of the best at the oh so unforgettable party thrown by Incu, Popfrenzy, Two Thousand and Vice held at the incredible Australian Museum...

Giant whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling was nothing less that incredible!

Myself and Skarlett, the fuck-off drummer you saw live onstage for the Marnie Skillings Fashion Show. Love her!

Me again. This time with the beautiful angel from Dolly Parton heaven, Joseph Tenni, from Chadwick Models.

Such a treat to come across this finely dressed gentleman!

The gorgeous Yvette. Thanks for loving Make Believe so much!

mmmmm. Gotta love a party serving up cold Peroni and individually sized plates of nachos! They went well with the loud music and enormous screen Guitar Hero!

Oli Chang from Theatre of Disco, Geoffrey J Finch of Antipodium and myself.

Ebony with Monika from one of our favorite brands TV, Joel and dont forget Bella in the background.

The following day, Melanie from The Vine came over to check out our studio and glorious backyard where the Make Believe magic happens, then we hit the town and got all sweaty dancing on the cramped dancefloor of a late night record store party....

Ebony and the Lovely Geoffrey J. We are trying to squeeze in as much love as possible before he leaves us again for the Big London Smoke.

Love the wood panneling, but hate that fan. It was so hot in this room, I almost died on the dance floor!

Ambony (aka Amber (me) and Ebony)

Loving this tunes this DJ was playing...obviously we can see by his shirt that he has got quite a bit of Pizazz!

Though it was most comfortable drinking and chatting out the back alley, everyone including Andy Uprock, Chris Vaughan and the lovely Paola had to come in and see what the rage was all about.

Melanie from The Vine and her friends all dressed for success!

Oli Chang and Chris Vaughan...two of the cities finest gentlemen.

And finally, we finished the week by cruising around the city checking out all its beauty with our friends Sanya and Etsuko from Dual Tokyo.

Stopped for some delish treats with the Dual girls who were here from Tokyo for fashion week.

Fancy Rolls-Royce...I really wouldn't mind if I had to sit behind that steering wheel!

Cute! Sanya and Etsuko wearing some of the Make Believe pieces designed for the Antipodium show.

Oh Sydney, sometimes I do love you!

Wouldn't mind sitting being the wheel of this '46 Jag either!

Now it is Monday and we are facing the music. I must admit that things are a little blury after such an intense week, but we are ready to roll on and get our new collection closer to stores near you. Look out world, "Pedal to the Medal" by Make Believe will be available in stores before you know it...and you don't wanna miss this magic!

xoxo
Amber Joy