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Party Like It’s 1979: New Year’s Inspiration From the Golden Era of New York Nightlife

Party Like It’s 1979: New Year’s Inspiration From the Golden Era of New York Nightlife

Let’s be frank: New York’s nightlife scene on the eve of 2016 isn’t exactly the heady demimonde it once was. It leaves a lot to be desired, even at times of peak revelry à la New Year’s—but maybe the solution isn’t necessarily newness. Where better to find inspiration than the master class in hedonism that was the late ‘70s and early ‘80s heyday of Manhattan’s club scene? Pick your poison: Whether it’s Studio 54, Area, the Peppermint Lounge, the Mudd Club, or the Palladium, here are 30 throwbacks to help you throw down in style come the 31st.

  • Dolly Parton
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    Dolly Parton and friend at her concert after-bash, Studio 54, 1978.

  • Bianca Jagger
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    An ethereal Bianca Jagger, with avian accessories, Studio 54, 1977.

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Party Like It’s 1979: New Year’s Inspiration From the Golden Era of New York Nightlife

Let’s be frank: New York’s nightlife scene on the eve of 2016 isn’t exactly the heady demimonde it once was. It leaves a lot to be desired, even at times of peak revelry à la New Year’s—but maybe the solution isn’t necessarily newness. Where better to find inspiration than the master class in hedonism that was the late ‘70s and early ‘80s heyday of Manhattan’s club scene? Pick your poison: Whether it’s Studio 54, Area, the Peppermint Lounge, the Mudd Club, or the Palladium, here are 30 throwbacks to help you throw down in style come the 31st.
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    A meeting of icons: Diana Vreeland and Jerry Hall at Studio 54, 1977.

  • Bethann Hardison
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    Bethann Hardison, Daniela Morera, and Stephen Burrows raise a glass to Valentino at Studio 54, 1977.

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    Another sort of bird hits Studio 54: Lauren Hutton, 1981.

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  • madonna
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    Madonna, all smiles at her show after-party at the Palladium, 1986.

  • Janice Dickinson
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    A young Janice Dickinson, pretty in pink at Studio 54, 1983.

  • Margaux Hemingway
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    Margaux Hemingway and Halston strike a pose amid streamers, Studio 54, 1986.

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  • spike lee
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    Seeing red with Spike Lee and Flavor Flav at the Palladium, 1988.

  • Brooke Shields
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    One of Studio 54's younger guests, Brooke Shields (just shy of her 13th birthday), and mom Teri, 1978.

    • Grace Jones and brother Chris at Area, 1986.

    • Diane von Furstenberg
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      Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller at Studio 54, 1978.

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      Paragon downtown party girl Dianne Brill and friends, Area, 1984.

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      Girls just know how to have fun: Cyndi Lauper, with a cup in each hand, at the Palladium, 1989.

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      Keith Haring and Andy Warhol make an entrance at Mick Jagger’s 42nd birthday bash at the Palladium, 1985.

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      Bianca Jagger and then-mayor Ed Koch making the scene at a benefit bash at Area, 1984.

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    • Carmen DellOrefice
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      Carmen Dell’Orefice, Studio 54, 1986.

    • River Phoenix
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      Then-item River Phoenix and Martha Plimpton cozy up at the Palladium, 1989.

    • the peppermint lounge 1980s
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      Revelers take the runway at the Peppermint Lounge, 1980

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