Susanne Bartsch has been the queen of New York City nightlife since the 1980s when she became renowned for creating spectacular parties where she and a diverse mix of individualsuptown, downtown, gay, straight, multiracialdressed up in their own versions of high fashion, street style, drag, and Mardi Gras extravaganza. Bartsch and her friends have long constituted a fashion underground of creative individuals who take dressing up to the level of performance art. Suzanne Bartsch was known for showcasing designers at their earliest stages, which included designers such as John Galliano and Vivienne Westwood. Other designers showcased in the exhibit at FIT are Rachel Auburn, The Blonds, Leigh Bowery, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Pam Hogg, Stephen Jones, Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler, Rick Owens, Vivienne Westwood, and Zaldy. Bartsch is a legendary icon in the fashion world, having been so courageous and innovative with her looks and parties as well as being a source of inspiration for many including Lady Gaga and Pharell. She also raised money for AIDS research at the "Love Ball" during the AIDS epidemic in New York City in the 80s. Having been able to be surrounded by these intricate garments was truly an extraordinary experience for me. Bartsch is a living legend. The second photo features her "wedding dress" that she walked in at one of her fashion shows--a spectacular. fun and out of the ordinary wedding. Suzanne Bartsch now resides at the Chelsea Hotel.