GOOD UNITS

You peruse the kiosks, wondering through a maze of collared shirts, handbags and bad lingerie. Suddenly you gaze up in bewilderment. You think you were here once. A long time ago. The DJ booth was right …

there.

Although the reign of super clubs (Twilo, Exit, Tunnel, Palladium) was over long before the Limelight Marketplace opened last year, the mall was the crown on Guiliani's long-waged coup d'état. Face it, the church-cum-nightclub-cum-mall where you used to bounce around in your best leather chaps symbolizes American society’s progress.

(Religion-hedonism-useless spending).

With city officials debating issuing liquor licenses to new clubs until only 2 am, it’s safe to say New York City isn’t the party place it used to be. But hey, the value of your 16 x 16 studio has skyrocketed, your dog’s paws are cleaner and it’s almost safe to walk the streets at night (which was why you stayed in the club til 11 am in the first place).

Below is a list of the best clubs for House music:

1. Cielo

Hailing from Detroit, the breeding ground of techno, Vonstroke's style is not for the weak of heart. Infused with minimalist bits, strange vocal sound effects and varied percussions, Vonstroke's funky tech-house style sure makes for a good dancing time. Known for tracks like Deep Throat and Who's Afraid of Detroit, Vonstroke has made a name for himself with his custom sounds and quirky DJ personality

That is a pretty long flyer isn't it. BLK Market team has once again succeeded in bringing great djs in New York.

We have here Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman, aka F.U.S.E : that man is a living legend. I am not going to say what kind of electronic music he is mixing. There is always a smart a$$ ready to tell you how wrong you were. Call that techno , minimal, industrial, or anything you want : I don't care. It is good stuff, that's all.

This kind of underground, dark music is really appreciated by aficionados. However, it could be a little hard to understand if you never heard a sound like that.

There's already an innate sex appeal to hotels. In New York City, some of the best nightclubs in the world are encased in the most elegant and ornate hotels, offering a unique glimpse into the nightlife culture. Check out our top three picks for hotel nightclubs!

September 8th – Fashion For Passion hosted Black Diamond Adolescent at Good Units at Hudson. The proceeds for the event went to Fashion for Passion, which is a non profit cause that provides funds to assist kids pursue their creative talents in music and the arts.

Walking into the party, there was a vibrant aura of creative genius, young attitude, and fresh perspective. Girls donned glitter and sequins, red lipstick, and menswear, guys were sporting fedoras, cool sneakers, and fantastic t-shirts—everyone at Good Units looked fiercely fashionable and inspiringly individual.

The surrounding walls of the venue were beautified by the mesmerizing photography of Fashion For Passion founder, Nicholas Routzen. The photos were presented on large starch white canvasses, incorporating shades of gray and black. These carefully crafted works of art highlighted the distinct emotion of the models who conveyed a point-of-view both in their clothing, and in their expressions.

In addition to the exhibition there was a silent auction of unique fashion accessories and apparel from designers G-Star, Robert Geller, OAK, Halston, Rebecca Minkoff, Peter Soronen, Nili Lotan, Pamela Love, Prince Peter, Spratter’s & Jayne, Camilla Staerk, Logan Neitzel, Bijules, and Jarlath Mellett. The Misshapes rocked the house down, and guests got their drink and dance on—all in the name of a very, very, good cause.

Salvatore Imposimato has transformed nightlife in New York, Miami and Los Angeles over the past 17 years of his career. Explaining that the 90's saw a cultural melding of club style and age mixing celebrity with the wannabe, Sal explains that the new era of nightlife is one of segregation and exclusion, generating a list of clubs where specific looks are the basis for entry or refusal at the velvet rope. As the gatekeeper for the nation's most exclusive nightclubs, Sal now serves as Regional Director of Nightlife and Promotions for all Morgans Hotel Group properties in New York City.

Good Units
356 West 58th Street
Manhattan, New York 10019
212-554-6000

EVENT CANCELED DUE TO SNOW

What better time to throw the opening party for your new venue/night spot than Fashion Week, are we right? And what a party it's going to be.