NEW YORK IT LIST
You didn’t ask for it, we didn’t want to give it to you. It was necessary, and here it is. In all of its glory: the New York It-List.
“Who’s who, whose who, and those however though.”
“ALL RANKINGS ARE RANDOMIZED. VOTE AS YOU SEE FIT. THE VOTING WINDOW IS OPEN UNTIL 12PM EST SUNDAY. THE WINNERS—THOSE WHO PLACE WITHIN THE TOP 10—WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 12PM EST MONDAY. GOOD LUCK.”
1. Carissa Rodriguez
313
Co-Founder of the amorphous persona/novel/gallery Reena Spauldings, a subsidiary of the venerable Bernadette Corporation. Icon and legend. Recently spotted hosting a lecture series at Harvard.
2. Juliana Huxtable
104
International DJ for iconic venues such as Berghain. Artist, poet, and developing a new music project. You may have gone to her old club night, Shock Value. @julianahuxtable
3. Maggie Lee
46
From New Jersey and henceforth obsessed w malls, which her work is heavily based upon. Artnet regular and Nordstrom collaborator. @suede87
4. Dese Escobar
7
Club Glam. China Chalet. Ladosha. Downtown. Pasadena. Where there’s fire you’ll find her moments prior, sparking the flame. Nightlife alumni of the past decade, created the Studio 54 of the 2010s. @1inamillionangel
5. Fernando Casablancas
5
Having freshly called off the engagement to Jordan Barrett, he’s back on the market. Just look at him. @thefernandoshow
6. Anna Delvey
4
Alleged scammer and verified legend. She recently orchestrated an art show/spectacle at The Public from her cell at ICE. Even though she’s still locked up, she’s definitely still it. @theannadelvey
7. Telfar Clemens
3
Have you seen a bag within the last four years? It was probably a Telfar Bag. Ubiquitous and self-explanatory. @telfarglobal
8. Zac Bahaj
1
Moroccan restauranteur. He might be the most popular guy in town, or at least the most well-known. Usually has an unstable model girlfriend. @lucienz
9. Shayne Oliver
0
There’s culture and there’s Shayne. Hood by Air. Helmut Lang. Anonymous Club. Created an entire culture and capable of doing it again. @shaynehba
10. Anna Bolina
0
Fresh off a few successful shows, she may answer the question: “What’s giving post-pandemic slay?” Anna Bolina. NYC’s next fashion queen. @annabo1ina
11. Joel Jägerroos
0
A creative strategist at Instagram. He’s from the Finnish Arctic Circle. Brought electroclash to NYC before indie sleaze was even a word. @joeljagerroos
12. KJ Rothweiler
0
Recently doxxed as half of The Ion Pack by The NY Times, Ion 2 is spinning up and going into growth mode. Keep an eye out for new indie films from his production company Simone. @38nyc
13. Matt Holmes
0
Stylist. Exquisite taste. They give chic, they give elegance. @matttholmesss
14. Will Manidis
0
East Coast version of Twitter's Caucasian James if he raised venture capital. Peter Thiel blood boy. Seen at Balthazar. @willmanidis
15. Coco Campbell
0
Stylist and makeup artist—used to style SOPHIE. Custome designer, the definition of punk/rockstar chic. @xxoxococo
16. Akeem Smith
0
Stylist, works with clients as varied as guerrilla culture figures like Kerwin Frost to megacorportions like Red Bull. @akeemouch
17. Haley Wollens
0
Arguably the most powerful stylist in the world. Effortlessly puts looks together—recently did Chloe Sevigney’s wedding, a connoisseur of style and culture. @haleywollens
18. Marcel Pawlas
0
Works at Helmut Lang. Fashion industry and nightlife veteran who’s mellowed out now. Blue eyes that will melt your heart. @marcelpawlas
19. Thug Pop
0
Lotta Volkolva’s muse, rhetorical daughter of Shayne Oliver, featured in MAC campaigns. Artist, musician, and fashion icon. @thugpop
20. Meg Superstar Princess
0
Super chaotic. Super iconic. “Le hipster”. Invented a new language. Easily the life of every party. Don’t tell her that her mascara is running, it’s intentional. @megsuperstarprincess
21. Antonio Blair
0
Also known as Dosha, founder of legendary creative collective House of Ladosha and genius lyricist. Viral queer rap pioneer. She’s kept the nightlife scene alive since 2010. DeSe Escobar learned everything she knows from her. Currently working on a new musical venture. @just_dosha
22. Christina Neon Ladosha
0
Host of the club night Ragga, alumnus of legendary art collective Ladosha, and Caribbean queer community leader. @neonchristina
23. Janiva Ellis
0
A true it-girl & bluechip artist since 2010. Her paintings sell in the six figure range—you may’ve seen them at the Whitney Biennial. @jans_plan
24. Raul Lopez
0
Founder of a clothing line named after himself called Luar, co-founder of a lowkey brand called Hood by Air. @raulzepol
25. Seven Strong
0
Supreme skater. Handsome, has cornrows. Did we mention he skates for Supreme? Dating a very well endowed 19 year old. @sevenstrong
26. Lauren Ashley Van Dyke
0
Zwirner coordinator. Highly effective event planner. Find her running about town. Will maybe help you out if you’re lucky and the price is right. @tastyhandpullednoodles
27. Angel Prost
0
Musician and Midland model (one of the good looking ones). Plays in the group The Frost Children with their sibling. Recently seen in Miu Miu by Lotta Volkova. @angel__emoji
28. Mati Hayes
0
House of Iconica. Does not own any t shirts. Or jeans. Or sweatshirts. Or sweatpants, uggs, flat shoes, and socks. A true fashion theorist. She’s hosting Club Glam on the 10th. @house__of__iconica
29. Jack Irving
0
Outdoor basketballer. Former graffiti writer—can be found bumping elbows with film bros at KGB. Looks young for his age, is malnourished, and drinks too much. @murrsdowntown
30. Analisa Teachworth
0
Artist. Been in NY since everything. Runs her own art practice out of Europe. Pals with Haley Wollens. @analisa_
31. Tommy Malekoff
0
Up-and-coming artist who recently showed at the Rockefeller center. Formerly #1 of the list. Every single girl… has a crush on him. @tommymalekoff
32. Marcus Pulvermacher
0
From Milwaukee. He djs and looks like the MAD TV mascot. Drips hard. Can only be found in Supreme. @devils_lake
33. Manon Macasaet
0
Artist and cultural figure since her youth. A true NYC-native legend. Her birthday was yesterday. @mingblingbling
34. Ashley Williams
0
Southern debutante turned downtown NYC street style queen. Former chaotic party girl. She’s much more organized post-sobriety. Owns the hottest vintage store in town. @bigashnyc
35. Sasha Mutchnik
0
A mainstay of the list. Why? Because she reposts it. Is it rigged? Did she start it? I don’t know! Try asking her. @sash.fm
36. Adam Zhu
0
He didn’t really like his photo last week. We fixed it. Works at Supreme, hangs at Tompkins. @z.h.u1
Submissions
Submit anyone you think is a viable contender. Their name, instagram, and what spot you feel they deserve.