In a new book, Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager dives into the history of his infamous New York hotspot. The nightclub's wild parties, like this one on New Year's Eve 1979, made headlines around the world.
In a new book, Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager dives into the history of his infamous New York hotspot. The nightclub's wild parties, like this one on New Year's Eve 1979, made headlines around the world.
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Model Jerry Hall, Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry and Paloma Picasso were part of a long list of celebrities who frequented Studio 54.
Model Jerry Hall, Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry and Paloma Picasso were part of a long list of celebrities who frequented Studio 54.
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Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov with Bianca and Mick Jagger at Bianca's 1977 birthday party.
Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov with Bianca and Mick Jagger at Bianca's 1977 birthday party.
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A young Michael Jackson takes to the dance floor.
A young Michael Jackson takes to the dance floor.
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Costumed entertainers at a 1978 poster hosted by designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Costumed entertainers at a 1978 poster hosted by designer Karl Lagerfeld.
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Parisian cabaret producer Peter Jackson staged an elaborate performance featuring 30 mopeds.
Parisian cabaret producer Peter Jackson staged an elaborate performance featuring 30 mopeds.
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Designers Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino.
Designers Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino.
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Costumed revelers enjoy the feast at a 1978 party for Casablanca Records, who once counted Kiss and Donna Summer on their roster.
Costumed revelers enjoy the feast at a 1978 party for Casablanca Records, who once counted Kiss and Donna Summer on their roster.
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Diana Ross, a Studio 54 regular, serenaded Schrager and Rubell at Studio 54 before the two were jailed for tax evasion.
Diana Ross, a Studio 54 regular, serenaded Schrager and Rubell at Studio 54 before the two were jailed for tax evasion.
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Andry Warhol, Calvin Klein and Brooke Shields pose with Studio 54 co-founder Steve Rubell (right).
Andry Warhol, Calvin Klein and Brooke Shields pose with Studio 54 co-founder Steve Rubell (right).
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Andy Warhol shares a moment with Lou Reed.
Andy Warhol shares a moment with Lou Reed.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rizzoliusa.com%2Fbook.php%3Fisbn%3D9780847843442" target="_blank" target="_blank">"Studio 54"</a> by Ian Schrager, published by Rizzoli, is out now.
"Studio 54" by Ian Schrager, published by Rizzoli, is out now.
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