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It’s true; former music club CBGB, after being defunct for several years, has now been turned into an “upscale” clothing shop. Designer John Varvatos, whose menswear line will debut on Monday decided to turn CBGB into a clothing shop as a means to “combine music, fashion and memorabilia…[in one].”
Located in the Bowery District of New York, CBGB was home to performances by The Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith and others who attempted to keep punk music alive.
While a few remnants of the club’s past still remain (1970’s fliers, black walls, and graffiti, to name a few), the atmosphere has, according to …read more

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Yeah, I know… you saw the title of this post and probably went “HUH” just like I did.
It’s true, though – the legendary punk rock venue CBGB, which closed its doors a year ago, will reopen as a high-end fashion boutique.
Weird but true. I can’t say I understand it myself, but designer John Varvatos tentatively plans to open the boutique next March.
What are your thoughts? I’m a little… weirded out by the fact that a class punk rock venue will reopen as, of all things, a fashion store – but what about you?
Until next time, stay true.
Denise

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