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The New York Five

michael graves

The New York Five, in 1972, dressed as their own favourite buildings, a nod to this famous picture from 1931.


Beyoncé, Jay Z and Blue Ivy Carter

beyonce, z blue ivy kahlo, basquiat and picasso for halloween

Beyoncé as Frida Kahlo, Blue Ivy as Pablo Picasso and Jay Z as Jean-Michel Basquiat at a Halloween party at Charlie Bird in New York City.


The Society of Beaux-Arts Architects

A photograph from the 1931 Society of Beaux Arts Architects Costume Ball, where architects traditionally dress up as their best/most famous building.

In front and center is William Van Alen, architect of the Chrysler Building.