Gilded Lily
Gilded Lily, Downstairs, 408 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011
Door Rating: 7
Average Attendee: A young, questionably gay male model
Celeb You’ll Probably See: The semi-famous child of someone famous or Lil Kim announcing she’s pregnant
Although the two clubs debuted around the same time, The Gilded Lily gained fame at a slower pace than Up & Down. That’s not to say that the new club isn’t quickly becoming an “it” spot though. Last week, we would have rated The Lily's door as a “6,” but it's proving to be getting tighter every week.
[Photo via @salvato_nyc]
What's particularly interesting about The Gilded Lily is its high ratio of gay guys. Gay-friendly should not be confused with a gay club though; the club still has its fair share of straight guys and gals. With this dynamic, it’s fitting that the restroom has taken on the co-ed style found at clubs like Electric Room.
[Photo via @eejayoh]
The lines that separate sexuality, gender and race become blurred, and people from all walks of life seem to congregate at the Lily. On Wednesdays, you can catch Susanne Bartsch and Amanda Lepore hosting “Feel Up,” a party fit for James St. James.
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