Spotted: Andre J. on 35th

I saw Andre J. crossing the street around W. 35th st today,[small world!], his lip gloss was definitely poppin. What can I say?

If you don't know Andre, here's a synopsis:

Andre J. (born 1979) is an American party promoter who is a presence in the New York City fashion scene. He is known for his distinctive, gender-bending personal style and has been featured in photo spreads in French Vogue and V magazine. He worked as a perfume salesperson at Lord & Taylor, a publicist for Patrica Field (another one of my favorite designers, if your not familiar, google her), and he also worked as a party host at clubs in NYC. Andre got his big break one day on the street, he was spotted by stylist Joe McKenna, who was then on the phone with fashion photographer Bruce Weber. Some powerful words got exchanged and POOF he's on the cover of french Vogue. Some people just have all of the luck.Andre J. often wears women's clothing, he does not consider himself a crossdresser. Instead, he sees himself as unconfined by gender and social conventions. (great explanation) "Most people are conditioned to think of a black man looking a certain way," he told the New York Times. "They only think of the ethnic man in XXX jeans and Timberlands, and here Andre J. comes along with a pair of hot shorts and a caftan or maybe flip-flops or cowboy boots or a high, high heel."

Andre J. on the cover of French Vogue.