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John Kobeck

Art for those who never quite fit in.
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  • Meme
  • Screen Tests
  • People
  • Abstract
  • Tintypes
  • Nightscapes
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  • Oedipus Complex
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  • Others
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Trash and Vaudeville was born in 1975 on St. Marks Place, right in the heart of NYC’s East Village rebellion. It became the go-to temple of punk and glam — outfitting legends like the Ramones, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, and thousands of street kids chasing danger and dreams. More than just a store, it was a movement, and at its core stood Jimmy Webb — a stylist, icon, and downtown shaman in leopard pants. With his towering hair and fierce devotion to rock ‘n’ roll, Jimmy wasn’t just selling clothes — he was giving people armor. After 40 years of loud, unapologetic fashion, Trash and Vaudeville closed its original St. Marks doors in 2016, marking the end of an era. But for those who walked through its black-and-pink gates, the spirit of rebellion never left. I took this photo in 2010.

Trash and Vaudeville

June 09, 2025
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