Because of royalty issues, music that appears on rebroadcasts is not always the original music from the runway show. These are the actual soundtracks created for each collection.

Max Mara Runway Shows

Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths named his resort 2022 collection “Local Color”.  Inspired by a collection of stories by the writer Truman Capote the show was staged on the island of Ischia, Italy, at the Hotel Mezzatorre overlooking the Gulf of Naples.  Models walked below the striking 16th-century watchtower surrounded by bountiful geraniums.  The show was filmed by Ginevra Elkann, a director and niece of Marella Agnelli, one of Truman Capote’s “swans”.
Vocals by Alba Clemente & China Forbes.

Max Mara Resort 2022, Ischia, Italy

For Spring/Summer 2022 Max Mara Creative Director Ian Griffiths looked back to the beatnik era. He was inspired by “Bonjour Tristesse,” the 1954 novel by Françoise Sagan describing the rebellious 17-year-old Cécile’s dramatic summer vacation on the French Riviera. 

The lyrics are by Ian Griffiths. The vocals are by Ian Griffiths & Ana Schurmann. Piano & synth by Alberto Bravin, guitar by Michele Sponza.

Max Mara Spring/Summer 2022, Milan

For Fall/Winter 2021, Creative Director Ian Griffiths paid homage to established house codes, while also referencing style icon - Queen Elizabeth II. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Max Mara transformed its runway show into a muted Royal coronation.  Set behind the backdrop of Milan’s Triennale Design Museum, models dazzled in signature house colors and silhouettes.

Max Mara Fall/Winter 2021-2022, Milan

Ian Griffiths' Fall/Winter 2022 collection for Max Mara celebrates Sophie Taeuber-Arp, a true modernist who manages to add a sense of magic and mystery to everyday objects. The marionettes and costumes designed by the artist for her most famous work, “King Stag” exude energy and kinetic spirit. Fairy-tale characters suspended between animal and robot worlds, which inspire the powerful, surprising silhouettes of this new collection, that speaks the language of the modern elegance of Max Mara.
Thank you Alberto Bravin for the keyboards.

Max Mara Fall-Winter 2022-23, Milan

https://soundcloud.com/william-francis-2

William Francis has been spinning NYC dance floors and beyond for over a decade. His eclectic range and style began at Susanne Bartsch's iconic Vandam Party, Frankie Sharp's Westgay and Scooter McCreight's wild toronto rager, Trade.  Since then, he has played all over the US and Canada and currently has his weekly Residency, Qruisers, Thursdays at The Q and Good Friday at Alan Cumming's Club Cumming.  A regular at Atlanta pride and on Fire Island, William brings his flirty beats to gag his family and friends every time.

Deep South Podcast - 101 - William Francis

Recorded live @ MENERGY - Gibus (Paris, France) July 13th 2023

Babybear - MENERGY - July 2023

This is the third part of my set at "HOT FOR YOU", a monthly party at The Parkside Lounge in New York City. Described by promoters Justin Caron & Robert Phillip Smith as "A backroom disco for the family", it is one of the hottest parties right now. On December 17, 2024 I was honored to be asked to play for the 50th birthday of DJ Superstar and one half of The Carry Nation, Will Automagic.

Hot For You 3

This is a very special tape for me... Not only is Junior my musical mentor & friend... but thee DJ that inspires me to keep pushing on in this DJ game that I take so serious & passionate about. To watch Junior play was always a treat for me... though at times hard cause I always love watching him work his crowd but I had to take breaks from the DJ booth 2 hit that dancefloor & let all my emotions out.
The cool thing about that, I was able 2 bring my daughter 2 some of his events with me 2 experience Junior's magic... & yes it truly was magic.
Anyhow, this is Junior live from NYC's Club Exit back in 2001.

I KNOW YOU WILL DIG!!! ...ESPECIALLY ALL MY FELLOW JUNIOR-HEADZ!!!

Manny Cuevas
aka
Junior Jr.

Psalms 150=Thee Truth

Junior Vasquez Live @ Exit, NYC 2001' (Manny'z Tapez)

Inspired by one of our favorite places to have a party: Fire Island.  Enjoy!

To The Pines, With Love

Scandinavian Nu Disco meets Vivaldi

In mid-century Sweden, the Slöjdföreningen coached fledgling couples setting up house. Spreading the credo that beauty is honesty they laid down the rules; a linoleum floor should look like linoleum, not stone; the construction of an armchair should be clearly expressed, not hidden beneath extraneous upholstery; superfluous decoration should be shunned. 

Not that the strict Swedish design canon produced a nation of cold ascetics; to wit Ingrid Bergman and Anita Ekberg. Their frosty looks combined with utterly Italianate temperaments inspire Max Mara to recast the Milanese sartorial tradition with a Nordic spin. The mood is captured by Johnny Dynell, whose soundtrack -  Vivaldi set to a Scandinavian dance beat -pulses through the Palazzo Del Senato's restrained neoclassical colonnades.

Max Mara Fall/Winter 2017-2018, Milan

Danny Krivit's BLACK PARTY 2018 teaser mix. Don't miss Krivit's Sunday morning set at RITES XXXIX: The Black Party - April 21-22, 2018, at Depot 52 Brooklyn, NYC. Tickets & info at www.SaintAtLarge.com

Danny Krivit's BLACK PARTY 2018 Sunday Morning Hype Mix

Max Mara Fall Winter 2019: The Politics of Glamour
A new sense of glamour energizes Max Mara’s idea of power dressing this Fall/Winter 2019, creating a chic collection that is sharper and sleeker than ever.

Max Mara Fall/Winter 2019-2020, Milan

I took a week to let it all sink in. 

Nights like this are the reason I do what I do. It’s amazing how the simple act of playing music can create so much joy, and I am so grateful that I can play a role in bringing joy to our community and to the world. I felt the glow of this experience for days afterwards, and I access it again every time I listen to this recording. (As a DJ, there’s honestly nothing more gratifying than when I listen to the recording and I can hear the crowd’s ecstatic yelling and screaming coming through the needle.)

The Gay Nineties is not about being “cool.” It’s not even about always playing songs that are “good” (hat tip to Venus X for that wake-up call). What it’s about is having fun! It doesn’t matter whether every transition is perfect. (Playing vinyl for 5 hours means you have to let go of any expectation of perfection.) What matters is building and sustaining a vibe that creates that joyful, communal experience on the dance floor.

The first Gay Nineties was in August 2017 in a little izakaya and about a dozen people came out for it. Now I get to throw this party in my favorite club in Portland, and over 200 people came through the doors. 

I am truly grateful to everyone who showed up in the room that night at the Liquor Store. (Every time I DJ I am grateful for the immense privilege of playing music for people who enjoy dancing to it.) And I’m grateful to everyone who couldn’t make it but sent their love and support from afar. 

I especially want to thank Patrick Schneider https://soundcloud.com/woodboxcreative for his incredible support. Patrick knows exactly what I’m aiming for with the Gay Nineties. Not only does he offer invaluable assistance with setting things up and creating the right atmosphere, he also acts as my eyes and years in the crowd, feeding me insights about the vibe that I can’t always see from behind the DJ booth. 

I want to thank my fellow DJs from https://soundcloud.com/no-fomo-pdx and Circuit Breaker who helped me promote the event. I love working with these beautiful souls to create amazing parties in Portland every month! Thank you Megan https://soundcloud.com/sappho-presents-chingo, Stormy https://soundcloud.com/stormyroxx, Spenser https://soundcloud.com/orsosound, and Travis https://soundcloud.com/dj_dont. 

I want to give a huge shout-out to Dee Lyrium and Tofu who danced their hearts out all night long, right at the front of the room, leading the crowd along into ecstasy. I also want to thank Cody James, Chris, Rob, Jermiah, Andy, and everyone else who supported the party on social media (sorry if I missed you here!). 

Thank you to my friends Kenton Waltz and Pocho’s Cosas for taking beautiful photographs of the night!

I want to thank the venue's bar staff and sound tech for being so supportive of queer nightlife in Portland.

Thank you Ryan https://soundcloud.com/laterdj for the awesome event flyer! 

I want to give a special thank you to https://soundcloud.com/nark for inviting me to share my ‘90s vinyl at Be My Lover in Seattle, which is currently on hiatus but had an awesome run from fall 2018 into spring 2019. 

I want to thank all the DJs who inspire me. In particular, I want to thank https://soundcloud.com/octoocta. Her sets are inspiring in every way, and several of the tracks I played on this night were discovered from her mixes. I also want to thank Théo Muller https://soundcloud.com/theomuller from whom I sourced two key songs that I played in this set. 

I want to thank everyone who has supported me, from my family to my lovers. Many of the records I played were gifts from people who have enabled me to develop my DJ skills over the years. 

Saving the best for last, I want to thank Doug who has done more than anyone else to support my heart and soul, ever since that very first Gay Nineties night back in 2017. 

Count how many songs in this mix talk about love. That’s what it’s all about.

The Gay Nineties

The Gay Nineties 8/30/2019

NASHOM/MONA FOOT Tribute Mix

DJ Warren Gluck DJ's The GMHC Morning Party 1996.

Fire Island Morning Party 1996 (08-16-96)

Fire Island Morning Party 1996 - CD 01

Stuck In The House Music 2020

JOHNNY DYNELL is the New York City DJ, producer, songwriter, remixer and impresario who has been practicing his art and craft for over three decades. His DJ style is infectious and inclusive, and he is a long-time favorite of New York's art and fashion crowds as well as generations of Club Kids. He is equally at home spinning black tie galas like the annual Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party and the AMFAR party at the Cannes Film Festival or underground club events like the Saint at Large Black Party.

His NYC DJ residencies read like a nightclub history of the 1980s, 1990s and beyond. They include The Mudd Club, Danceteria, The Pyramid Club, Area, BoyBar, Susanne Bartsch parties, The Palladium, The Tunnel, The Limelight, The Roxy, Jackie 60, Crobar, Mr. Black, Greenhouse, Le Bain and The Ice Palace, Fire Island.

Known for his quirky records like the 1983 classic "Jam Hot" and his 1989 pioneering Vogue (dance) anthem "Elements Of Vogue" he brings an impressive knowledge of diverse musical genres to everything he does. He has collaborated with artists including Malcolm MacLaren and Pink Martini and is a frequent commentator on NYC music and cultural subjects. A founding producer of the NYC performing arts collective The Jackie Factory, he also serves as the Musical Director for the fashion house Max Mara World.

Max Mara Fall/Winter 2017-2018, Milan

Johnny Dynell

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