P'Trique is back and running all of The Platform's Social Media because it's #chictothenextlev and 

always remember that you should have more followers than following. #truth

**Be sure to look out for internet sensation's Rebecca Black's cameo and you won't be able to miss TheManRepeller herself having personality afternoon drinks with P'Trique gabbing about social media, Lena Dunham, and manstagramming! 

Lady Gaga released ad campaign for her perfume, FAME. (Shot by Stevin Klein) Nude men climbing a giant Gaga - no surprise here...very Gulliver's Travels meets "Alejandro". 

Better late than never, right?

Here are my favorite looks from the 2012 Couture shows this summer.

 Chanel

 Debut collection for Raf at Dior.

Valentino

Photo credit: Vogue.com, Lady Gaga, and Steven Klein

SUMMER 2011 : Mix One

A little old, a little new, fast, and slow. All the great qualities of a nice relaxing summer mix.

WASHED OUT - "Amor Fati"

Washed Out has been one of my favorite 2010/2011 discovery bands. Proenza Schouler used them in a fashion film for their 2010 FW ad campaign video and I found them on Hypemachine last year when I was in need of a new mellow band to drive to.

LADY GAGA - "The Edge of Glory", "Hair", "Bloody Mary", & "Heavy Metal Lover"

From ballad status songs like "Edge of Glory" and "Hair" - to turning the controversial story of Mary Magdalene into a screaming hit ("Bloody Mary") that helped my trip to the Vatican even more meaningful and entertaining, and using bondage like themes and lyrics pertaining to group sex in "Heavy Metal Lover" add the perfect amount of taboo to make the bass pump for the entire song.

THE KILLS "Satellite"

The Kills first single off of "Blood Pressures" sets the tone of a return of Jamie Hince and Allison Mosshart since "Sour Cherry" and "U R A Fever". The return of the Kills has made my summer that much better.

FLEETWOOD MAC "The Chain"

The classic tune of Fleetwood Mac's ballad "The Chain" is so hauntingly good that I even made a mix with only it on the tracklist.

FLORENCE+THE MACHINE "Howl" (Live at Bonnaroo 2011)

Florence Welch's "Howl" is amazing as a studio version, and this just shows that the talent never stops with this live version from this summer's Bonnaroo 2011.

SKRILLEX "Died this Way"

Enough said. The screaming doesn't even get to me anymore.

Murakami for Google and Mugler Mens SS12 goes NSFW.

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Gaga Jerky, James Franco shoots a Menswear Daze for ELLE, & Florence Welch is Touring in Gucci.

Gaga Jerky 'on the Edge', James Franco shoots Agyness Deyn as James Dean for ELLE and also sells his body for a good cause.

Lady Gaga has released another video from her ballad filled 'Born This Way'.

"The Edge of Glory"

& Gaga's infamous meat-dress has been turned into jerky to be displayed in the

Rock n' Roll's Hall of Fame. Definitely some 5-Star jerky in my opinion.

"Raw Raw Raw Raw Raw meat..."

Jerky gone 'Gaga'.

Lady Gaga and Cher at the 2010 MTV VMA's.

James Franco shot Agyness Deyn for ELLE JULY 2011 in a Menswear/James Dean inspired shoot.

('Chateau Dreams'. Elle.com)

I am jealous,...to say the least.

Franco also supported amFAR (an AIDS research non-profit) at a Gala/benefit by auctioning off a PERSONAL photo shoot with himself and the winner.

The winning bid went for $17,000!

(Story from the GQ Eye)

***Also spotted speaking with Ke$ha at the event, which is actually more interesting than the price tag on that photo shoot, well to me anyway!

(Photos: Style.com)

News was recently released that the beauty that is Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine will be wearing Gucci on her Summer 2011 tour. I can't think of anything better.

Florence in VOGUE JULY 2011 at the Met Gala for "Savage Beauty".

(Personal photo taken on Fusioncam)

A sketch of a look for Florence from GUCCI.

Lady Gaga for Harper's Bazaar May 2011 : Shot by Terry Richardson

Lady Gaga | Harper's Bazaar | May 2011

Interviewed by: Derek Blasberg

Photographed by: Terry Richardson

Lady Gaga is horns out for Harper's Bazaar covering the May 2011 issue

shot by Terry Richardson.

Inside the editorial includes looks from Alexander McQueen, Mugler, Versace, Dior Couture, and Francesco Scognamigilo. Shot in the raw flash form by iconic Photographer Terry Richardson, Gaga is baring all, and giving insight to her new look (mutations/horns) and "Born this Way" (to be released on May 23, 2011).

Also giving insight to the message behind the use of artistic expression and newfound celebrity Rick Genest,(who Nicola Formichetti found on Facebook!) in the recently released video for "Born this Way". She also speaks on Nick Knight and the true influence behind the inspiration for the video.

"It's artistic expression," Gaga says. "It's a performance-art piece. I have never, ever encouraged my fans or anyone to harm themselves, nor do I romanticize masochism. Body modification is part of the overarching analysis of 'Born This Way.' In the video, we use Rico, who is tattooed head to toe [including a skull on his face]. He was born that way. Although he wasn't born with tattoos, it was his ultimate destiny to become the man he is today.

As the millions of people who have seen the video for "Born This Way" can attest, Gaga devotes as much artistic energy to her visuals as she does her audio. But today she's still editing the Nick Knight--directed opening sequence, where we meet her newest creation, Mother Monster. She offers a sneak peek but warns, "You're not ready!" presumably referring to its awesomeness. "Nick Knight? He's such an asshole," she proclaims, which means he's a genius. And her inspiration for the video's out-of-this-world surrealism? "A lot of weed."

(Interview excerpts & photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar)

Gossip Girls do Paris & Couture Shows, Terry Loves Gaga and McQueen is a Visionaire.

Gossip Girls Leighton Meester and Blake Lively took a break from shooting Gossip Girl in Paris today to see Chanel's Haute Couture show.

Maybe a GG appearance for Karl?! -doubt it.

Photo credit: WWD Twitter & Superior Pics

Terry Richardson blogs about being at the Lady Gaga concert tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jealous.

Hope she goes back to his apt after for a photo session!!!

VISIONAIRE is devoting their #58 issue to the Lee Alexander McQueen along with an amazing cover full of gold and the inside pages, when watered,

flowers sprout and bloom within the page!!! (LINK)