The Misshapes are a

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-based DJ duo composed of DJs Leigh Lezark, and Geordon Nicol. Previously the group consisted of Leigh Lezark, Geordon Nicol and Greg Krelenstein.

Group history

Night club years, 2003–2008

Leigh Lezark met Geordon Nicol and Greg Krelenstein at college, and in 2003 they formed The Misshapes. Beginning in 2004, the trio cultivated a large following when they brought the "Misshapes Dance Party" to downtown New York City. The name was taken from the title of a

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song, "''Mis-Shapes''." The party was first hosted at 21 Seventh Avenue South in the

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of New York City. Geordon and Leigh had to lie about their ages as well as falsify resumes to obtain access to the space at the time.

Group's career

With the help of Gawker, the party's popularity grew. In 2005, following a performance by Madonna and

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, Misshapes experienced continued capacity issues and the party was moved to

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club, Don Hill's. At its new location, the event, as well as the DJs, enjoyed growing success. Downtown it-kids and celebrities partied together. Creative DIY-style flyers were created and sent around. A big part of the Misshapes party was its accompanying website, Misshapes.com. Weekly photos of the party were posted on that website, as well as portraits taken against a white wall. DJs and Live performers included:

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. After a 5-year run, the trio decided to discontinue Misshapes as a weekly party, but continued to produce special Misshapes events in new locations.

Book

The Misshapes also expanded into publishing with the release of their eponymous stylebook. The book contains almost 300 pages of fashion portraits and over 2,500 images with photography by Julian Gilbert,

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, Leigh Lezark, Nick Haymes, Miguel Villalobos,

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. The book's introduction is written by "Vogue" magazine and Vogue.com editor Sally Singer and additional text by writer

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Other DJing

In 2008, the Misshapes began doing shows for Henry Holland. Since then the Misshapes have also DJed for Adidas, Calvin Klein,

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, Zac Posen. The Misshapes have also collaborated with brands like Chanel,

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to soundtrack installations in galleries, museums, public places and art centers.

Notes

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