The work of photographer Roxanne Lowit depicts a vision of New York City that is now the stuff of legend. A fan-wielding Karl Lagerfeld (pictured with an almost baby-faced Anna Wintour) is nowhere near his current whittled down weight. Fixtures of the downtown scene like Andy Warhol, Basquiat, and Divine are all still alive and thriving. The original supermodels are not only in their prime; they’re all sitting at the same table, clowning around. Salvador Dalí kisses the hand of a woman young enough to be his granddaughter. If you’re in the mood for a little envy-inducing time travel, click through for a slideshow of our favorite shots.
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit
Photo credit: Roxanne Lowit