Adam and Peter are at MisShapes.

Every saturday, the young fashionable (hip) masses of New York and its surrounding area descend upon Don Hill's for MisShapes. MisShapes is a party organized by a group of three people who also, consequently, call themselves MisShapes. Though these people are largely ridiculed by the local media, they do succeed in drawing a massive and hedonistic crowd. Hipsters, as they are called, proved excellent subject matter for the photography of Peter Le, as they were more than willing to pose for our cameras. Scroll down for picks and thoughts.

Peter and I decided to wax the same look, and strike a pose that looks less like Adam and Peter, and more like the Strokes. This, we are told, is how it is done at these kinds of functions.

Whence observing the subcultural constituents, a clear paradox emerges. As Bill Wasik notes in the latest issue of Harpers: "The Hipsters make no pretense to divisions on principle, to forming intellectual and artistic camps; at any given moment it is the same books, clothes, records and films that are judged au courant by all, leading to the curious spectacle of an 'alternative culture' more unanimous than the mainstream that it ostensibly opposes." Regardless of adult judgements, Peter and I think these guys look pretty cool.

How are we to interpret this guy? He walked up to Peter and began writing something down in a journal, muttering in a style similar to Jonny Depp's portrayal of Hunter S Thompson. We are not sure what the purpose of this journal was, or just how this man wanted to be percieved, but his eye makeup made him look pretty sketchy.

Part of the aesthetic of current hipster culture is based upon the styles and attitudes of New York in the early 80's. Here is Peter and what might be the lead singer from the Cure.

I am not sure what constitutes 'capacity'at Don Hill's, but I am sure it was exceeded on Saturday.

Drugs and alcohol are inevitable components of every good subculture. In following the 80's aesthetic, cocaine seems to be quite popular. This girl looks like she could use some.

It is amazing how reality can be transformed by the presence of a camera. Peter found that due to the proliferation of party-photo websites (such as lastnightsparty and the cobrasnake) people were very receptive to having their picture taken. Critics call this phenomenon the innate desire for 'micro-celebrity.'

Submerged in the crowd, anonymous: Peter is having a great time.

Thank you kind people! We hope to see you again soon! Keep smiling!