Decked out in their finest leather motorcycle jackets, skinny jeans and scary-high platforms, the stylish set turned out for Strokes singer Julian Casablancas‘ solo show at the Downtown Palace Theater last night.

Band-mates Fabrizio Moretti and Albert Hammond Jr. were in attendance, as was Devendra Banhart and Agyness Deyn (who happens to be Hammond’s ex-fiance.) Mischa Barton was also in the house, clad in a lace bandage dress and flat granny boots.

Once the VIPs rolled in, obliged fan photos and took their seats, the show began — and it was about as theatrical as an indie show gets. There were flashing lights, video screen projections and even a wardrobe change (so Freddy Mercury).

Casablancas — who will be in residence at the Palace every Friday in November — looked dapper in a black leather jacket, Thom Browne-esque cropped black pants and black patent-leather high tops, and stood stock-still in the center of the gorgeous stage, running through around ten songs.

–Stacy Saunders