A small portrait of Adam Green adorns the entrance to his East Village apartment, the words “Kafka Lives” written across the top of the framed sheet of paper, painted over by what look like smatterings of diluted watercolor red. “Pete Doherty painted that with a syringe,” says the 28-year-old singer-songwriter. “He wanted to use my blood but I said he had to use his own.” Seated in his living room next to friend and collaborator Lissy Trullie, downtown New York’s latest hope for rock salvation, he motions to a different, napkin-size painting: “Beck’s grandfather did that one.”

Moises de la Renta could very well be a reality television icon by now. With Fashion God Oscar de la Renta as his father and a velvet rope lifestyle, he certainly fits the I-wish-I-was-him credentials. But Moises opted for a real (and respected) career in design/photography. And if his recently launched, painfully hip website for his bad ass womenswear fashion line MDLR is any indication, his career choice was wise. We met up to chit-chat for what I thought was drinks at the Thompson Hotel, but to my surprise, I was greeted by the man about town in a room full of models getting ready for their close-ups in an MDLR photo shoot featured on Whatswear.com. It was all lights, cameras, and action, mixed with plenty of cigarettes, blaring background noise of the sub-par performances of MJ's classics from the previously aired BET Awards, sexy leather biker jackets complete with gilded MDLR zippers -- and, in true rock star form, an Iggy Pop vs. David Bowie debate.

Only once every decade, at best, does an artist come around who epitomizes the age-old adage, “too cool for school.” Just try and take your eyes off the edgy and alluring front-woman at a Lissy Trullie concert, we dare you. Bringing fans her rock-that-is-not-so-much-rock sound and her new stint touring the States and Europe, audiences around the world will be wiping drool from their gaping mouths once they get a glimpse at this young, waify performer. Here she is taking our pop quiz.

Earlier this year, a few images leaked from Oscar de la Renta's son Moses' debut fashion line, MDLR (the latter's initials). Musician Lissy Trullie played muse and mannequin to the fledgling designer, whose premiere collection is decidedly more punk than Park Avenue (although his father's knack for sharp tailoring and elegant silhouettes hasn't been lost on Moses, who was adopted by the designer at a very young age). Now, thanks to MDLR's newly updated (and well worth a few clicks) website, the entire FW09 look book is available for perusing.

Fashion runs in the blood in the de la Renta family it seems. According to New York's The Cut, Oscar’s offspring Moises de la Renta is an aspiring designer whose line, MDLR (his initials), debuts this season. While the line is by no means cheap, most of Moises’ garments will retail for under $1,000, which means MDLR will be far easier to justify purchasing than an item from the original de la Renta. As for the collection, expect “a little black dress, a Swiss-dot hoodie, stretch-leather pants, and a biker jacket with removable sleeves.”

Chrissie Miller, designer to the downtown it-girl set and scion of celebrated astrologer Susan Miller, has released images from her latest look book. Photographed by Cass Bird (a seasoned Miller collaborator), the book showcases Sophomore’s SS09 collection sported by a slew of Miller’s friends, who often double as models for the line. Included in the mix are Cobrasnake protégé Cory Kennedy, musicians Lissy Trullie and Harley Viera Newton, and rock offspring Alexandra Richards.

Earlier this year, Elle magazine featured Lissy Trullie in a black-and-white (save for a shock of red hair) spread on punk couture. It's no surprise they would use her. With doe eyes, downtown rocker-chic style and legs that won't quit, the DJ/indie musician is admittedly easy on the eyes. But then, she opens her mouth and husky soul pours out – as well as swaggering personality. A regular DJ at the Beatrice Inn, the D.C. native began performing with her band a little over a year and a half ago, and with her music—retro, dancey, and definitively New York--she's been in high demand. Last week she played four CMJ gigs, including a packed BlackBook party at Le Royale, but she took some time out to opine in our internet questionnaire.

Last night at Le Royale, our nightlife columnist Steve Lewis recounted prison parables to attentive ears, comparing his nine-month stay to a pregnancy. “The last three months, you can’t wait for that baby to drop,” he said. Behind him, Takka Takka began their set of space-rock, kicking off our own rendition of a CMJ showcase. See, when we do it, it’s for something. Music for music’s sake is just a good time. But music for something can be a revolution, man. That's the modus operandi of Music in Motion, and while no despot was overthrown, we did manage to raise a few bucks to help out rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. See the full gallery, and hit the jump for more details.