Sophia Lamar is considered one of New York’s most glamorous and visually stunning creatures of the night. But she’s more than that, Sophia is a smart, witty rock & roller who knows a lot about personal style. Inspiring artists and designers for years, she is one of the most fashion forward people I know. Like a typical Gemini, Sophia’s got a reputation as being a bitch as well as a sweetheart, but let me tell you there is absolutely nothing typical about her. For anybody who has ever wanted to know more about Miss Lamar, this Punk Globe interview is just for you! Let’s take a little peak into her fascinating life.

You’re a very glamorous person, when did you first realize you were interested in glamour?

I don't know if I'm interested in glamour, but I can tell you what you call glamour is very organic in me. The word glamour has been abused, and people associate it with ‘Old Hollywood’ but for me, Patti Smith and PJ Harvey are just as glamorous as any Hollywood star.

How old were you when you started dressing up?

Very Young. Maybe 12 or 13.

Recently you’ve been posting some photos on Instagram of you as a boy! You were gorgeous as a boy and of course you’re gorgeous as a woman, do you think it’s more exciting to dress as a female versus a male?

I never have planned to become an avatar for either gender, and for posting those photos I got a lot of heat from some friends and followers alike. But I feel privileged because not too many people get to be both Male and Female in a lifetime. It’s more exciting to dress as a woman, but as a man it’s more of a challenge; like any good Gemini, I love a challenge.

How important is image to you?

Life for me is not much more than aesthetic pleasure, so you can imagine how important image is to me. But it’s a little tricky sometimes, people get the wrong signals with a certain image and you end up attracting a bunch of affected people that think you are all about ‘it’.

Describe the feeling you had when you first stepped into a nightclub.

Now? The First Time? I grew up in Havana, Cuba when there was a nightclub on every corner with shows even during the day. I can’t say I can describe a distinct feeling because I basically grew up in nightclubs. But I don’t like to walk into places to hear a shitty generic remix.

Who and/or what were your biggest influences when you started dressing up? What influences you now?

Always the 1920’s, the 60’s, French Nouveau, ballet and ROCK & ROLL.

Do you find it easier to have an original look nowadays or was it easier in the beginning?

I think after Ken Russell’s film ‘Boyfriend’ fashion sort of stopped and became repetitive. There were still big innovators like Rai Kawakubo, Martin Margiela and Helmut Lang but now those innovations have been translated to the masses. Great Looks always come from young people, even if they're looking back nostalgically to a time they think was ‘cooler’ but fashion today is so eclectic anybody can pull off a look, as long as they can carry it like they own it.

Were you a fan of the Punk movement? Were you influenced at all by the punk aesthetic?

Of course I’m a big fan, and always try to mix it up with everything that has influence over me. Also I admire Dadaism, the Situationist International, and other radical artistic and aesthetic movements. Even if I grew up in a communist dictatorship, I disagreed with that ideology.

How do you feel Punk varied from New York, Los Angeles, San Fransisco and London?

Well, Musically and Aesthetically of course. The weather and lifestyle is different in each place, so the Punk movement had a different effect on each place. The Germs sound different than the Ramones, and the Dead Kennedys, Avengers, or Sex Pistols. And summertime is different in NYC, from London or San Francisco so the dress varied as well.

Was San Francisco the first city you moved to in the US? Have you ever lived in Los Angeles?

No, I lived in Dallas, Texas for 2 and 1/2 years before I went to SF. I spent a lot of time in LA, but never lived there. The idea of driving everywhere is frightening for me.

When did you move to New York?

1990

If time travel were possible, what era would you like to visit? And what city?

Never Backwards, I never look back. I'd go to the future.

How important is nightlife to you? What are some of your most memorable nights out?

Nightlife is my livelihood, and as such is important. I try to make things different and organic which a lot of people seem to like. Every night is memorable.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? Do you have something special you like to put on while doing your make up?

I never listen to music while getting ready. At home I listen to everything from Classical to lots of Folk music.

Who are some of your favorite singers?

Bob Dylan, PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop

Who are some of your favorite bands?

Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, The Seeds, 13th Floor Elevator, Nirvana, The Avengers, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Tame Impala, Radiohead, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Radio Birdman, Angry Somoans.

What was your first concert?

Josephine Baker, actually. When I was 10.

Wow! What were the three best live shows you’ve ever seen?

I’ve seen so many but I was very impressed last year when I went to see Nick Zinner in Karen O's Stop the Virgens. I think that's the best way to present rock and roll now and in the future. Theatrical and sooo good.

Do you remember the first time you saw your photo in a magazine?

Yes, back in the 80's. I was modeling for a friend who was taking photos at different restaurants. I just changed clothes at the seven different restaurants. Very fun.

If you could have dinner with any celebrity, alive or not, who would you choose?

Oscar Wilde

Do you ever perform?

Oral Sex? Just kidding… I am concentrating right now on acting in theater and film. I think I'm well suited for that. But performing in cabaret type things I feel mediocre and out of sorts. But I'm definitely open to performing anything that I feel is good.

How would you describe your look in five words?

Eclectic, Chic, Gender-Neutral, Comfortable, and Rock-and-roll

What is the best compliment you ever received?

Thank you for this evening.

How do you feel about the attention you get when you’re dressed up?

It really depends on where it’s coming from. I really detest people with poor reference. For example, when you wear a look and people make a very lazy reference, like “Lady Gaga”.

What is your favorite creative outlet?

Acting.

How did you meet Ginger Coyote?

I saw Ginger for the first time on Powell Street in San Francisco where punk kids used to hang out in this pizza parlor name Blondie's Pizza. Then I officially met her Mabuhay Gardens. Her band, White Trash Debutantes, was inspirational for me.

Deborah Harry or Madonna?

Debbie

Prince or Little Richard?

Tough, but Little Richard

Marilyn Monroe or Jayne Mansfield?

Marilyn Monroe but it's like choosing between a rock and a hard place.

Jean Harlow or Clara Bow?

Clara Bow

Marlon Brando or James Dean?

Both. Or James Dean.

Elvis or The Beatles?

The Beatles

The Ramones or Sex Pistols?

The Ramones

Aerosmith or Led Zeppelin?

Led Zeppelin

Cats or dogs?

Both, but I have a bitch cat.

Twitter or Facebook?

Twitter @sophialamarnyc NO Facebook EVER!

Tell me 5 of your all-time favorite songs?

Homesick Blues, Whole Lotta Love, Stairway To Heaven, The Passenger, Smells Like Teen Spirit and if I had a 6th, Hit Me Baby One More Time! Haha!

Top 3 favorite movies?

The Phantom of Liberty, A Face in the Crowd and Le Strada.

Do you have any regrets?

Nope, because I've learnt from every shitty situation and mistake.

How would you most like to be remembered?

As a very loyal friend and a very loyal enemy as well.

Please tell the Punk Globe readers what you have planned for 2013 and how they can find you online and beyond.

I'm co-writing and directing a short film. Tell the Punk Globe readers not to look for me, but to keep searching and they'll find me alright. Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and find me at any of the parties I host and produce.

Here are a few of my favorite Sophia Lamar tweets:

“If I look unhappy when you see me, it’s because I’m very unhappy to see you”

“Every time I run into an idiot asking me why I'm not on Facebook, it reminds me why I'm not on Facebook”

“No shitty people allowed”

Thank you Sophia! And thanks to all of you Punk Globe readers. Until next time…