Monokel (Early 1930's Berlin Germany Lesbian Bar/Closed by Nazis in 1933/Translation: Monocle The Women's Bar) mr. leather contest Located near Folsom Street

Located near Folsom Street

the bar became a hotspot in the '70s and '80s for gay men drawn to its dark elegance and erotic edge

there was Bette Midler — the original Divine Miss M — turning cabaret

and downtown regulars all shared the same dance floor

When she appeared in full men’s evening wear in Morocco (1930)

Monokel (Early 1930's Berlin Germany Lesbian Bar/Closed by Nazis in 1933/Translation: Monocle The Women's Bar) mr. leather contest Located near Folsom StreetMonokel T Shirt In the vibrant, uncertain days of Weimar era Berlin, Monokel stood as one of the first openly lesbian bars in the world. Tucked into the citys nightlife district in the late 1920s, it was a smoky, intellectual refuge where women gathered in tailored suits and monocles a style that became its namesake and a subtle symbol of defiance. At a time when Berlin was a haven for queer expression, Monokel welcomed artists, writers, and lovers