Club Kids were a youth movement of artistic and fashion-conscious nightlife personalities in New York City, active from the late 1980s to 1996. Led by Michael Alig and James St. James, the Club Kids gained public attention through appearances on daytime talk shows, magazine editorials, fashion campaigns, and music videos. A 1988 New York magazine cover story is credited with coining the term. The Club Kids' influence extended beyond the New York club scene. Their outrageous looks…