party like it's 2009: photos by Providermag

Like many blogs that popped up in the mid-noughties, Providermag was dedicated to capturing the latest trends in streetwear, fashion, and culture.  To be honest, I don't care that much about streetwear, but I do care a lot about electronic music, which is how I initially came across their flickr photostream that's packed with photos from hip clubs in Rome, featuring the likes of Justice, Busy P, Mr. Oizo, Uffie, and Soulwax.  

Providermag shuttered in 2012, but fortunately, they forgot to delete their flickr which is an absolute blast to look through.  I love seeing people decked out in trendy 2009 outfits (hello nerd glasses and graphic tees), and the facial expressions of partygoers as they live their best life, immersed totally in the moment.  I'm not a complete social media hater by any stretch, but there's something to be said about being able to party fully without any worry about embarrassing yourself online or fucking up your digital footprint.  Take a look below: