"Dressing down is important," said the spiky-haired, affable rocker who was casually clad in worn out jeans and a long sleeve gray T, "but this collection is definitely great rock n' roll wear." The high-decibel duds, which were covered in gold studs and heavy zippers, sent out the aggressive, powerful message, which most rock stars covet.

Many pieces also featured appliquéd embellishments carrying anti-war slogans. Adams was a fan of the metallic embroideries and crystal sequins, which pleaded, "Ban the Bomb" and "Love not War." "I really thought the message was good -- it's more important now than ever," said the singer who also now splits his time with a photography career.

In fact, the sexy posters of the young and tormented crooners, which were plastered across the stage, were actually shot by Adams himself. "Yeah, I guess I'm a rock star and a photographer these days," he said of his recent task to snap Richmond's ad campaigns and collection imagery.

Adam's music force in the 80s and 90s played well against Richmond's strong, yet clearly pacifist, rockers on stage. Lurex sweaters looked edgy and the slim clothes, sometimes dusty in gold finishes, were spiked with the soul of such past Jims as Hendrix and Morrison. Even the Grateful Dead was referenced with patches of iconic skulls and roses embroidered onto jackets and belt buckles.

True celebrities could only wear some of the evening pieces on stage, like the black and white super-shiny tuxedos sparkling with a reptile sheen. Others, like the a sharp brushed satin black jacket matched with sporty and loose, crisp white pants, were thankfully fresh clothes for mere mortals.