The Dare is the stage name of Harrison Patrick Smith, a New York-based musician and provocateur who’s sparked a revival of downtown sleaze and electro-clash nostalgia with tongue-in-cheek irreverence. Known for his breakout single Girls—a pulsing, bratty anthem that reads like a love letter to early 2000s nightlife—The Dare has quickly become a darling of fashion circles and the underground party scene. With performances that blend chaotic energy and post-ironic cool, he's positioned himself as both a cultural disruptor and a Gen Z anti-hero.

His personal style is purposefully unkempt—think smudged eyeliner, vintage denim, low-rise everything, and a parade of chaotic-luxe accessories that could’ve been lifted from a Williamsburg flea market or a Helmut Lang archive. His eyewear reflects that same chaotic magnetism. He leans into Y2K rave aesthetics and ironic normcore: wraparound shields, tinted lenses, or oversized bug-eye frames that channel both The Matrix and Misshapes-era Manhattan. Brands like Celine and Saint Lauren fit seamlessly into his visual lexicon. Whether onstage or at a downtown gallery opening, The Dare’s sunglasses are pure downtown theatre—equal parts satire and swagger.