Susanne Bartsch, Queen of New York Club Culture (Full Documentary) May 17, 2016 BARTSCHLAND Since her arrival in NYC in 1981, Susanne Bartsch has been described as "the nightlife equivalent of a couture label" by the NYT. After practically reinventing the entire scene, Susanne also advocated for the disenfranchised, opened a store to celebrate young designers (John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood), and raised millions for HIV/AIDS before anyone else cared.