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Jan 28, 2013 · Whether it was breaking down style barriers with obscene outfits, or harking back to trends of bygone eras, rock stars have all taught us a thing or two about staying steezy (and destroying...
Feb 7, 2020 · Classic rock had lots of iconic fashion moments over the years. Angie Moon shares her favourite fashion moments in classic rock.
- The Evolution of Rock Clothing
- 5 Seminal Rock Looks and How to Wear Them Today
- 5 Pieces of Rock Clothing to Add to Your Wardrobe
The Elvis youthquake struck in the ’50s, but by the ’60s, his influence was waning. “The ’50s was the golden era when Elvis had the most direct influence on the man on the street,” says Goto. “Beyond that, although Elvis spent much of the ’60s starring in movies, some of his onscreen outfits still managed to strike a style chord, such as the iconic...
Elvis’s Jailhouse Rock Double-Denim
Okay, so it’s a costume for a film, but inmate Elvis’s jeans, denim jacket and Breton top– arguably the most stylish prison uniform of all time – turned into a case of life imitating art. In the film, Elvis’s performance in a nationally broadcast, jailhouse talent show turns him into a sensation once he gets out. It turned out to be just as influential in reality, inspiring not just the modern music video, but also the way a generation dressed, by presenting a cleaned-up spin on the battered...
How To Wear It Today
Double denim never dies. “It’s a timeless look,” says Goto. A few years ago, we’d have advised you update it with a slimmer cut and some differentiation between the shades. Today? Wear it exactly as Elvis did – although maybe swerve the quiff unless you’re actually heading to a costume party.
Mick Jagger’s ’70s Tailoring
Jagger’s been a rock stylelodestar since the ’60s, and still wears skinnies and a silk scarf better than almost anyone. But for all the flamboyance, it’s the bad boy edge he brought to grown-up clothes that still resonates (there are not that many opportunities to try a suede jumpsuit offstage after all). After being busted for possession in 1967, he turned up to court three years later in a trim, tweed double-breasted suitthat he wore as nonchalantly as if he were in town to challenge a park...
The Leather Jacket
This is rock and roll wardrobe 101. The leather jacket comes in thousands of different guises, but you want a Perfecto-style biker jacket that, ideally, doesn’t look brand new. If your allegiances lie with punk, then daub curses on the back. If you’re more grunge, sleep in it for a week. If you’re more Elvis, try it with matching leather trousers.
Black Jeans
A wardrobe building block that, depending on the fit and the degree of brutality you enact upon them, could steer you anywhere from emo to hair metal. Whichever way you go with your black jeans, odds are you want them slim and with at least a couple of cigarette burns in the thigh.
Black Sunglasses
The real show happens backstage. And then, at some point, you wake up and have to face either your fans, your press or your tour manager. Black – very, very black – sunglasseswill hide the damage and help you face the daylight without throwing up. Or they’ll at least make you look like you’ve been up to something more interesting than a night in with Netflix.
This is THE MOST comprehensive guide to the rock aesthetic out there! Rockstar clothes, jewelry & fashion, plus guides to the grunge aesthetic, punk aesthetic and indie rock aesthetic, and endless important tips from years of research and experience are what awaits below. Strap yourselves in.
Nov 9, 2023 · Many of rock’s biggest stars have been at the cutting edge of fashion movements. Mod, hippie, punk and Bohemian are just some of the subcultures who adopted a distinctive sense of style.
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Sep 3, 2024 · Influenced by artists like David Bowie, Marc Bolan, and Freddie Mercury, glam rock fashion features glitter, sequins, platform shoes, and tight, flamboyant outfits that blur gender lines.
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Aug 23, 2023 · No matter the genre or venue, you'll find the *perfect* rock concert outfit here. From the mosh pit to VIP box seats, these 20 looks have got you covered.
