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Elvis, Freddie mercury and David Bowie and their influence on fashion
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DESIGN AND FASHION STUDIES-II
INFLUENCE OF PRESLEY,MERCURY AND BOWIE ON FASHION
SUBMITTED BY:KEIRTI BINDALCHE13LD14
ELVIS PRESLEY
American singer and actor born on 8 January 1935 in East Tupelo,
Mississippi One of the most significant cultural icons of
the 20th century Central figure in the development of
rockabilly His musical influence came from gospel His flamboyant, custom made outfits of silk
and velour were the beginning of the modern rocker look today.
INFLUENCE ON FASHION
sharp suits high collars pegged pants skinny pants military look trucker style leather flamboyant
accessorizing jumpsuits and so many
more
Elvis set some of today’s classic and coolest rock inspired trends:
Bold and independent style The Elvis hair would always be
slicked back, black, with long sideburns, still remains the ‘look’ for followers of modern rock genres
He began the whole way people dress nowadays to express not only their status, but to truly dress for yourself
brighter colours and sharp, flashy suits, loose, unbuttoned shirts with upturned collars also became fashionable
Elvis’ home in Memphis, now a museum dedicated to himself. Displayed there is his gun collections, study, pool room and of course his legendary wardrobe.
Elvis was the one to start wearing leather in the form of a garment
He introduce the use of leather in jackets and pants and stood out in the crowd
DAVID BOWIE
He is also a painter and collector of fine art.
A major figure in the world of popular music for over four decades
Known for his distinctive baritone voice as well as the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his work.
Also recognized for his androgynous beauty, an iconic element to his image David Bowie is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, and actor.
BOWIE AS AN ICON David Bowie is a style icon today for two
reasons: He was part of a generation that
rebelled. In the late 60s and early 70s, fashion and music came together as a powerful force against convention and sartorial indifference.
Bowie brought a sense of reality to his own dream world while at the same time injecting fantasy into the real world. His music and the clothes he wore were the result of his vision. It turned out to be a vision that many people shared and identified with. That's the definition of an icon.
INFLUENCE ON FASHION
His main characteristics were the clothes, haircuts and make-up he chose
His most famous look was with platform boots, face paint and tight silhouettes
His sense of style was mainly clean, minimal, monochrome and sleek
Bowie in Berlin was all about black leather and suave suits. He used to be covered with black leather garments from head to toe
FREDDIE MERCURY
Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter and producer
Born in the Sultanate of Zanzibar
Grew up there and in India Best known as lead vocalist
and lyricist of the rock band Queen
Was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range
One of the greatest singers in the history of popular music
INFLUENCE ON FASHION One of the most influential men of all
time. Freddie Mercury inspirations can be
found anywhere and everywhere His work was expansive, influence on
fashion undeniable. Wore signature outfits when he
performed. In Queen’s earlier years he wore more
outlandish and glittery costumes. In the latter years Freddie went with a
more relaxed and slick approach.