Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Musical Influences

I often discuss the great influence that celebrity culture has over fashion and decor, and the musical stars of our time have probably inspired more styles than any other.

The latest issue of Elle magazine is their music issue, and they point out several fashion movements over the decades that can be directly related to the pop charts. There was the 70's inspired peasant tops, the 80's inspired spandex and leather, the 90's flannel shirts and tattered jeans and today it's a mixture of everything in-between. Many designers and celebs are cashing in on this musical influence as well, such as Elle cover girl Gwen Stefani with her L.A.M.B. fashion line and Marc Jacobs with his rock and roll designs.



Coincidentally, millions of fans are in Los Angeles today to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of one of the most influential pop stars of our time, Michael Jackson. His red leather jacket and single-sequined glove started a worldwide fashion movement that will never be forgotten.

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