Fashion and music have always had a very close relationship, especially during the second half of the twentieth century. For years musicians became the mannequins where fashion was exhibited, and tons of fans saw their idols as icons to follow in every possible way. Who can’t remember the Beatles’ emblematic suits or even their Sgt. Pepper’s attires? Or Jimi Hendrix with his hippie outfits, copied by thousands of young people who aspired to be like him? Or even Geri Halliwell from the Spice Girls, who wore her famous dress with the Uk flag? No matter the genre, rock, pop, punk, metal, indie, will always drag people who will look after musicians and will try to copy or embrace them. Of course, fashion is the first and quickest option . Here are seven music idols from the last century who left a mark on our culture thanks to their groundbreaking music and particularly iconic style. There’s always a way to honor them without looking like a costume or worse, like a poser! Michael Jackson
The King of Pop was famous for so many things. With his music, he shaped what we know today as pop, and he’ll always be remembered for his eccentric fashion style. One of his most iconic pieces was precisely the red leather jacket he wore on the video of “Thriller.” You can wear one like it with black clothes to embrace his vibe, or even a sequined blazer with a hat like he did on “Billie Jean.” Freddie Mercury
What can we say about Freddie Mercury and his particularly flamboyant style? First, he broke many gender stigmas with his bold and audacious style. His most iconic garment is his yellow leather jacket, but Freddie was all about jazzy, colorful, and unique outfits. You can wear a silver or glitter jumpsuit that’s so fashionable nowadays and still honor his life and amazing music. Axl Rose and Slash
Guns & Roses changed the rock scene in the United States and the world. Their fresh and daring lyrics enticed many young people who considered them idols. Moreover, they had a clear style that has been copied by many fans and you can do so by wearing a bandana or a black hat. You don’t have to completely mirror their look, rather take the things that grab your attention and go for it. We know Slash’s signature is his top hat, but if you don’t feel like going that far, you can wear any black hat and his attitude. The sunglasses are key as well. George Harrison
Known as the “Silent Beatle,” George Harrison was best known for his spirituality and simplicity. However, even his sober way of dressing was also emblematic. He was probably the biggest fan of denim, since he wore it almost all the time. If you were wondering whether to embrace the all-denim fashion or not, now you have a very good reason to do so. David Bowie
Throughout his career, Bowie created different personas or characters each with very emblematic styles. One of his most recognizable and famous character is Halloween Jack, with his unique red hair and red overalls. Of course, wearing an eye patch is a little too far-fetched, but red pants, a blue shirt, and a bandana on your neck is a very plausible and fashionable way to pay an homage to Bowie. If you are more fond of his Thin White Duke, you can wear a white shirt and a vest. Prince
Famous for his purple attires and guitar, Prince was an icon of the eighties music scene. With songs that mixed religious themes and sexuality, he was always on the verge of controversy. Of course, his daring attitude wasn’t only reserved for his music, since he was best known for his colorful and bright attires. Elton John
Sir Elton John, please. He probably has one of the most extravagant styles of them all. With his iconic crazy glasses and his colorful way of dressing, copying his style is only for those audacious people who don’t care about established patterns.–
Halloween is not the only date you can honor these musicians, because there’s no need to wear a costume to do so. There are simple ways to embrace their fashion legacy in your everyday life, because creating your outfit is all about getting inspired and adapting a style into your own taste.
