The Fashion Chart

Music and fashion have been intertwined for decades, but recently the bond has become even stronger, especially with Indie and electronic music heavily on the rise. These well known artists are known for their crazy sense of style and their daring takes on fashion.  I think this is where the whole “hipster look” first emerged. When artists are making their big debut they have to decide on their image. They want to be perceived a certain way which is reflected through their clothes, accessories, makeup, etc. One artist in particular, Emily Haines, the main singer of Metric is a great example. She dons bright colorful lipstick, skinny pants and an awesomely cool tee on the regular. Haines has sparked a huge fan base, one in which mimics what she wears as you can see at her concerts.
So how does this affect the TCU campus? Well despite the general population’s take on fashion which is really quite interesting, as hunting and fishing shirts can frequently be seen on boys and girls alike…and if you really look closely among the Wranglers and North Faces, you can find a tiny glimpse of individuality present among a few students. A lot of these students are into the electronic scene and they get their style cues from the music they listen to. How do I know? Some may say that I fall into that category and I do go to many concerts where it is clear that the fans are a direct reflection of what they’re into. You mimic what you like.
Always keeping my eyes peeled for the latest trends, and bringing them to you.

Emily Chan

TCU