When it comes to the fashion and music industries, there are a number of overlapping trends. However, throughout the years, the significance of the fashion has proven to be one of the most important aspects when attending concerts and festivals.
Many people have begun portraying their personalities and knowledge of the artists through their outfit and accessory choices.
An article on SpartanShield.org stated that, “For many music lovers now, the most important and exciting part of going to a show is choosing what to wear. The clothes must be precisely selected to match the exact vibe of the music, the artist, and the venue.”
When wearing clothes that match the overall vibe of the venue and artists performing, fans believe the entire atmosphere is shifted and is more comfortable overall. A sophomore, Sophia Pomykala interviewed on SpartanShield.org, said that “There are so many people hyping each other up and it just creates the most friendly and happy atmosphere ever.”
Alongside the music everyone collectively enjoys, fans get to interact with one another and share details about the clothing and their love for both.
Some fans believe that the getting ready nerves and excitement are just as fun as the concert itself. An article on the dallasobserver.com discussed Carrie Brownstein, a woman highly interested in the music scene, where in her blog she describes “getting ready for a show as a ritual that’s almost as memorable as the show itself.”
As fans are going through their pre-concert “rituals” and getting ready, many take into account the previous outfits worn by the artist they are seeing perform. A large portion of fans even recreate famous looks and outfits done by the artists performing.
When discussing the fashion trends of Harry Styles fans at his concerts, Maddy Yen in an article featured on offtherecordpress.com, stated that, “Styles has become known for his sense of fashion, and his fandom wanted to emulate his style. This tour exemplified the resurgence of fans motivated to go all out with their garb.”
Styles has been known worldwide for his fun colors and funky style. Artists like Styles have been putting positive attitudes and increasing confidence in fans all over.
There are still a large number of artists that are influencing the fashion industry and starting trends. One of them being, The 1975. While discussing The 1975’s influence, Yen on offtherecordpress.com, went into further detail, “More Specifically, Being Funny in a Foreign Language introduced polished and sophisticated stylistic and visual components. During this tour, many fans began dressing similarly to frontman Matty Healy, adopting his more classic and refined look.”
Although some believe the importance of fashion at concerts is something irrelevant and shouldn’t be such a large part of the music industry, fashion has been yet another aspect of bringing individuals together in public environments.
So next time you find yourself attending a concert or festival, be on the lookout for some of your favorite artists’ looks being worn right next to you in the crowd!
