“Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.”
It’s important to me as model to be well-rounded and in touch with what people are into, as these things can also greatly influence fashion. For example, It can be said that Fashion is an Art Form. Music is also an Art Form. What could be more natural than to combine the two art forms to create clothing and fashion that is influenced by music.
Everyone’s got his/her own ideas regarding music’s influence on Fashion — especially in the age of MTV and IPOD. So in this 6 part series I asking six Rising Stars(singers and designers) how modern music continues to influence the World’s (and their own personal) Style.
My first interview was with a dear friend and supporter, BGSinger Hermit. BGSinger Hermit is a classically trained vocalist who performs a wide variety of styles from Big band to pop to rock. Big Band, easy listening, soft rock, broadway, and classical ballads all flow smoothly, freely, magically from BGSinger. You will be entranced with each note he sings!
I was honored that BG, found the time from his busy SL singing career to have a chat about music and fashion.
Marienna Corts: Thanks for meeting me today BG. Always a pleasure to see you!
BGSinger Hermit: My pleasure Mari.
Marienna Cortes: In your opinion, Does music affect fashion?
BGSinger Hermit: await…lol Just a sec.
BGSinger Hermit: I think so….. yes! I think of the go-go dancers…short skirts and long boots. I think of waltzes and long flowing gowns
Marienna Cortes: true…I remember that era – from the movies: )
BGSinger Hermit: the Paris can-can… had its own fashion
Marienna Cortes: In your opinion, How does music influences fashion?
BGSinger Hermit: hmmm…. I think the music inspires the designer….. to express the emotions evoked by the music to flow into the fashion…..
Marienna Cortes: I would agree with that.
BGSinger Hermit: kk
Marienna Cortes: How does music affect your own fashion style ?
BGSinger Hermit: well…I pick the clothes to match the style… a dapper suit to match Buble, Sinatra….etc maybe jeans and shirt for country along with nice boots…
ummm… a formal tux for classical style singing. So…yes the music I sing definitely influences the clothes I wear.
Marienna Cortes: dont think I have seen you in a cowboy hat and spurs yet. : )
BGSinger Hermit: I have been un them…but not for a long time…lol
Marienna Cortes: lol
BGSinger Hermit: haven’t had a country gig yet.
BGSinger Hermit: oh…then the 50;s style music… the Harley clothes I wear.
Marienna Cortes: Well, hopefully soon you will have a country gig! You should speak to that mean ole manager down at Bella Vida…lol (Marienna is the General Manager of Bella Vida)
BGSinger Hermit: uh-huh
Marienna Cortes: Do you think the style/genre of music you sing, has had an effect on fashion?
BGSinger Hermit: well…yes…. I mean…big band evokes all kinds of suits…
40′s style…zoot siuts…. rock…”hippie” stlye, like jeans…. maybe pullover shirt…
Marienna Cortes: Is there any music genre/singer that has influenced you in your fashion style?
BGSinger Hermit: probably rock and big band…. I enjoy the look of the suits…..both formal and more relaxed…. and singer…prob. Buble….
Marienna Cortes:Last question..I know you need to go to the studio to record your next break out song…
Presently, what music genre is influencing the designs of today?
BGSinger Hermit: lol wow…probably jazz….. blues, which I’ve been kind of thinking of along with the big band styles…. the more relaxed suit style…. open shirt…but with a jacket or vest….
Marienna Cortes: Yes I have seen that quiet a bit around SL.
BGSinger Hermit: yes… it’s almost what I wear all the time now…. although I like leather too which fits jazz and 50′s styles.
Marienna Cortes: Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for me. I can’t wait to see your next concert . May you will be in your cowboy hat and spurs? lol Where can I find you schedule?
BGSinger Hermit: lol
BGSinger Hermit: on google BGSinger Hermit Here is a Youtubelink to a video BGSinger recently made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0jzStqJ_iw
Marienna Cortes: thanks BG : )
BGSinger Hermit: yvw…ty…:)
BGSinger Hermit: was my pleasure
Marienna Cortes: : )
