What is expression? It's different to a lot of people, but it usually revolves around some art form. Whether it be dance, theatre, fashion, or anything else, everyone finds their own way of expressing themselves. But the thing about expression is that it leads to inspiration of something similar or entirely different. For example, one painter may paint roses. That piece may inspire a fashion designer to create a dress based off that painting. That is the beauty of expression, that it creates a long chain of inspiration. Two art forms that do this constantly in daily life are music and fashion.
I personally love fashion, but I am also in love with music. Music is something that I have always loved playing, as well as listening to. In my life, I have found that the music I listen to has inspired the way I express myself through fashion. Lyrics, transitional riffs, and melodies sometimes inspire what I put together in the morning. This may seem strange, but that is how I express myself. In the music industry, this is seen through major icons such as Florence Welch (seen above on the Nylon Music Issue 2011), Karen O, Allison Mosshart, and even Lady Gaga. Their music inspires their fashion sense, giving them a personal identity.
To express your fashion taste through music, the first and main thing you need to do is find your favourite music artists and the main genre you enjoy listening to. For example, if you liked lo-fi surf music, you would look for beachy, laid back pieces to express that sound and you could find a fashion idol in Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino.
However, that is just a guideline. Fashion inspired by music is something that must come from personal expression and feelings. Have fun with it, and it can even help you find a personal style and find your true fashion self!
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