Boy bands are back in style! In our studio there are a range of ages reflecting the die hard Take That fans to those getting excited about the reforming of Blue and all of us loving working with new bands. There’s a lot out there about the new ladies of pop and their style but not really much at all about the guys storming onto the music scene. It’s not just girls who need to dress to impress- look like you’re an international superstar and maybe you just will be. The importance of good style for a boy band is clearly getting through to the music industry reps with us often being asked to style up and coming bands- which is a favourite job of mine. Here’s a rundown of what to look out for over the coming summer.
Vagabond (above) are a 5 piece all guy soul/funk band and predicted for the big time. When they first came onto the scene at the beginning of the year they were demonstrating some flaky style with a grittier look than perhaps their music suggested wearing checked shirts, leather jackets and skinny jeans all thrown together. As the band’s reputation grows so does their style with latest press shots showing a much more grown up, tailored look more suited to their soulful sounds. See them supporting James Morrison, the Saturdays’ (yes really!), on the festival circuit this summer and at www.myspace.com/vagabond. Want a piece of them? Try this Superdry belt (below) out for size and show your support! (http://tinylink.com/?8RBReJqeji)
Juilian Perretta (below) is the latest hot new singer songwriter, with a smooth 70’s sound (not totally different to Vagabond- maybe soul is the sound of summer 2009?) he is already dressed to impress. Fresh from supporting Girls Aloud on their Out Of Control tour he has fans that include Perez Hilton and Mark Ronson. His tailored blazer and vintage shirts teamed with modern skinny jeans and statement belts are a visual nod to his sound. With his afro style hair he should steer clear of flared trousers and brown leather to avoid looking like a complete 70’s throwback. Currently being played on radio 1 check out his MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/julianperrettamusic) to get updates on gigs and the album release rumoured to be late this summer. Steal his style with a retro waistcoat http://www.allsaints.com/product/?page=1&category_id=52&prod_desc_id=5051214386140 or a full on way with a real vintage shirt like this late 60’s number (http://www.myvintage.co.uk/Shirts_B231VW.aspx) (below left and right).
London electro-indie group Milke (below left) have been receiving rave reviews everywhere they go. You help but compare Ra Khan to Brandon Flowers with his tailored yet flamboyant style. Andrew Friendly follows the theme with bassist Dave and drummer Luke bringing a more rock and roll edge to the proceedings. Producing really good and well balanced indie/electro music that I defy you not to dance to! Serious 1920’s tailoring is becoming more of a stage look for them at the moment but the full blown stage look of previous pieces worn by Andrew and Ra will be back and will be bigger. Compared to a ‘serious Scissor Sisters’ this band isn’t doing high street but you can get a piece of the action with this Alexander McQueen Two Colour Jacket (below right) (http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/am0054bei). Catch them playing venues all over the UK, France and Spain this summer and rumour has it a debut album will be crashing onto the scene sometime later this year. Check them out at www.myspace.com/milketheband
Ps.... A few weeks ago you were promised pics of me in parrot print- a parrot print halter dress perfect for the hot weather. Get details of stockists at www.hm.com.
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