Thread
What if I told you that our love of music and fashion stems from their ability to transport us to different worlds and elicit powerful emotions?
They are two of the most important aspects of our lives.
They are two of the most powerful storytelling mediums we have.
1/11
They are two of the most important aspects of our lives.
They are two of the most powerful storytelling mediums we have.
1/11
For thousands of years, music has been used to tell stories.
Music has the ability to convey emotion, create imagery, and transport us to different places and times, from ancient folk songs to modern pop hits.
Consider your favorite song or album.
2/11
Music has the ability to convey emotion, create imagery, and transport us to different places and times, from ancient folk songs to modern pop hits.
Consider your favorite song or album.
2/11
The lyrics, melody, and rhythm all work together to tell a story.
Music has the power to capture the essence of human experience, whether it's a love story, a heartbreaking story, or an ode to a specific place or time.
3/11
Music has the power to capture the essence of human experience, whether it's a love story, a heartbreaking story, or an ode to a specific place or time.
3/11
Consider the following examples:
→ Bob Dylan's iconic song "The Times They Are A-Changin" describes the 1960s social upheaval.
→ Adele's "Someone Like You" evokes the pain of the heartbreak
4/11
→ Bob Dylan's iconic song "The Times They Are A-Changin" describes the 1960s social upheaval.
→ Adele's "Someone Like You" evokes the pain of the heartbreak
4/11
Similarly, fashion has always served as a medium for telling a story.
Clothing can reflect our personality, cultural background, mood, and even our aspirations.
5/11
Clothing can reflect our personality, cultural background, mood, and even our aspirations.
5/11
Example:
→ Traditional African clothing's vibrant fabrics and intricate beadwork tell the story of a rich cultural heritage
→ The punk rock aesthetic of ripped jeans and studded leather jackets tells the story of rebellion and nonconformity
6/11
→ Traditional African clothing's vibrant fabrics and intricate beadwork tell the story of a rich cultural heritage
→ The punk rock aesthetic of ripped jeans and studded leather jackets tells the story of rebellion and nonconformity
6/11
However, their storytelling ability goes beyond what I've stated above.
They often intersect to enhance the stories that each of them can separately tell, with musicians using their style as a means of storytelling.
Consider these two great examples:
7/11
They often intersect to enhance the stories that each of them can separately tell, with musicians using their style as a means of storytelling.
Consider these two great examples:
7/11
→ Lady Gaga's elaborate costumes and avant-garde makeup help to tell the story of her artistic vision and identity
→ Hip-hop legends such as Run-DMC and Missy Elliott, whose daring fashion choices reflected the energy and attitude of their music
8/11
→ Hip-hop legends such as Run-DMC and Missy Elliott, whose daring fashion choices reflected the energy and attitude of their music
8/11
But, music & fashion tell larger cultural narratives as well as individual stories
They reflect a specific time and place's values, beliefs, and trends, and they have the power to shape popular culture
Fashion can also be a powerful tool for social commentary and activism
9/11
They reflect a specific time and place's values, beliefs, and trends, and they have the power to shape popular culture
Fashion can also be a powerful tool for social commentary and activism
9/11
Example:
→ Vivienne Westwood's politically charged fashion collections challenged the status quo & promote environmentalism & social justice
→ Artists like Kendrick Lamar have used their music to bring attention to issues such as racial inequality & police brutality
10/11
→ Vivienne Westwood's politically charged fashion collections challenged the status quo & promote environmentalism & social justice
→ Artists like Kendrick Lamar have used their music to bring attention to issues such as racial inequality & police brutality
10/11
The conclusion serves as a reminder
Every time we wear or listen to something, we must remember that we are not simply enjoying a moment of personal pleasure; we are participating in a rich & complex storytelling tradition that has connected us all since the dawn of time
11/11
Every time we wear or listen to something, we must remember that we are not simply enjoying a moment of personal pleasure; we are participating in a rich & complex storytelling tradition that has connected us all since the dawn of time
11/11
🔻Artist Spotlight
@StudioReith → a "multidisciplinary designer and artist with a passion for creating trend-balanced, story-driven pieces and environments that channel both a timeless sense of the past and a fierce, modern point of view"
www.studioreith.io/
@StudioReith → a "multidisciplinary designer and artist with a passion for creating trend-balanced, story-driven pieces and environments that channel both a timeless sense of the past and a fierce, modern point of view"
www.studioreith.io/
Thank you for your time!
If you enjoyed this thread make sure to:
Follow @eduardmsmr for more
Retweet the first tweet to spread the word.
If you enjoyed this thread make sure to:
Follow @eduardmsmr for more
Retweet the first tweet to spread the word.
