experience an even wider
influence of cultures and
genres on her album and
2013
tour!
In an industry that is
laden with fashionistas,
fashion house muses and
aspiring
singers-turned-
designers, Nelly Furtado
offers a breath of fresh
air in terms of her style
and fashion thinking. It’s
difficult to pinpoint her
style in a few sentences or
with labels, so alternative
her ensembles are, but it
is precisely her refusal to
adhere to convention that
makes
her
one to watch.
She says, “I
s o m e t i m e s
wear
things
out of style just
because I like
it” and although
she
applauds
the likes of Lady
Gaga for what
she has done in
forging a niche
identity that has
encouraged people
to pay attention to
music a lot more,
Nelly is adamant that she
is far more comfortable
experimenting with clothes that she likes
and feels good in.
Rather than say she plays-it-safe, it’s fair
to comment that unlike other artists, she
allows her music to do the talking when
it comes to her fashion identity. Cast your
minds back to the hippie, relaxed and
vibrant outfits she would wear when
we were first introduced to her in the
year 2000 and then consider the tone,
character and overall milieu that her
album
Whoa Nelly
offered; her style and
musical inspirations appear to go hand
in hand. Recognising this, she says that
whilst writing and producing the songs
for
Folklore
as “it was folk-influenced I
decided to wear more flowy things.”
Discarding her whimsical fashion
sense by the time her album
Loose
was
out, Nelly’s style was evidently more
glamorous and current, as was her
sound. During a time
where singers create
a fashion identity to
enhance the theatrics
and quality of their
performances, Nelly
Furtado does the
opposite yet still
manages to radiate
effortless opulence
and beauty.
It is difficult
to
deny
that
Nelly
Furtado’s
contribution to the
music industry has
paved the way for the
next generation. Her sheer hard work and
transparent appetite for all things musical
should be a pillar of awe for aspiring
singers. She has been in the industry for
many years and has managed to maintain
a reputable image, which is something
of a myth in today’s society. It is then no
wonder that she was honoured with a star
on Canada’s Walk of Fame and is The Bite
Magazine’s one to watch this season!
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