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Lady Gaga has had many songs about fashion but Fashion! is one of her most well-known hits coming off her debut album in 2008. The inspiration behind it was that Lady Gaga had struggled previously in the fashion industry even though she loved all things fashion.
What we loved about this song was how the video depicted the catwalk dance made famous by fashion shows. This song is one of those songs we hate to admit we love, but when it comes on the radio, we sing along to it every time.
The King himself, Elvis Presley, had a song that really went into fashion and style: Blue Suede Shoes. This song was released in 1956 and was a hit from the moment it was first on the radio with its simple lyrics and catchy beat.
Most genres of music have songs related to that brotherly bond, and country music is no different. Whether this song is to play to a sibling, or you just want reminding of your own, here are the best country songs about brothers ever.
Even in its beginning stages, hip hop always knew how to subvert fashion and make it its own. Whether it was through name-dropping lyrics, custom clothes from Dapper Dan bearing the logos of high fashion brands or taking something as average as Adidas and elevating it to a luxury level like Run-D.M.C. did, the culture defined fashion on its own terms.
As its influence grew and money started flowing endlessly, rappers began to interact with high fashion in new ways, leveraging their influence to start clothing brands and impact every aspect of the industry. For many, these songs about luxury brands introduced a new way of life. Here are 11 songs about high fashion to inspire you to rock the flyest gear possible.
Years before starting her beauty and fashion empire, Rihanna was a major pop star who dropped new albums yearly. After transitioning from the island girl next door persona from her debut album, she sought to take control of her sound and image. Fashion was one of the ways that Riri displayed her new-found confidence.
Some music videos have even inspired fashion trends: think Britney Spears's school girl look in "Baby One More Time" or Kanye West's shutter shades in "Stronger." Fashion has always been used to express one's style and creativity, something that musicians know all too well.
In 1980, David Bowie released his 14th studio album, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), which featured the hit single "Fashion." The title was essential for Bowie's discography since he would do everything with a unique style. On the track, Bowie gives his views on the changes, trends, and nuances of the fashion industry.
Although Nicki challenges fashion concepts on the red carpet, the distinct diva has an impeccable talent for creating urban fantasy sounds that would heat up the catwalk. This hardcore and vigorous melody beats with a chaotic pulse that would challenge the fierceness of the runway model and highlight collections of both grunge and femininity.
VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has released his solo song titled "Hi-Fashion Girl" via YouTube. The track, which can be streamed below, was reportedly recorded in 2007 with guitarist John 5 for an album that has yet to see the light of day. Other songs recorded during the same sessions include "Somewhere Over The Rainbow Bar And Grill", "Low-Rez Sunset", "Giddy-Up!", "Alligator Pants", "Pointing At The Moon", "Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then", "Manda Bala" and "The Shit That Killed Elvis".
"Whenever I hear this stuff, I can visualize it. And it's pretty magical that way, 'cause it's, like, 'Okay.' It reminds me of back in the day when they were recording and the records were spinning and they were making the record as it was recording because you can't mess up. And especially you don't wanna mess up around David Lee Roth. So it's really cool that way. I could just visualize just me and Dave going through these songs and recording 'em that way."
Asked if Dave notifies him every time he releases one of the songs from the 2007 album or if he just finds out about it once they have already been made available, John 5 said: "I just find out. And I'm, like, 'Oh, rad.' But I really think the greatest song that just broke my heart, too, was 'Nothing Could Have Stopped Us Back Then Anyway'. And that is the one with the video, with the VAN HALEN video, and it's about Dave and the band and Eddie [Van Halen] and things like that. That one really is something special to me."
In August 2021, John 5 told AL.com that the rest of the unreleased Roth record is in the same vein as the songs that have come out, which have a singer/songwriter sound. "[Dave] wanted to do this kind of a more California sessions type of thing," the guitarist explained. "And he's such an artist, I was, like, 'Whatever you want to do, I'm there for you.' So it is that kind of vibe. But there's a lot of multi tracks and different acoustic parts that all work together. It's kind of orchestrated, if you will."
In a 2014 interview, John 5 described the LP as "11 of the greatest songs you'll ever hear, and it's just me and Dave, and we had Gregg Bissonette play drums on it. And it's unbelievable," he said. "You know, just great, great songs."
Gaga explained the song's meaning in the track-by-track ARTPOP commentary on Sirius XM saying that this is about getting dressed up and feel like you own the world, as she describes in the lyrics. She also discussed that she wanted to do a collaboration with label mate and fashion aficionados, will.i.am for a few years now but waited for the right song to do it.
The appeal of fashion is limitless, though very different for every person. Some see clothing as a commodity, others as creative expression, and many use their dress (or their admiration of another's) as an easy and interesting way to express sexuality. Whether conscious or not, we all find importance in clothing in some way or another. Here, 16 popular artists wax poetic about labels, style, and that ever-so-special way a woman wears her own sartorial elegance.
'Blue Jeans' was off Lana Del Rey's second album 'Born to Die' and although it didn't chart particularly well in the UK it did reach the top 10 in a number of countries around the world making it the most streamed fashion song.
Based in London, I cover fashion, the arts, culture and travel. I have had the chance of interviewing an array of actors, musicians and artists, along with leading designers, from Valentino Garavani to Isabel Marant.
I am captivated by the individuals who steer high fashion brands, passionately dedicating their lives to crafting material culture that sometimes approaches an art form. Clothing intertwines with culture, linking us to heritage and history. Our choice of attire narrates a story that connects us to our past and present. Studying history unveils solutions, offering insights to shape a better future. I aspire to spotlight work that holds valuable lessons, contributing to a world of possibilities for improvement.
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Nadja Sayej is a fashion journalist based in New York City. She covers celebrity style where it intersects with high art and pop culture, as well as global fashion weeks, designer profiles and galas. She has interviewed over 1,000 celebrities during her 15-year career, from Salma Hayek to David Lunch and Jean Paul Gaultier.
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