What makes a perfect Glam Rock fashion outfit?
Sequins, glitter, feathers, fur, lurex stripes, animal prints, shiny fabrics, scarves, frills, tights, jackets, studs, wild hair and bold dramatic eye makeup all combined together in the perfect androgynous look. Your outfit needs to be both elaborate and theatrical with a lean towards gender bending combinations. If you think it is too much it is probably perfect.
The Glam Rock esthetic first appeared in the early 70’s in the United Kingdom. The genre is rooted in rock and roll. It also incorporates elements from bubblegum pop, heavy metal, art rock, and even science fiction and cabaret. It is all about showmanship, theatrics and spectacular live performances.
David Bowie is a perfect example of a Glam Rock artist, taking on various personas like Ziggy Stardust and the Goblin King. For more inspiration look to T. Rex, Alice Cooper, Slade, Gary Glitter & Suzi Quatro. For more recent artists take you cues from Boy George and Lady Gaga. Elton John, whilst not considered Glam Rock definitely incorporates both the clothing and theatrics in his live performances.
Put together your own Glam Rock fashion band from our mix and match costume pieces, accessorise you own clothes or let us help you coordinate the perfect outfit in store. We have Glam Rock outfits for ladies or men, with some of them more androgynous than others.