Fashion! Turn to the left!
Fashion! Turn to the Right!
Oooh, Fashion!
David Bowie is as synonymous with fashion as he is with music. From Diamond Dogs to Scary Monsters. In honor of his 66th birthday, let’s put on our red shoes and dance through fashion trends during the decades of David Bowie.
The 1960s – The Redhead
David’s signature locks showed us all that being a red headed stepchild actually looked good! Ginger was definitely the color to have on your head.
The 1970s – Glam Rock
The trend that describes a musical style as much as a fashion style. Don’t like your hair? That is totally fine – Just cover it with a wig! Don’t like your face? Not to worry – Just paint one on that you like! Feeling a little short? No big deal – Heels are now ok for girls and guys alike! And let’s not forget the beginning of bling with all that glitters and sparkles. Who was at the center of all of this? Ziggy Stardust.
The 1980s – Goblin King
Sure there were many styles in the 80s, but I want to focus on my favorite. The style that proved that being the bad guy can always be in fashion. David Bowie as the Goblin King in Labyrinth. With a hairstyle and eye makeup that have re-emerged on fashion runways through the years. David Bowie was certainly holding the crystal ball to see into fashion trends.
The 1990s – Goatee
The facial hair pattern that is still worn by so many men (including my husband.. on rare occasions).
The 2000s – Re-inventing the Mustache
The 2000s re-introduced us to Bowie, the actor. When we say mustache, so many of us think Burt Reynolds in the 1980s, we so often forget the 90s – the 1890s in fact with Mr. Nikola Tesla. David Bowie’s portrayal of Tesla showed us that it’s not only cool to be geek but it’s also cool to sport the ‘stache.
So what’s your favorite Bowie incarnation? — Crystal
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Crystal is Store Manager at Half Price Books Flagship in Dallas, Texas.
