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The sound of a faint heartbeat... The gradual build-up to a sudden pop of music
composed of an immediately recognizable bass solo and a distinctively high-pitched “Aaow!”...
I turn up the volume on my stereo driving home from work, (I’m listening to “Smooth Criminal”) and I can’t help feeling mournful and think about how much he has influenced the world of music and fashion. I still haven’t gotten over it. There will never be another... Thankfully, he will always be remembered, especially when so much of what we are seeing in fashion now is reminiscent of him –perhaps even inspired by him. I choose to believe the latter.
composed of an immediately recognizable bass solo and a distinctively high-pitched “Aaow!”...
I turn up the volume on my stereo driving home from work, (I’m listening to “Smooth Criminal”) and I can’t help feeling mournful and think about how much he has influenced the world of music and fashion. I still haven’t gotten over it. There will never be another... Thankfully, he will always be remembered, especially when so much of what we are seeing in fashion now is reminiscent of him –perhaps even inspired by him. I choose to believe the latter.
I believe it all began with Decarnin’s haute French versions of MJ’s signature military/band jackets at Balmain in Spring 09 –jackets that were purchased and worn by none other than le roi himself. It looks like Decarnin can’t stop till he gets enough, because he showed more military jackets heavily adorned with metal epaulettes for Spring '10.
It’s undeniable. There is currently an 80’s revival. But did it all start with MJ and snowball to the point we’re presently at? Or is MJ’s influence overrated? Personally, you should know where I stand. If I happen to see an unbelievably chic woman in the streets dressed in an essential Alexander Wang white tee and a pair of black cropped pants (like the ones seen at Demeulemeester for Spring '10), I’ll think, ‘Michael...Billy Jean...moon walk...’
It’s undeniable. There is currently an 80’s revival. But did it all start with MJ and snowball to the point we’re presently at? Or is MJ’s influence overrated? Personally, you should know where I stand. If I happen to see an unbelievably chic woman in the streets dressed in an essential Alexander Wang white tee and a pair of black cropped pants (like the ones seen at Demeulemeester for Spring '10), I’ll think, ‘Michael...Billy Jean...moon walk...’
“So, Annie are you OK?” As the song winds down and I hear these lyrics, I think, ‘Yeah… we’re all OK, and you’ll never be forgotten.
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