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In the early 2000, there was one name that was admired and looked up to, and that name was Aaliyah.The singer who died at a very young age, was a prominent music artist and a fashion icon.Aaliyah was a trendsetter who could easily incorporate elements of hip-hop and street wear in her fashion and this is still felt to date.This article explores how the princess of R&B Aaliyah influenced the Y2K fashion and described her impact on music and style.
Aaliyah was one of the actress that successfully combined urban and glamour, which gave a new look to Y2K.Her preferred dress code was pants, cropped tops, blazers or y2k jackets, which are baggy most of the time.This blend was not just about the comfort but sure shot indicators of the choices people were making.One of the things that made her stand out among her peers was that she embraced formality by being able to balance clothing items that were considered to be in the dominion of either the male or female gender.For instance, she can be seen sporting a glossy black leather jacket, teamed with olive green cargo pants and chunky sport shoes to give her a chic ethic look with a twist of the urban jungle.
Overall, accessories dictated a lot about Aaliyah’s Y2K looks.One of the apparels that caught my attention was pendants, which she wore with bulky and thick rusty chains round her neck.Not only were these pendants simply accessories, but they grew to represent who she was.From concerts to real life, the pendants completed Aaliyah’s look and was symbolic to the hip hop scene of fashion.
That is why music videos then became the ideal test sites where Aaliyah was able to experiment with her high-fashion look.Songs like “Try Again” and “Are You That Somebody?” are good examples of where style in fashion and music complemented each other to come up with the desired image.Notably, in the ‘Try Again’ video Aaliyah was dressed with futuristic outfits, having metallic and monochrome touches in compliance with the year 2000’s post-(postmodern) optimistic outlook.
It was clearly seen that Aaliyah was a hip-hop culture follower as a number of her outfits were inspired by it.She frequently opted for outfits that balanced casual and sporty styles: shirts Think track suits bandanas and visor hats.These clothes also provided warmth, although they also announced strength and coolness, which were characteristic of her image to the public.For instance, those her silhouettes and designs associated with the athletic apparels were in line with the introduction of streetwear that characterised the Y2K fashion.
Aaliyah could literally wear anything and make it look beautiful, her public appearances were a fashion inspiration.In such events as award ceremonies, she highly desired wearing gowns different from the usual glamorous and flapper style.This adds to looks such as the MTV Movie Awards silver sequined head to toe bra and pant outfit.Such bold decisions have made her the fashion icon that she has been for sometimes now, and one who would not hesitate to challenge the conventional fashion.
The songs by Aaliyah, having powerless but soft melodic voices with new generation tuned beats, were the songs of Y2K.Songs such as More Than a Woman and Rock the Boat caused the radio waves to burn and shaped the contemporary R&B and pop music.Its associations with such recognized producers as Timbaland contributed the creation of a new, yet classic, musical sound that complemented her daring and creative approach to fashion.
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Essaying on the same, it is possible to note that even album covers were somehow marked by her extraordinary style and rather unique approach to music creation.Take the cover of her self-titled third album: wearing a white tank top and low rise jeans and having her make-up done quite minimally, it was a perfect portrayal of her nonchalant, calm, comfortable and hottest look.Thus, through those visuals, Aaliyah conveyed the ideas of her artistry and how she wanted to harmoniously merge music and art.
When it comes to the second para the arrival of R & B and hip hop around the late nineties to mid two thousands was ideal for Aaliyah’s multiple skills.Relative to the modern music, her start was at the right time when firm parallels linked urban musical styles with fashionable wear.Clothes such as velour tracksuits, large-wheeled sunglasses, and specific footwear types became permanent fixtures in people’s closets all over the globe, primarily due to the influence of those artists, including Aaliyah.
Almost all artists of the contemporary music genre are inspired by the beautiful Aaliyah.Many modern singers such as Rihanna, Drake and Normani were inspired by Aaliyah’s fashion and her music.Presenting fashions that are both fashionable and edgy, Rihanna especially has replicated exactly what Aaliyah did with her music that was combining elegance with the hip hop style of dressing and has cemented Aaliyah’s Y2K impression.
The fashion sense of the age Y2K is coming back in light which many designers are turning towards pioneers like Aaliyah for guidance.Skinny tops or crop tops, wide leg pants, and daring pieces of jewelry are once again the staples of fashion shows and influencers’ accounts.Fashion brands are presenting lines that remind of the early 2000s, proving that Aaliyah’s creativity defining the modern fashion trends.
Even more, with the advance of the digital culture, Aaliyah’s impact has only escalated.Instagram and TikTok with numerous dedicated to the representation of 90s throwback styles with references to the star.They continue to debate on her current fashion trend influence and contributions to today’s dressing Code through stylistic choice discussion forums, and fan-made page, guaranteeing her place in the so-called world wide web’s cybersphere.
As for her unique style, as well as her music Aaliyah remains an iconic figure till the present day Y2K style.She is still present today in many aspects of pop culture and continues to influence new generations of the audience to appreciate the combination of music and clothing.
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