David Bowie аnd how fashion was never the same as before

david bowie: bisexual, drugs, likes cats
david bowie was an english singer, songwriter and actor. he was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades. his career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, his innovative work significantly influenced popular music.

fashion-wise, he was mainly famous for going from extra feminine to extra masculine and being anything in between

ziggy stardust

his flame-haired, colourful sparkling ziggy stardust persona is still one of the most iconic images of popular culture and has been replicated countless times.

the thin white duke
it was one of many david bowie's personas - "a mad aristocrat", "an amoral zombie“. well-groomed blonde hair and a simple and stylish wardrobe consisting of a white shirt, black trousers, and a waistcoat, the duke was a hollow man who sang songs of romance with while feeling absolutely nothing

makeup

early '70s is where we begin seeing bowie’s makeup adaptations that ranged anywhere from subtle eyeliner to full-on glam.
from his revolutionary vision to his innovative techniques, the way he used color to liberate himself and blur gender lines left a large impact on the world that can still be felt today.

how to incorporate 70’s androgyny into style today

eyewear
big sunglasses and eyewear were a staple piece in 70’s androgyny. with this, the goal is to make your eyes look as large and confusing as possible, while of course looking glam &stylish at the same time. use prints, neon colours, glitter, and quirky shapes to draw attention to those beautiful eyes.

shoes
chunky heels, no matter your gender, are a staple piece in androgyny through every year. in the 70’s, “camel toes” and large, wedge-like heels were big in the alternative-glam style, and bright, eye-catching colours are good for looking glam too. if you want to really get into the look, use patterns with metallic fabric in them.

accessories
latex latex & latex. use shiny things and reflective materials to get that glam look, if you’re going with jackets, use patterns to your advantage, hide body shape with hard corners and shapes. kerchiefs were big, and so were berets. go glam, wear neon and feel good in it. if you’re going to wear makeup, use a dark lip and a fresh face, with bright and attractive colours on the eyes.