*INSPIRAT!ON Rule Breakers: Identifying individuals with undeniable, out-of-this-world, unconventional, storybook style.
Fashion || Rule Breaker: JANELLE MONAE
The highly anticipated release of "The ArchAndroid" fell upon us on May 18. 2010.
For those of us that are familiar with the theatrical, futuristic-funk introduction of
Monae's first SUITE (first release in 2007 chronicling her alter ego Cindi Mayweather)
titled "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase," this latest arrival is right on time.
With musicianship in the music industry throwing listeners in a whirlwind of unidentifiable beats
Many of us are reaching for the melodies and lyrics that remind of the foundations
legends of Motown, Blue Note, and so many other labels gifted the world of music.
Janelle Monae is fully aware of the archetype conceptual but thoughtful music can be in today's time.
Immersed in this world, METROPOLIS, created by her own effort to remind us all about what should have our ears.
With it, Monae created an image easily Identified by well tailored white button-up shirts, black satin blazers,
cummerbund and slacks; consistent styling that is sometimes altered or manipulated by added details:
pleated shoulders, matador embroidery, etc. She has noticeably created a look
that has become HER trademark, one that has already got a hold on Dolce & Gabbana runways
which then trickled down to Rihanna's 2009 Costume Institute Gala look.
Imitation is the highest form of __________.
In this latest addition of Fashion Rule Breaker, as a tribute to her commitment to creating music everyone can believe in,
we sound off as she does in her beautifully written "Cold War," --We want to be Free.
We here at INSPIRAT!ON ask that you elevate your ears and have a listen.
To hear Janelle's Monae's "The Arch Android in full for the first time visit:
Janelle Monae Paper Mag photo shoot by Jiro Schneider / Dan Monick | Styling by Mack Dugan and Megan Rizer
White blazer and shirt by D&G, tie by Prada and gloves by DavidElfin.
Janelle Monae Honey Mag photo shoot by Carrie Schechter | Styling by Darryl G. and Carmegie for Iyli Ili
Zang Toi suit, Steve Madden shoes, Kenneth Jay Lane earrings and ring
Janelle Monáe | VOGUE Italia / Vogue.it (June 2010)
InStyle features Janelle in an 8 page Spread! | Wondaland Arts Society (July 2010)
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