Carbon Costume pop
Chappell Roan at Coachella
Chappell Roan is a rising American pop star whose persona is inspired by camp and drag. Her 2023 album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, includes hits such as “Red Wine Supernova” and “HOT TO GO!” Her latest single, “Good Luck, Babe!” currently ranks at 46 on the Billboard Top 100 with over 100 million streams on Spotify. This guide presents an DIY approach for one of her Coachella outfits. Use the black fabric marker to write “EAT ME” on the bodysuit. See this guide for her look from NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert and this guide for her look in the Pink Pony music video.
Crash Adams from “Give Me a Kiss”
Crash Adams is a Canadian pop alternative duo consisting of singer Rafaele Massarelli and guitarist Vince Sasso. “Give Me A Kiss” is an upbeat love song from their 2023 album, California Girl. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and features the duo handing out compliments to locals. They circle through a few different suits, but this is the most recognizable from their album cover. The video has and the song has 21 million views on Youtube over 52 million streams on Spotify.
Olivia Rodrigo in “Vampire”
Olivia Rodrigo is a pop singer/songwriter whose music continues to skyrocket on the charts. Following the smash success of Sour, her first full length album, Olivia released her new single, “Vampire” just last week. Its promo photo featured two band-aids on her neck, and the aesthetics in the music video certainly allude to Twilight. The music video currently boasts 22 million views plus just over 50 million streams on Spotify. Good 4 u, Olivia!
Olivia Rodrigo in “Bad Idea, Right?”
Olivia Rodrigo is a pop singer/songwriter who started her music career in 2021 with “Driver’s License.” Her debut album, Sour, dominated the pop charts. Off the heels of the recent single “Vampire,” comes “Bad Idea, Right?” The music video features Olivia leaving a party to see her ex, which she contemplates through the lyrics of the song. The promo picture featured Olivia in front of a mirror, with the title written in red lipstick. The music video has 11 million views and over 50 million streams on Spotify. Fans can expect her second studio album, Guts, later this year.
Hayley Williams of Paramore at The Final Riot Concert
Hayley Williams is a multi-talented singer, once hailed as the “great orange hope” by John Mayer the her iconic dyed orange hair she had in the Paramore band’s early days, and an accomplished musician in her own right. With her Paramore bandmade Taylor York, Williams has recently released a groundbreaking solo album which candidly gives insight to her personal struggles. Although Hayley Williams’ personal aesthetic has evolved considerably since her debut in the music world, we can’t help but go back to the classic redheaded punk look she sported during Paramore concerts in the mid 2000’s.
To cut and style the red wig we’ve linked below, you can follow this YouTube video tutorial for Scene haircuts.
Ed Sheeran
In 2013, Ed Sheeran topped GQ‘s list of Worst-Dressed Males, but that’s just one magazine’s opinion. Ed Sheeran is an unabashedly comfortable dresser, that’s all! After breaking his elbow and wrist in a bicycling accident and bouncing back well enough to still be able to play guitar, he really deserves to dress as comfortably as possible on stage. And for those of us who disagree with GQ, here’s a handy guide for recreating Ed Sheeran’s aesthetic.
