Glad Rags: CHA:DY Explores the Importance of Evolving Your Style

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Get your glad rags on gang because our newest column to join the Dollhouse is a look at some of our favourite musician's best garms. This week we're joined by London based Parisian singer-songwriter CHA:DY getting deep on style evolution and the difference in dressing for the stage!

How important is clothing to you for a stage presence?

To be honest it’s really not that important in my opinion. Obviously a nice and fierce outfit can help but what matters the most is do you feel confident in your outfit? Some artists do not care much about fashion and still blow you away with their voice, their charisma, etc…

Do you have a different style on stage compared to off stage?

Yes I really do, but it also depends what kind of gig I am doing. If it’s a more intimate, acoustic gig then I’m probably going to show up in my everyday black baggy clothes, put on some red lipstick and go.

When I have a bigger gig, I might show a little more skin, wear a bit more colour but black is always so stunning and classy.

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Do you think image is important for musicians wanting to be successful?

Yes definitely, I think as musicians we need to put almost as much intent in our image as in our music. It will help tell our story and give a good idea of our identity and also the genre of music we make. Fashion is also a way to express yourself  and I think it’s part of the package when you’re an artist.

Who are some of your style inspirations as an artist?  

Zendaya, Doja Cat, Lous & The Yakuza, three fierce and unapologetic black women, who can wear very high fashion clothes and at the same time more casual clothes and always put it off.

What is your favourite piece of clothing to wear on stage and why?

I like to wear a see-through black top. It's chic and also sensual.

What is your favourite piece of clothing to wear offstage and why?

Black cargo trousers, it’s comfy and it goes with everything!