Although Adam Lambert only came in second on ‘American Idol,’ he certainly won the style competition.
This kid has some serious fashion sense. I think the glam haircut and brooding black clothing are what put him on the map, but Adam Lambert can also rock a suit with panache.
Pretty glam boys like Adam Lambert are nothing new in the music industry—his predecessors range from Mick Jagger to David Bowie.
See the gallery to view some of Adam Lambert’s fierce fashion moments.
'Idols' as Style Icons
Adam Lambert's Fashion Sense is First With Fashionistas
Trend Themes
1. Musician Fashion - The trend for musicians to become style icons opens opportunities for fashion and retail companies to collaborate and invest in musician merchandising.
2. Personal Branding - There is a growing trend for individuals to be style influencers, particularly in the music industry, leading to opportunities for personal branding companies to develop their services to cater to this demographic.
3. Gender-fluid Fashion - The trend towards gender fluid fashion for both men and women could benefit from music industry style icons such as Adam Lambert, highlighting opportunities for fashion companies that specialize in gender-neutral clothing and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - The convergence of music and fashion creates disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion retail to collaborate with musicians and capitalize on the trend for consumers to dress like their musical idols.
2. Music Production - As musicians become style influencers, there is potential for technology and music production companies to develop products and services that enhance a musician's image and brand.
3. Personal Branding - An increasing trend towards musicians as style icons creates disruptive innovation opportunities for personal branding agencies to help musicians and other public figures create successful and impactful personal brands.