it takes a genius talent to shift fashion trends, but it takes a daredevil to become the talk of the town. Especially when you're misjudged as the underdog. From bedazzled cowboy suits to shimmery feathers, eyeliner sharp enough to cut someone and outrageous footwear, Lil Nas X has pulled it off with the kind of confidence that makes everyone either hate you or love you. One thing we can't deny is that 'Nas' has trailblazed through the world of entertainment, not only with his music but with his way of working the room and the red carpet.
He's a Barbie Girl
Nas's formula for success: Make a fan account, grow it to popularity, tease your music releases using memes, go viral, change the game. A devoted fan of Nicki Minaj, Nas worked his way to social-media savviness with a Twitter fan account (@nasmaraj) where he interacted with other Barbz. From high school up until he released the 'Old Town Road' remix with Billy Ray Cyrus in 2019, Nas was working his magic online to build his audience and promote his independently released songs. His feed, which started with memes and lyrical teasers, has evolved into a fashion haven - but he still brings the humour and unconventionality. He can go from bubble-gum funkiness to emo-chic, from a tailored men's suit to a bold ballgown. Whether he's matching his style to his music or to advocate for gay voices, Nas knows just how to work his daring looks.
Fashion, Meet Queerness
'Pink is not for men' - and then Lil Nas X showed up head-to-toe in the hottest of hot-pink cowboy outfit at the 2020 Grammys, after months of wearing outfits that could hide his sexuality. "I've been trying to deviate from the norm of what most guys wear suit, tie... So, when I saw that look, even as a sketch, I was like, 'That's crazy. That's a talking point. I want to get more in tune with that flamboyant side as well," he told fashion magazine CR Men.
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