THE LEADING MAN. The debonair flair of Bryan Ferry survives the change of times through his music and style
“When you get music and words together, that can be a very powerful thing”
There are established singers who dress up impeccably and there is Bryan Ferry. Having cemented his status as one of the century’s most innovative vocalists and lyricists since the dawn of his career, Ferry also consistently brings his A-game in style even until today. During early 1970s, Ferry rocked his larger-thanlife suits with bold details like wide lapels and light colors. Now in 2014, Ferry stirred up some buzz on the Coachella stage as he donned the Louis Vuitton “Garden in Hell” suit, an accent piece from Louis Vuitton style director Kim Jones’ collaboration with visual artists the Chapman brothers in 2013.
Although baptized by the modern culture as a style icon, Ferry’s musicality is not one to be sidelined. Together with Roxy Music, the artsy pop-rock band he established in 1971, the now 69-year-old singer began his journey by singing an extraordinary mix of languorous and melodramatic tunes while waxing lyrical about the fate of a lonely, isolated romantic. When the band split later, the influence of this debonair icon didn’t cease, as Ferry continues performing solo as well as doing tours across different countries. Over the years, he still proves his vocal genius and musical sensibilities, belting out powerful notes and articulating lyrics that seduce different generations.