Bite Autumn 2012

experience an even wider influence of cultures and genres on her album and 2013 tour! In an industry that is laden with fashionistas, fashion house muses and aspiring singers-turned- designers, Nelly Furtado offers a breath of fresh air in terms of her style and fashion thinking. It’s difficult to pinpoint her style in a few sentences or with labels, so alternative her ensembles are, but it is precisely her refusal to adhere to convention that bite music cleb

experimenting with clothes that she likes and feels good in. Rather than say she plays-it-safe, it’s fair to comment that unlike other artists, she allows her music to do the talking when it comes to her fashion identity. Cast your minds back to the hippie, relaxed and vibrant outfits she would wear when we were first introduced to her in the year 2000 and then consider the tone, character and overall milieu that her album Whoa Nelly offered; her style and musical inspirations appear to go hand in hand. Recognising this, she says that whilst writing and producing the songs for Folklore as “it was folk-influenced I decided to wear more flowy things.” Discarding her whimsical fashion sense by the time her album Loose was out, Nelly’s style was evidently more glamorous and current, as was her

makes her one to watch. She says, “I s o m e t i m e s wear things out of style just because I like it” and although she applauds the likes of Lady Gaga for what she has done in forging a niche identity that has encouraged people to pay attention to music a lot more,

sound. During a time where singers create a fashion identity to enhance the theatrics and quality of their performances, Nelly Furtado does the opposite yet still manages to radiate effortless opulence and beauty. It is difficult to deny that Nelly Furtado’s contribution to the music industry has paved the way for the

Nelly is adamant that she is far more comfortable

next generation. Her sheer hard work and transparent appetite for all things musical should be a pillar of awe for aspiring singers. She has been in the industry for many years and has managed to maintain a reputable image, which is something of a myth in today’s society. It is then no wonder that she was honoured with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and is The Bite Magazine’s one to watch this season! www.nellyfurtado.com