Fashion, and all that jazz: What to wear to Melbourne Music Week

Name a better duo than fashion and music — we’ll wait. No? Didn’t think so. Since the beginning of time, fashion and music have been intrinsically linked. From iconic costumes in film clips, to unforgettable music moments on the runways, to the arrival of the enormous festival fashion trend, they are one of those duos that are just better together. 

From Thursday 14—Sunday 23 November, Melbourne will be celebrating all things music with the 10th annual Melbourne Music Week. It’s an institution for our cultured city; a 10-day takeover comprising of 300 acts and 70 events. Naturally, fashion will play a huge role — both on the stage and in the crowd. 

Are you rocking on at Melbourne Music Week? Get a dose of outfit inspo below, based on whatever genre of music you’re planning to hit up.

Hip Hop Queen 

Highlight event at MMW: YIRRAMBOI Presents. 

Slouchy pants on your legs, Cardi B in your ears. And not much on your midriff.


Pictured: Levi’s Peanuts Trucker Jacket, Beyond Her Jacinta Top, Beyond Her Lavana Cargo Pant, Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Sneaker, Peta and Jane Romy Saffiano Mini Backpack, Le Specs Synthcat Sunglasses, all from Glue Store.  

Warm up with…


TLC — Crazy Sexy Cool 
Dr. Dre — The Chronic 
Kendrick Lamar — DAMN

Punk Rocker 

Highlight event at MMW: Live Music Safari: Max Watts ft. ANTI FADE x Aarght Records.

Layer the hallmarks of punk music — tartan, mesh and pleating — for a foolproof look that works for any punk gig.


Pictured: Star Crossed Tee, Heart’s A Mess Top, Amber Skirt, Dr. Martens Sandal, Circle Bag, Yellow Sunglasses, all from Dangerfield.  

Warm up with…

The Ramones — The Ramones 
Sex Pistols — Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols 
Green Day — Dookie

Disco Diva

Highlight event at MMW: CC:DISCO! + Raphael Top-Secret.

Shiny fabrics, big sleeves, candy pinks and hot pants. You’re straight out of Studio 54! 


Pictured: Trinity Pleat Top, Parisienne Short, Caged Leather Strap Heel, all from Bardot.

Warm up with… 


ABBA — Gold: Greatest Hits 
Michael Jackson — Off the Wall 
Daft Punk — Random Access Memories