Forget skill -- performers need to dress the part.
Musicians and artists have had heavy influence on popular clothing trends, especially in the past few decades. Certain distinct styles, such as the "Beatle boot," can be directly linked to their influential musician.
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To display music's most eccentric styles, Mashable graphic designer and self-described "footwear connoisseur" Christopher Mineses created outfit grids showcasing 10 famous musician's individual style.
We can only hope that Michael Jackson's single white glove will someday come back in fashion.
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