From Afrobeats to Amapiano: The Influence of Music on Seasonal Fashion and Style – PAUSE Online

Two men are shown side by side; one sports a denim outfit and camo cap, while the other, inspired by seasonal fashion trends, wears a black outfit with glittering jewelry, gloves, and a beret, sitting on steps.

As we look back on this summer, it is undeniable that the sounds that rang out of speakers in Paris, Lagos, London and Cape Town were not coming from Top 40 radio but from Afrobeats and Amapiano. Carving out their space in clubs from Pretoria to Portugal, these genres are taking on a new role in guiding the way we dress for the season.

It’s impossible to miss, if you’re paying attention. Whether it’s Burna Boy’s custom Marine Serre and Louis Vuitton on-stage fits to Uncle Waffles’ magnetic and highly choreographed sets that…