Celebrating five decades in the music industry, English singer and style icon Bryan Ferry recently looked back on his illustrious career, including his time with the legendary band Roxy Music. “Roxy Music was a great band, with unique characters, so being part of it was a real pleasure,” Ferry shared in an interview with El País.
Ferry, now 79, is renowned not only for his music but also for his refined, dandy aesthetic. Although he can’t estimate how many blazers he owns—“Too many,” he laughs—his wardrobe remains an essential part of his persona. Known for his tailored suits and sophisticated style, Ferry was dubbed “the master of menswear” by GQ magazine in 2020. Today, he casually sports an open-necked, light blue shirt, eschewing the jacket he usually dons.
“Clothes are fun,” Ferry remarked, reflecting on his days working at a tailor shop as a young man. “That got me interested in the different ways of designing a suit.” His timeless look draws inspiration from classic Hollywood figures like Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Robert Mitchum. “I miss that kind of thing,” he says, recalling the elegance of old Hollywood.
For Ferry, rock and roll is more than just music; it’s an art form where style plays a crucial role. He founded Roxy Music while studying Fine Arts at Newcastle University, blending musical and visual elements in his work. Ferry has long maintained that rock can be stylish and sophisticated. “Rock and roll isn’t just jeans and T-shirts,” he asserts. “Look at Little Richard, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave—they wore elegant suits with flair. That was a huge inspiration for me.”
Bryan Ferry’s legacy continues to demonstrate that rock music and refinement are not mutually exclusive, as he celebrates a career marked by both musical innovation and a unique sense of style.
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