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Haute from the turntable

Apart from scratching records deejays in town are also scorching the console with some haute fundas. Syeda Farida checks the fashometer

PHOTO: MOHAMMED YOUSUF

TURNIN' THE TABLES Deejays Ilene and Kanna show off their style statement

Robbie Williams' Rock deejay makes the larger than music image of a disc jockey come alive. Haute clothes, accessorised with junk jewellery and not forgetting the bandana complete that attitude heavy look.

And you thought it was only about music. A riot of textures, tattoos, jewellery and the works adds to that Superstar or Kangna that disc jockeys in twin cities spin on the weekend night. Beyond the hip-hop beat and tribal groove are fashion fundas from the trailblazers on the console for revellers to soak in.

"I dress like a rock star. I like denims that I accessorise with stole and junk jewellery. But I prefer to be in black behind the turntables always," says Spark's progressive and tribal house deejay Ilene.

Deejay Yogi gets to play for fashion dos as resident deejay of the glitterati-dotted Touch. Find him in shades of yellow and red teamed with his limited edition shoes in fluorescent green, red and white shoes.

"The first impression is how you look than what you play. You always need to be fashionable since you are standing in a place where people are watching you," says Yogi as he swears by Rocky S and Asmita Marwah's designs and DJ Whosane. "He is the style guru."

The metrosexual man is not limited to the ramp as deejays sport with élan shades of bright blue, green, orange and pink.

"It also depends on the gig. It can be casual, club or formal lines. On an Independence Day gig you can find me in traditional ensemble," says DJ Piyush Bajaj.

Agrees house deejay Sanjay, Ten Downing Street, "On a retro night it is polka dots and floral shirts while black is an all time favourite."

Apart from the theme, artistes and the genre of music that they play have a lasting impact on the look, observe deejays.

"I am a big fan of Tu Pac Shakur and underground artist Nana," explains deejay Arween, who designs silver jewellery for his gigs apart from updating his wardrobe and jewellery section of wrist bands, rings, lockets and chains regularly.

Agrees DJ Prashant, "I played with international artists at Dr Livvy's in Manchester as a scratch deejay. So I tried getting the hip-hop look. Deejaying is about everything. For instance hip-hop culture has four elements— deejay, emcee, graffiti and break dancing, for which you need to dress."

"Comfort," adds Kanna who deejays at Enigmaa. "I wear tees with music related graffiti and invest in good sneakers since you have long hours."

Wondering what to wear for the next big gig? Drop in at a pub in town and the disc jockey can help offer a little gyan.

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