Bob Dylan Core – How Timothée Chalamet Masters This Style
Since the announcement that actor Timothée Chalamet would portray Bob Dylan in the film ‘A Complete Unknown’, TikTok has gone into a tailspin. An old photo of the singer with his girlfriend Suze Rotolo quickly went viral on the Chinese social network, sparking the ‘Bob Dylan Core’ trend. The first photo of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan only confirmed our suspicions: country workwear is exactly what we want in our everyday wardrobe. Click on the trailer to confirm!
Bob Dylan’s two fashion phases were groundbreaking and have significantly influenced designers. Let’s explore them together.
Bob Dylan Core – Music and Fashion
Artists who enter the annals of history are celebrated not only for their music and books but also for their distinctive style. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Bob Dylan was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, yet his look and style continue to define his brilliance.
He voiced the frustrations of a generation protesting against the harsh realities of wars and social injustices, including the rise of nuclear power. At the peak of his fame, Bob Dylan’s foray into drugs and alcohol made him a figure with whom every young intellectual, activist, and nonconformist of the time wanted to identify.
However, in the 1970s, the singer experienced a Christian conversion that impacted his music. In reality, Dylan mixes a religious cocktail that embraces his Jewish roots, incorporates his evangelical conversion, and includes Catholic practices. While he is a man in search of God, following his fashion sense rather than his life choices might be advisable.
Bob Dylan Core – Folk Songwriter Style
The cover of his first album, featuring Bob Dylan arm-in-arm with Suze Rotolo strolling down a street, captures the essence of Bob Dylan Core. A suede jacket, a striped shirt, a pair of Levi’s 551 jeans, and cowboy boots epitomized the workwear, the blue-collar look of the era. Variations on this theme include leather jackets, corduroy blazers, worker bomber jackets, and plaid shirts.
Watch the trailer to see the striking transformation of actor Timothée Chalamet into the role of Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan Core – Folk-rock Pop-Music Star
From the latter half of 1964 through 1965, Dylan transitioned from a folk songwriter to a folk-rock pop-music star. His jeans and work shirts gave way to a Carnaby Street wardrobe, sunglasses worn day or night, and pointed “Beatle boots”. His super skinny jeans became notable for their sleekness. This all-black look with tight-fitting pants and jackets, complemented by heel boots, greatly inspired designer Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent and Celine. Add Ray-Ban Wayfarers and more edgy-style shirts to channel your inner Bob Dylan.
Watch the trailer for A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan’s biography drama distributed by Searchlight Pictures.
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