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Guns N’ Roses is all set to return to India after 12 years. Here’s how you can channel the grunge aesthetic in the Mumbai heat effortlessly.
Guns N’ Roses will perform at Mahalakshmi Racecourse on May 17.
Revising setlists, preparing your outfit to the T, making signs, these are just some of the pre-concert rituals that every concert goer is all too familiar with. However, there is a different kind of anticipation that echoes in the air when the artist performing is one of your childhood’s favourites, something that Mumbai folks going to the Guns N’ Roses concert tomorrow can completely relate to!
While Slash is traipsing through Mumbai, calm as a cucumber, multiple fans around the city are still figuring out how to nail the grunge aesthetic, even though the scorching heat shows no signs of cooling down.
While the classic rock aesthetic – leather, mesh, boots, and layers doesn’t exactly scream summer, here are five ways you can channel your inner Axl Rose and serve serious rocker vibes while keeping it cool.
1. Ditch the Leather, Keep the Edge
Leather jackets are iconic, but let’s face it, in Mumbai’s summer, they’re nothing more than a heat trap. So, instead of rocking your favourite leather jacket, swap it out for faux leather accessories like belts, chokers, or mini crossbody bags. However, if a jacket is what makes you feel like a true metalhead, go for a lightweight, sleeveless denim vest with patchwork or studs to avoid a meltdown.
2. The Band Tee Reigns Supreme
Merch never goes out of style, so if you still haven’t figured out your look, an oversized band tee is the way to go. Knot it at the waist, crop it, or wear it with shorts, the possibilities are endless, plus it takes your cool quotient up by a hundred notches!
3. Footwear That Works
Dealing with uncomfortable footwear that hinders your dance moves is something that’s sure to make your night go awry. So instead of going with the rock staple combat boots. Consider switching to ankle-length versions or even grungy sneakers for added comfort.
4. Don’t be afraid to accessorise
Accessories like bandanas (à la Axl Rose) are perfect not just for style, but for taming frizz and soaking it up when you’re sweating bullets. Make sure to pair them with tinted sunglasses, layered chain necklaces, and silver rings for an extra dose of oomph!
5. Glam Meets Grunge Makeup
Even if your outfit screams rock, your makeup must do too. Opt for smudged eyeliner, matte lipstick, and long-lasting setting spray, while letting your hair go wild- messy waves, half buns, and braids fit the vibe while beating the frizz.
Ultimately, whether you’re going for Slash’s solos or to belt out Sweet Child O’ Mine, the real secret to standing out goes beyond the studs or smudged eyeliner. It’s in how fiercely you show up, embrace your style and lose yourself in the music without a care in the world like a true metalhead!
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