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Quote by Ian Astbury

“You get paid and you get venerated and worshipped for pretending to be somebody else.”

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Ian Astbury, born on May 14, 1962, is a renowned musician known for his distinctive voice and musical talent. He is best recognized as the lead vocalist of the band The Cult, whose music has left a lasting impact on the rock music scene. more

“I like the idea of getting to dress up, like to do a Barry Lyndon or something about the Napoleonic period, the grand army retreating from Moscow. I understand that there's a craft to acting and a lot of people work hard at it. I just know that music is my first love. I love music, I love film, and I love clothes.”

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“It's not about mainstream global domination. I make clothes that I can't find. I made a few pieces and Lupe Fiasco bought a pair of trousers I'd made, and a few other artists picked some up.”

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“I used to make all my clothes when I was in Southern Death Cult [the first incarnation of The Cult]. I still make things to wear on stage and I am involved with sketching, choosing fabric, cutting.”

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“You come out of a working-class environment, you know, working-class kids always put them themselves together because it's one of the only things they had. You had control of your image.”

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“I always played soccer in Adidas, but I always wore Nikes. I love street sportswear.”

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“Hoodies are definitely street wear, no doubt. It's amazing how hoodies have become such an important staple in people's wardrobes.”

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