The Influence of Music Performance on Textile and Fashion Design Trends: From Stage to Streetwear

Min Yi

Article
2025 / Volume 8 / Pages 904-924
Received 15 August 2025; Accepted 9 September 2025; Published 10 December 2025
https://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2025.904

Abstract
This paper investigates the direct impact of music performance on the textile industry, specifically focusing on how stage costume requirements drive innovation in fiber selection, yarn processing, and fabric manufacturing. It examines the translation mechanism from bespoke performance garments to mass-market textile products, analyzing the entire supply chain from raw fibers—such as cotton, wool, and leather—to finished fabrics produced through weaving, knitting, and advanced chemical finishing. The concert stage is framed as a high-demand testbed for materials science, providing a high-visibility platform for innovations in both natural and advanced synthetic fibers. Evidence includes the mainstreaming of metallic yarns initially showcased by Glam Rock artists and the popularization of performance knits driven by Hip-Hop culture. This laboratory environment pushes the boundaries of material properties, from mechanical durability to optical characteristics. Case studies trace the diffusion of specific textile technologies: the mainstreaming of metallic yarns from Glam Rock; the popularization of chemical and mechanical distressing techniques on cotton denim and leather from Punk; and the adoption of high-performance knits from Hip-Hop. The role of e-textiles and 3D-printed fiber products is also analyzed. The study concludes that this influence is a significant cultural driver for the textile industry, impacting material trends and consumer demand. Furthermore, it explores the growing role of musicians in promoting sustainable development, advocating for eco-friendly fibers and circular economy models, which hold direct implications for agricultural methods and the development of next-generation biodegradable polymers.

Keywords
textile technology, fiber products, sustainable development, leather and synthetic fibers, material properties