Here are fifteen albums listed alphabetically that changed the way men dress and how they did so.
- “Abbey Road” by The Beatles – popularized the use of suits and ties in rock music, leading to a more polished and professional image for bands.
- “Appetite for Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses – popularized a gritty, denim and leather-clad aesthetic, heavily influencing the look of hard rock and heavy metal bands in the late 80s and early 90s.
- “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen – popularized denim, bandanas, and patriotic imagery, influencing the look of blue-collar rock bands.
- “Electric Ladyland” by Jimi Hendrix – popularized a flamboyant, psychedelic fashion style, heavily influencing the look of hard rock and heavy metal bands in the late 60s and early 70s.
- “London Calling” by The Clash – popularized a punk-inspired, DIY fashion style, heavily influencing the look of punk and new wave bands in the late 70s and early 80s.
- “Nevermind” by Nirvana – popularized a grunge-inspired, flannel and ripped denim fashion style, heavily influencing the look of alternative bands in the 90s.
- “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles – popularized a colorful, artistic fashion style, heavily influencing the look of psychedelic and art rock bands in the late 60s.
- “The Velvet Underground & Nico” by The Velvet Underground – popularized a minimalist, monochromatic fashion style, heavily influencing the look of avant-garde and experimental bands.
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson – popularized a flashy, colorful fashion style, heavily influencing the look of pop and R&B bands in the 80s.
- “Transformer” by Lou Reed – popularized a flamboyant, androgynous fashion style, heavily influencing the look of glam rock bands in the 70s.
- “Watch the Throne” by Jay-Z and Kanye West – popularized a high-end, designer fashion style, heavily influencing the look of hip-hop and R&B bands in the 2010s.
- “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye – popularized a socially conscious, Afrocentric fashion style, heavily influencing the look of soul and funk bands in the 70s.
- “Who’s Next” by The Who – popularized a mod-inspired fashion style, heavily influencing the look of British invasion bands in the 60s.
- “Yeezus” by Kanye West – popularized an avant-garde, streetwear fashion style, heavily influencing the look of hip-hop and R&B bands in the 2010s.
- “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie – popularized a theatrical, glam-inspired fashion style, heavily influencing the look of art rock and glam rock bands in the 70s.
and so on.