Cyclone Wehner wrote:
Cyclone Wehner wrote:
Alas even at cred cerebral techno events it's obligatory for a female to
dress up or be seen as an outcast
Geez, what's going on down there in Melbourne Cyclone? When did the
techno scene become all about fashion? *shudders*
Clubbing has always been about fashion! Everywhere. I don't think it's a bad
thing. But inherent in fashion are the codes that can be oppressive (usually
I guess my earlier years of going out to parties was going to warehouse
parties and doofs. The reason (along with the music) I liked it so much
was that there was no (or perhaps less) of a felt obligation to dress a
particular way. House nights are a little different in Sydney, but I
think it still quite like this in the Sydney techno scene, perhaps since
lots of people in it (and sydney techno in general) has come from that
doof and rave background.
So for me, while yeah, I agree that the clubbing scene at large has
always been about fashion, the techno scene has (atleast in my
experience) managed to place a lot less importance on it in favour of
the musical experience.
Going out to techno parties is pretty much a reason *not* to wear heels
for my female friends. High heels are for bars and house nights. :-D
Then again, we don't have a techno venue in Sydney that puts on fashion
after parties for Louis Vitton.
to women). I can't recall a girl wearing track suits as guys do! ;)
Have you never been to a rave before?
