The Digital Dillo Performers’ Fashions, Ranked
Graphic by Bailey Richards. Images via Getty and Jai Wolf.
All of the performers in this year’s Dillo Day have put out excellent music, but how does their style stack up? This is my ranking of the six musical acts we’ll all be raving to in our bedrooms at Digital Dillo, from worst to best.
6. Jai Wolf
Jai Wolf’s fashion is … unremarkable. I’ll give him some credit for exploring layering and having a signature piece, but when that piece is a baseball cap, there simply isn’t much to say. Wolf clearly isn’t putting that much effort into his look, and generally, you can’t fault him for that. But this is STITCH, so I will.
5. MIR FONTANE
Mir Fontane’s look is characterized by an industrial streetwear aesthetic. His standout pieces for me are his accessories: his chains, fanny pack and buckled vest are what elevate these outfits. I appreciate that he’s embraced a signature style, but there’s nothing particularly revolutionary here, which is why he ranks so low.
4. AZJAH
Azjah, “The Princess of Compton,” isn’t afraid to express herself through style. A self-described tomboy, her fashion leans traditionally masculine, but that doesn’t stop her from experimenting with bold patterns and monochrome palettes. Though her style isn’t as outlandish as some other artists on this list, she’s still able to make an impact with her casual but classy looks.
3. Yung Kayo
I’m only 18, but Yung Kayo still makes me feel ancient. At only 16 years old, he’s taking the rap world by storm and rocking some truly outstanding clothes. His partnerships with brands like Alyx and Vetements demonstrate his interest in fashion, and he serves killer looks while dressed up and dressed down in his masculine, high-fashion style. Also, I’m just really jealous of those jeans.
2. The REgrettes
The Regrettes are as well known for their distinctive look as their unique sound. Each of the four members has their own sense of fashion, but collectively, they evoke a mixture of ‘90s nostalgia and campy extravagance, which is just … ugh, stunning. What I really love about the Regrettes’ fashion is that it has a sense of intention — they don’t just wear clothes for the sake of wearing them, but with an understanding of fashion and music’s inherent connection.
As guitarist Genessa Gariano told Paste Magazine in 2017, “Being a musician allows you to create an entire image; what you wear is part of the performance. It is a constant experiment.”
1. Rico Nasty
Rico Nasty’s outfits are it. The perfect blend of punk and streetwear, her style reflects a real appreciation for the art of fashion that is also evident in her music — just give her ode to legendary brands, “Fashion Week,” a listen. Rico really shines with her adventurous statement hairstyles, which — as you can see in the photos above — really speak for themselves.
Rico says her style is a testament to her boldness. In 2018 she told The Fader, “You don't have the balls to walk outside looking like this.”
There you have it: the lowdown on all the fashion of this year’s Dillo artists. Who else is pumped to judge all the performance looks at Digital Dillo this year? I’ll see you all there at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday May 30!