Music and fashion have to have their own styles. It's a must.

When the artist Suga declared, “Music and fashion have to have their own styles. It’s a must,” he was not merely speaking of clothing or sound, but of the eternal bond between identity and expression. His words remind us that art is not simply what we create, but how we embody it. Style is the outward flame of the inner fire, the signature by which the world knows our spirit. Without individuality, music becomes noise and fashion becomes costume. With style, both become revelations of the soul.

The ancients too knew this truth. The Greeks clothed their warriors in distinctive armor, not only to protect them in battle but to proclaim their heritage and spirit. The bards who sang in their courts did not repeat another man’s song; each bard had his own voice, his own rhythm, his own cadence. For the essence of style is not in imitation, but in uniqueness. To wear another’s identity, or to mimic another’s sound, is to silence one’s own truth. Thus Suga’s words are a command: that music and fashion must breathe with individuality, or else they die as hollow copies.

History provides powerful witness to this. Consider David Bowie, who shaped not only his music but his appearance into living art. His sound could not be separated from his look, his look from his sound. With painted face, shifting costumes, and an ever-evolving identity, he declared that true artistry must carry its own style, unafraid to be different, unafraid to break with convention. Bowie was ridiculed by some, adored by others, but none could ignore him. His music and his fashion were one expression of a singular, unshakable vision.

Suga, standing as both musician and icon, speaks from this same tradition. He knows that in a world overflowing with voices, what gives a song power is not only its melody, but the way it is lived, embodied, and presented. Fashion and music, when woven together, amplify each other; the look gives the sound shape, and the sound gives the look meaning. Together, they form a language beyond words, a declaration of identity that cannot be mistaken for another’s. This is why style, he insists, “is a must.”

The meaning of his words extends far beyond the arts. For in life itself, every human being must cultivate their own style, their own way of speaking, moving, working, and living. To copy others may bring temporary acceptance, but it leaves the spirit empty. To embrace one’s individuality may invite challenge, but it is the only path to truth. Just as no two songs are identical, no two lives are meant to be lived in the same key. Style is not vanity—it is authenticity.

The lesson for us is powerful: do not be afraid to cultivate your own style, in art, in dress, in work, in life. Do not smother your uniqueness to fit into the mold of others. Your style is your fingerprint upon the world, the sign that you are here and that your spirit has something to say. When you create, create with boldness. When you live, live with distinction. For without style, there is no true identity; and without identity, there is no legacy.

Practical wisdom follows. If you are an artist, let your music or craft carry the sound of your own heart, not the echo of another’s. If you are a creator of fashion, let your designs reflect your story, your heritage, your fire. If you walk through life in any field, find the way to make your actions unmistakably yours. Refuse the prison of imitation, and step into the freedom of individuality. In this way, both your music and your fashion—your inner and outer self—will speak in harmony.

Therefore, let us hold fast to Suga’s words: “Music and fashion have to have their own styles. It’s a must.” For in truth, style is not decoration—it is the living mark of the soul upon the world. When music sings with its own voice and fashion shines with its own flame, then life itself becomes art, and the individual becomes eternal.