Schwerk 7,271 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I finally watched the MV for WAP just now and I was pleasantly surprised to see Cardi B rocking a chainlink ponytail. One of my signature haistyles for almost 8 years. But then I started to worry. Will people now think I stole her look? Maybe even think I am an ignorant white chick taking ideas from POC and the LGBTQ+ community? Cardi's hairstylist, Tokyo Stylez, was accused of copying the work of tv show 'Legendary' stylist Greg Bazemore I had seen the ponytail on Legendary, but I wasn't worried because it looked a bit different from mine and the reach of Legendary (sadly) isn't that mainstream, especially here in the Netherlands. Let me say this thread is not meant to accuse Cardi B, her hairstylist(s) and the hairstylists for Legendary of stealing my look. Inspiration strikes us all and we can create similar things because of it. Great minds think alike I guess. The history Let me take it back to 2012. Gaga's song Hair inspired me to create a look that I thought would look amazing on her, a chainlink ponytail. And since I was going to a few BTW balls, I decided to actually wear it myself so that maybe she'd notice it and get inspired by it. Well, she noticed it allright She kept whispering at me asking how I made it and wat it was made of. That night I talked with Frederic about the hair and casually gave him the green light for a similar look if they wanted too. He said he would like one with three chain-tails instead of 1. The next night there was another show in Amsterdam, I was there, same hair. During Bad Kids I decided to throw the ponytail on stage. I was 2nd row but far from Gaga and since had already been on stage the night before I didn't want to steal any attention from other things thrown, so I threw it right in front of me in front of her piano. I knew one of the dancers would pick it up, it would be in a pile backstage, her or Freddy might see it and have a giggle over it. But then Gaga sat down, looked at me without my hair and then this happened https://youtu.be/3A8J8TFVduQ?t=35 The dilemma After that I rocked the hair in black one night at Roseland in 2014 and then a few years ago it became my signature performance hairstyle when I joined KuToer Collective. With KuToer I have performed at big festival like main stage at Pride, Milkshake and Elrow and at LGBTQ clubnights. I also am a burlesque performer and I always wanted to build an act around the chainlink ponytail. I was ready to perform for the first time in april, but it was canceled because of COVID. I will now debut this burlesque act next month. The act is about solitude and how it's a comfortblanket for me. I'm all wrapped up in chains. The ponytail is the final reveal of the act. It is up in a bun for the most part and near the end I whip it out. Now I'm a bit worried people think I stole this look and won't think I am that orginal or see the final reveal coming. What do you think? According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adammmm 968 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Let's be honest, people WILL think you stole it and accuse you of things. It's just how things work these days. You really shouldn't worry though because (obviously, you did it in the early 2010s) it's been done before and will be done afterwards. I wouldn't let it bother me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HeavyMetalLover 16 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I just want to say I love you and I think you're iconic! That's amazing how you got to go on stage. Thanks for sharing your story. I think it's possible that someone from her team saw this and snatched it. It's really hard to say either way. Regarding what other people think, don't worry about it. You do you. i don't remember ARTPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb the flame 7,321 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Whatever anyone does, there will always be someone who doesn't agree with it whether it's good or bad. While you did it first, now Cardi has made it "mainstream" you'll get accused of copying. I wouldn't worry too much since you did it before Cardi almost ten years ago with receipts of it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,271 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, spamuelbtanner said: Whatever anyone does, there will always be someone who doesn't agree with it whether it's good or bad. While you did it first, now Cardi has made it "mainstream" you'll get accused of copying. I wouldn't worry too much since you did it before Cardi almost ten years ago with receipts of it all. True, I just hope it doesn't get so mainstream that my act is not special anymore. I really wanted this act to be my first big one that I would apply to burlesque festivals for. I guess I'll just wait and see. According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb the flame 7,321 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Just now, Marjol said: True, I just hope it doesn't get so mainstream that my act is not special anymore. I really wanted this act to be my first big one that I would apply to burlesque festivals for. I guess I'll just wait and see. If you can start doing it asap in case it does become "mainstream" and what we music stans would refer to as "locals" start using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,271 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, spamuelbtanner said: If you can start doing it asap in case it does become "mainstream" and what we music stans would refer to as "locals" start using it. Yeah, next month is the only scheduled performance, fingers crossed if government regulations don't get stricter before then. Burlesque is pretty much dead atm, even online because it doesn't translate to video very well and female sexuality is heavily censored on social media. But as soon as I have new pictures and video I will definitely post parts of it. According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb the flame 7,321 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Marjol said: Yeah, next month is the only scheduled performance, fingers crossed if government regulations don't get stricter before then. Burlesque is pretty much dead atm, even online because it doesn't translate to video very well and female sexuality is heavily censored on social media. But as soon as I have new pictures and video I will definitely post parts of it. That's all you can do really. I wish you the best in your work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayCristoforo 10,607 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 All you have to do is speak your truth and intentions. Other people can stay mad, but you gotta live your life Get the pinot ready, because it's turtle time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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