The birth of “rock n’ roll style” – whatever that means – took place right here in Los Angeles in the mid 60’s. Sure, Elvis was rocking leather in the 50’s – but it was that combo of the Laurel Canyon look: think Joni Mitchell and her ladies of the canyon, with flowers in their hair and long garden dresses with clogs (you cansee that now, at Coachella in a month). Or think hair bands, metal bands, Rod Stewart in his skin tight leathers and shag hair, as hard rock took the front seat of radio and playlists.

Attending the IHeartRadio Awards (800 radio stations across the country) at The Dolby Theater in Hollywood this week was like a time capsule of rock n’ roll looks throughout the last – oh my God, six decades????? Whether it’s punk, hard core, The Birds, Joan Jett or Tom Petty, there was no one present who didn’t get the “dress rock” email to “represent.”. Nothing subtle here, with Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga (in a stunning red McQueen gown), SZA all getting awards, among others. We spotted men in

Saint Laurent pinstripe suits – combined with aviators and long hair – women in Goth gowns, tiny mini’s, rainbow hair (literally), and plenty of ice cream suits (orange, red, green) suits on guys and gals.

This is the rock radio crowd’s idea of black tie – going Goth, Britpop, acid jazz or hip hop. Anything goes? As long as it’s cool – and hot.