A Guide To The Fits To Wear To The F1 Concerts
Secured the tickets to watch the acts performing during the Singapore Grand Prix? We tell you what to wear to complete the concert experience.
By Imran Jalal,
While some people wait for the Singapore Grand Prix to roll into town each year for the adrenaline rush of seeing supercars on the street circuit, some of us also wait for the F1 night race for its entertainment lineup that happens each night during the three-day event. This year's edition – which runs from Sept 15-17 – promises a total of 139 artistes entertaining the crowd over 80 hours of entertainment. The shows will take place at two venues: the main stage at the Padang and the second stage at the Wharf, which is located near the Pit Grandstand.
Among the highlights are seven acts from the buzzy music company 88rising. The names include Indonesian indie-folk musician Niki, the Seoul-based girl group XG and Thai rap sensation Milli. They will all be performing at the Padang on Sept 15. Texan music phenom Post Malone will perform on Sept 16 at the Padang, while electronic music legends Groove Armada and British pop star Robbie Williams will wrap up the weekend with their sets on the night of the finals on Sept 17.
For those who have secured access to the races and the concerts, we tell you how you can elevate your experience there with the outfit choices you make. Scroll on for your concert style hack.
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The pros know that waterproof shoes are the real saviours when it comes to spending time on your feet at music festivals and concerts. Judging from last year's mud show during the F1 concerts – and the rain-gorged situation at the recent Burning Man – a pair of rubber shoes like Bottega Veneta's Puddle boots will ensure you won't have to trudge through the mud and slop. Plus, you won't feel the pain when it is time to clean your shoes.
For a more wallet-friendly footwear option to wear to the concerts, consider these waterproof kicks by Crocs. The bonus? The platforms will give you the extra height you need for a better view of the stage.
Utilitarian footwear styles like trekking sandals make for great music festival gear as they tick the boxes for comfort and that ease factor.
Socks + sandals = The perfect set for a concert. P.S. Choose darker colours to lessen the appearance of nasty stains and marks.
Leave bulky bags at home because convenience is what you are after. Our go-to bag for all your needs – we're talking your phone, a power bank and a handheld fan – is a mini drawstring style like this fun-sized iteration of the popular Chanel 22 bag.
This monogram-festooned bag is a chic option to go hands-free as you rock to the performances.
Any seasoned concert-goer knows that utilitarian cargo pants are essentially a walking bag. Pairing it with a tiny top always works.
Itsy bitsy tops – bikini tops, bralettes, bandeaus, baby tees, you name it – are the de facto music festival gear. To elevate the look, throw on an oversized shirt or thin outer piece.
Because the cool kids always have their sunglasses on at night or when they are in the club. The same cool cachet applies for concerts too.
Undercover polyester muffler, $300, Dover Street Market Singapore
Nothing says you're in a concert or rave like an outre headpiece – and this fuzzy animal-inspired design by Japanese label Undercover will get you in that head space.