Defining the House Music Look: Charaf Tajer’s Vision
PetitePaulina – What does house music look like? For Charaf Tajer, founder of Casablanca and lifelong house fan, the answer was simple: it didn’t exist. So, he created one.
“House culture is about freedom,” Tajer said. “There’s no single style. Everyone is welcome in those clubs, and the dance floor brings unity, not judgment.” Unlike fashion, which often thrives on exclusivity, house music celebrates inclusivity and openness.
Bringing House Spirit to Fashion
To capture that spirit, Tajer collaborated with his friend Louie Vega, the DJ and godfather of house. Vega produced original tracks for Casablanca’s Spring 2026 show, staged at the American Cathedral in Paris.
The venue choice carried symbolism. “House is about sampling the old and mixing it with the new,” Tajer explained. “The cathedral was a Gothic shell, which we filled with red, silver, and acid green.”
During the show, Vega stood behind the decks on the altar. An 18-person gospel choir surrounded him, dressed in black robes and white stoles, singing lyrics like “keep it real” and “shout.” Their voices turned the cathedral into a temple of rhythm. Tajer and Vega also plan to release a mini-album in March featuring the runway soundtrack.
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A Collection Inspired by Club Culture
The collection reflected what Tajer calls the “messy worldwide crowd” of house music lovers. He drew inspiration from sportswear, business attire, outdoor gear, and tech aesthetics.
Colors dominated the runway: acid green, sulphur yellow, and shimmering silver. Other shades resembled heat maps and the shifting lights of crowded clubs.
Models walked down the cathedral aisle in silvery crochet trousers, sequined cardigans, and wet-look ombré miniskirts. Dresses and halter tops sparkled in hand-dyed sequins of green, pink, and blue. Each outfit mimicked the glow of strobe lights on a dance floor.
Tajer also gave casual pieces a house twist. He introduced fuzzy pink sweatshirts, acid yellow cargo pants, and silky tangerine baseball jackets, turning everyday wear into something bold and energetic.
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House Style, Redefined
So, what defines the house “look”? For Tajer, it’s not about uniformity but about diversity. It celebrates movement, freedom, and individuality. Everyday clothes can transform into statements when infused with house energy.
Still, Tajer admits most house fans may not care about fashion. “They just want to dance,” he joked. But his collection makes one thing clear: house music isn’t just sound. It’s a way of living, seeing, and even dressing.
