Fashion on the Decks: Style Icons in the Booth
By Flavia Furtado DJ Samurai
Flavia Furtado (DJ Samurai) is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter and DJ selected as Latin American film talent by the Berlin Film Festival. She is the eclectic DJ “Samurai”, with an international career. Playing music in the United States, Argentina, Brazil and different cities in Chile. Also is the founder of “Videoparty”, a multidisciplinary event with film screenings, fashion show, music and performance. She has directed and written music videos, documentaries, short films, series and the feature films "The Seven Mirrors, fiction and "Treasures", documentary screened for a month in New York cinemas, selected in seven film festivals and nominated for the best music award. Director of the film production company Portal Films and the international film festival "Films of the Future". She mixes techniques working as a VJ, video mapping artist and 3D animator doing expanded cinema works and immersive concerts.
In the world of DJing, fashion is far more than just what we wear — it's an extension of sound, attitude, identity, and presence. For many women DJs, style is part of the performance: a visual language that speaks as loudly as the bassline. From underground clubs to festival stages, what we wear behind the decks becomes a symbol of who we are, what we represent, and how we take up space.
In this piece, we'll highlight DJs across the globe — from the U.S. to Latin America to Europe — who are not only redefining sound but also reshaping the aesthetics of nightlife.
In the United States, Honey Dijon stands as a fashion icon, seamlessly blending her roots in Chicago house with her presence in the global fashion world. Known for her collaborations with major designers and her fearless looks, Honey uses style as a powerful form of queer and trans visibility, embodying elegance, boldness, and cultural depth with every appearance.
From Europe, DJ Gigola brings a futuristic, gender-fluid edge to her sets. Her looks are often athletic, minimal, and subversively chic — reflecting Berlin’s techno scene while challenging fashion norms. Gigola's aesthetic blurs lines between rave wear, streetwear, and high fashion, always radiating self-assurance and playful rebellion.
In Latin America, BadSista from Brazil merges Afro-futurism and street style, making a strong political and cultural statement through her presence. She often wears bold prints, flowing silhouettes, and powerful accessories that pay homage to her roots while pushing sonic boundaries in baile funk and electronic music.
Danna Montanna, based between Chile and Europe, brings chaos and beauty to the booth with a glam-punk aesthetic that mirrors her genre-bending sound. Her performances are never just about music — they are total audiovisual experiences where latex, glitter, and shredded textures become tools of expression.
And as for me, DJ Samurai, I see fashion as an integral part of my performance. I often wear creations by Nikinky, a brand that champions radical self-expression and gender-fluid designs. Each look is carefully chosen to channel energy, provoke curiosity, and mirror the sonic journey of my set. My makeup, hair, and styling are extensions of the mood I want to build — sometimes ethereal, sometimes fierce, always intentional.
As women DJs, reclaiming our image and defining our own aesthetic language is part of how we resist invisibility. Our style is not just decoration — it’s a political act, a creative statement, and a way to connect with our audience on a deeper level. “Fashion on the Decks” is about celebrating those who bring not only sound but full-spectrum presence to the booth — style icons who remix the rules, one outfit at a time.
