Cyndi Lauper on fun, fashion and freedom of expression: ‘We have braces on our brains’
As she auctions off her treasures, the synth-pop savant opens up about her eccentric style and why she doesn’t believe in cancel culture
TL;DR
- Cyndi Lauper is auctioning a collection of her fashion and personal items at Bonhams New York in an event titled 'A Suitcase of Memories'.
- The collection spans her five-decade career, featuring outfits from music videos, performances, and album art, reflecting her eclectic and individual style.
- Lauper, who honed her style working at Screaming Mimi's and grew up in a family involved in New York's Garment District, emphasizes the importance of individual creativity and inspiring others.
- The auction highlights her work beyond music, including her advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and her Tony Award win for 'Kinky Boots'.
- Lauper expresses nostalgia for the "wildness" of the 1980s and a concern about modern society being "corporatized" with "braces on our brains."
- She discusses her views on creativity, representation in music (citing Chappell Roan), and her stance against cancel culture, believing in the importance of dialogue and allowing people to evolve.
- Lauper also touches upon her activism, including re-releasing her abortion rights song 'Sally's Pigeons' and her thoughts on the approaching midterms.
- The exhibition aims to inspire both older and younger generations to embrace their individuality and creativity.