CHRISTINE OHLMAN X DISDAIN DESIGNS
CHRISTINE OHLMAN X DISDAIN DESIGNS
Let's be honest: most musicians claim to have soul. Christine Ohlman actually delivers it.
With her signature platinum beehive that defies gravity and good sense, the self-proclaimed "Beehive Queen" has spent decades proving that rock and roll isn't dead—just criminally underserved. As a 31-year fixture with the Saturday Night Live Band, Ohlman has watched countless acts come and go while maintaining her position as one of music's most enduring yet criminally overlooked vocalists.
Her resume reads like a who's-who of music royalty—duets with Dion, performances with Elvis Costello, stage time with Bruce Springsteen, and collaborations with the Muscle Shoals legends. She's been inducted into the National Blues Hall of Fame, topped Americana vocalist polls, and still finds time to serve as a national spokesperson for the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic.
When we approached Christine about collaborating, we expected the typical celebrity ego. Instead, we found someone who, in her own words, just wants to "tear it up or soothe it over." That straightforward, no-bullshit approach to music aligns perfectly with our ethos at Disdain Designs.
Like our clothing, Christine isn't trying to be something she's not. She's here, in her rhinestones and sequins, to "set your soul on fire." And honestly, in a world of artificial and manufactured music personalities, that's exactly the kind of authentic fire we need.
Your purchase from the Disdain Designs/Christine Ohlman collection doesn't just add flair to your wardrobe—it strikes a chord for female musicians everywhere!
A portion of all proceeds harmonizes with the mission of the Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA), a trailblazing nonprofit established in 1986 by visionaries Ann Hackler and June Millington. From its rhythmic beginnings in an historic California creamery to its current amplitude in Western Massachusetts (est. 2001), the IMA has orchestrated opportunities for women and girls in the music industry for decades.
The IMA's composition is uniquely inclusive—written in the key of equality and arranged to amplify diverse voices across the spectrum. Their programming creates a resonant chamber where female musical talent can be amplified without interference.
So while you're turning heads in your distinctive Disdain/Ohlman piece, you're also helping to tune up the next generation of female musical powerhouses. Talk about fashion that hits all the right notes!
