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A new era for orchestral attire?

"The musician is like an athlete".

Is it time for orchestral musicians to be given a fashion makeover? Designer Gabi Asfour thinks so. Stiff jacket with tails and a bow tie are out while Samurai designs are in. He teamed up with Marin Alsop, music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to bring the catwalk to the pit.

(Photo: Some of the designs commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Credit: Parson's School of Design)

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5 minutes