Tribute Project: Rock and Roll Soul
In a world obsessed with fast fashion and fleeting trends, celebrity stylist Dani Stone is rewriting the rules, one jacket at a time.
Long celebrated for her red-carpet eye and impeccable taste, has channeled her lifelong love affair with music into Tribute Project, a one-of-a-kind couture line that fuses high fashion with the raw energy of rock and roll.
Stone’s journey began in Los Angeles in the 1980s, a time when the Sunset Strip was pulsing with hair bands, neon lights, and music that would define a generation. A self-proclaimed “super-fan” of Guns N’ Roses, she craved something more elevated than the usual concert tee. Her answer? A Balmain-inspired military blazer with “Rocket Queen” emblazoned across the back, an instant cult classic among friends and fellow music obsessives. From there, Tribute Project was born, evolving into a rock ’n’ roll dynasty in the making.
Each piece in Tribute Project’s collection is a labor of love, steeped in personal history and musical passion. Stone scours the world for rare patches and memorabilia, weaving them into jackets and flannels that carry the spirit of countless nights at legendary venues like The Whisky and The Troubadour. No two pieces are alike. As Stone explains, “It starts with a conversation and a level of trust. The pieces are as individual as the music lovers who rock them.”
Lyrics are hand-stitched into linings. Vintage patches find new life on couture silhouettes. The result? Wearable art that is as exclusive as it is expressive, fashion that doesn’t just make a statement but tells a story.
Tribute Project’s clients aren’t just fashion enthusiasts; they’re collectors of moments, music lovers who see clothing as an extension of their personal soundtrack. In a fast-fashion era, Stone offers something rare: garments meant to last, to be treasured, to headline your wardrobe like a chart-topping single.
Her pandemic-era shift into glam-grunge flannels expanded the line, infusing the same rock-driven ethos into a more relaxed vibe. Each creation continues to carry her trademark sense of style, honed over years of dressing Hollywood’s elite and appearing in the pages of fashion’s most influential magazines.
“Music is the great connector,” Stone says. “And I get the honor of bringing that love of music into each design one jacket at a time.”
For now, Tribute Project’s custom couture is available exclusively at Aria in Las Vegas and through her website.
Unlike typical online shopping, the site is intentionally non-shoppable, because every item is one-of-a-kind. Fans can browse her highlight reels on Instagram for the latest creations or commission a custom design.
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