By Alexus Mosley

Mariah the Scientist wearing 1990 Moschino swimsuit

When one listens to Mariah the Scientist’s music, it becomes evident that her songs are more than just a claim to fame, but a personal art form. Her lyrics are poetic and carefully crafted. The same can be said for her wardrobe, which is garnering much attention and appreciation from her fan base on social media. Mariah the Scientist doesn’t just perform, she story-tells. The same can be said of her personal style. With little to no help from a stylist, her love for archival fashion is woven seamlessly into her identity as an artist. Each piece she chooses, whether it be a Roberto Cavalli corset leather dress or Emilio Pucci sock boots, reveals her deep appreciation for fashion’s recent history and the stories embedded within it.

“I be in the deep depths of the internet searching for things that I never even knew existed,” she said in a recent sit-down interview with Complex. She also revealed that Vestiaire Collective is her favorite place to shop for vintage and archival pieces. “Honestly, I spend hours of the day sometimes going through clothes.” For Mariah, archival fashion isn’t just about style but also expression and quality. In a world dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, she gravitates toward pieces that carry legacy and designs with as much depth and thoughtfulness as her ballads. “I feel like these days, the fashion is not as intricate."

Mariah the Scientist in archival Roberto Cavalli

A carefully selected coat or dress becomes more than clothing. It’s a nod to craftsmanship and eras she admires but didn’t necessarily get to experience, and a fun way to express herself and her inner ego. An example of this is when she wore Dsquared “Skate Moss” heels from their Fall 2011 collection during her halftime show at the Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks game earlier this year. For many, this moment solidified her as a “fashion girl.” Her wardrobe feels intentional, intimate, and narrative-driven: every choice tells a story of love, heartbreak, or self-definition.

From vintage pieces dating as far back as 1968 to more contemporary treasures, each garment in Mariah’s wardrobe is carefully considered. “ I have a vintage hit list. Yes, I do. What’s at the top? There are some Roberto Cavalli pants.” For fans and fashion enthusiasts alike, Mariah the Scientist’s love of archival fashion serves as both inspiration and invitation to look beyond current trends, value pieces with stories, and embrace clothing as a form of art and memory.