As the first male cover star of US Vogue this November, Harry Styles has become the face of a seismic movement within men’s fashion. Time and time again, Styles has challenged gender boundaries with his iconic outfits, but in this instance, he has transcended all limits: a man in a dress covering the most illustrious fashion magazine in the world. In the words of Gucci’s creative director and designer of Styles’ awe-inspiring 2019 Met Gala outfit, Alessandro Michele: “He is the image of a new era, of the way a man can look.”
Indisputably, the former One Direction star has truly made his mark in the world of fashion over the past decade. By establishing this fresh outlook, he has demonstrated the way in which clothing can be used as a defiant art form of self-expression. Here, we glance at some of Styles’ most powerful and sensational looks:
To kick things of, the cover of his latest album, ‘Fine Line’. The pairing of that spectacular fuchsia silk blouse with those wide-legged white trousers will undoubtedly go down as a defining look for the singer. This ensemble gives major 70’s vibes and seems to be particularly resonant of some of Bowie’s most iconic looks!
As forementioned, Harry Styles’ Met Gala outfit was a true assertion of his non-conformist approach to fashion. The black sheer blouse paired with classic black trousers and pearl earrings created the ultimate chic look. Moreover, the combining factors of the lace embroidery of the shirt and the pearl accessories almost evoked a sentiment of Elizabethan fashion.
Styles could not be missed at the BRITs this year with his unforgettable yellow Marc Jacobs’ suit, paired with a purple neckerchief. It was the vibrance of this outfit that made it so phenomenal! This look was originally worn by Lady GaGa on the cover of Elle magazine, highlighting Styles’ gender-neutral approach towards fashion.
·Next, we move onto the Rubik’s cube cardigan. This may appear to be one of Styles’ more understated looks, but this knit has become a global sensation as many of the singer’s fans have taken to TikTok in an attempt to crochet and knit reproductions of the cardi. The garment was such a hit that it will be displayed as part of the permanent exhibition at the V&A Museum.
Finally, one of Styles’ most striking looks features on the cover of Vogue this month – a modest lace dressed paired with a black tuxedo jacket. This look embodies the defiant nature of the singer’s approach to fashion as he fuses the boundaries between the masculine and feminine. The dress almost seems to highlight his blithe attitude as it falls in such an understated yet sensational manner.
Styles’ ground-breaking outfits have truly played a huge part in the way in which fashion is perceived in the 21st century. His looks highlight the way in which, as an artform, fashion is one of the most powerful methods of self-expression. As Harry Styles himself put so eloquently in in his recent interview with Vogue: “There’s so much joy to be had in playing with clothes.”
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