Harry’s look at the 2021 Grammy Awards was fit for a kingGettyGettywho better to look to for inspiration than the King himself, Elvis Presley, who rocked a black leather-look suit long before Harry[/caption]
Last month, men’s magazine GQ hailed Harry Styles, 28, as “one of the best-dressed musicians in the world”.
But, as these pictures show, the Watermelon Sugar singer could have borrowed from the wardrobes of the greatest pop and rock icons.
Here we take a look at Harry Styles’ inspirations.
GettyAt Coachella this year Harry wore a metallic, figure-hugging, sequinned ensemble[/caption]
TwitterHarry’s look was an updated version of Freddie Mercury’s iconic jumpsuit[/caption]
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GettyHarry has a love of lace and frothy shirt cuffs…[/caption]
GettyThis can be traced back to the late, great trailblazing performer and fashion pioneer Prince[/caption]
By Clemmie Fieldsend, Fashion Editor
HARRY has been criticised for copying other trendy icons before him – but following someone else’s lead is what makes fashion.
Instead of following ideas and copying catwalk looks, he takes his inspiration from history’s best, and sometimes quirkiest, dressed.
And everyone else is at it – take Kim Kardashian channelling Marilyn Monroe at the Met gala.
They are simply celebrating and complimenting the golden oldies.
Harry’s love of being different while still paying homage to his style heroes is why he gets himself on the “best-dressed” lists in fashion magazines and designer campaigns.
Those who scoffed at him for wearing a dress or carrying a handbag might even see a new pop star stealing Harry’s style soon.