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STYLE STEALS

He’s dubbed a fashion inspiration, but where does Harry Styles really steal his eccentric outfits from?

STYLES by name and, as Harry is proving, it’s styles by nature too.

The former One Direction star has long been hailed for his boundary-pushing fashion sense.

Harry's look at the 2021 Grammy Awards was fit for a king
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Harry's look at the 2021 Grammy Awards was fit for a kingCredit: Getty
who better to look to for inspiration than the King himself, Elvis Presley, who rocked a black leather-look suit long before Harry
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who better to look to for inspiration than the King himself, Elvis Presley, who rocked a black leather-look suit long before HarryCredit: Getty

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.

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At Coachella this year Harry wore a metallic, figure-hugging, sequinned ensemble
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At Coachella this year Harry wore a metallic, figure-hugging, sequinned ensembleCredit: Getty
Harry's look was an updated ­version of Freddie Mercury’s iconic jumpsuit
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Harry's look was an updated ­version of Freddie Mercury’s iconic jumpsuitCredit: Twitter

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... and Harry has even copied the veteran rocker’s outfit
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Harry looked like a Rebel Rebel in his sailor-style trousers and braces outfit
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Harry looked like a Rebel Rebel in his sailor-style trousers and braces outfitCredit: Youtube/BBC Music
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But Harry may well have been paying tribute to Starman singer David BowieCredit: Alamy

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If you thought Harry was flying high with his feathered look...
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If you thought Harry was flying high with his feathered look...Credit: Twitter/@@curIylouie
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Do Ya Think this top-to-toe red ensemble is sexy?Credit: INSTAGRAM
Harry and Rod Stewart clearly do
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Harry and Rod Stewart clearly doCredit: Rex

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Harry has a love of lace and frothy shirt cuffs...
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Harry has a love of lace and frothy shirt cuffs...Credit: Getty
This can be traced back to the late, great trailblazing performer and fashion pioneer Prince
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This can be traced back to the late, great trailblazing performer and fashion pioneer PrinceCredit: Getty

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.


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