Harry Styles is the best-dressed musician in the world
Why is it that the world’s greatest designers all want to dress Harry Styles? Because he has an unparalleled taste in fashion. Amidst his musical domination, we chart his greatest looks to date...
Harry Styles knows how to carry clothing. Whether you imagine him circa 2014 in head-to-toe Saint Laurent (we're talking slim jeans, Chelsea boots, bandanas and tailored wool coats) or today in head-to-toe Gucci (2019's Met Gala look – enough said), Styles has seriously lived up to his surname for years on end.
That's because he knows the definition of style: grounding his wardrobe around a bunch of basics and then having some fun with their finishing touches. From velvet double-breasted suits to pastel-coloured flares to ruffled shirts, his outfits never fail to inspire. Here are his greatest wardrobe outings thus far.
With a new album, Harry’s House out now, expect more great fits…
Kevin Mazur1/39New York City, May 2022
On the release day of his third studio album Harry's House, the pop crooner slipped into his casual best: Éliou pearls, an SS Daley knit and a pair of tent-like jeans.
Gilbert Carrasquillo2/39Today rehearsal, May 2022
Decked out in shearling-decorated denim from Parisian label Ami, Styles got fans going when he flashed is famous belly inkings.
Dia Dipasupil3/39Today at Rockefeller Plaza, May 2022
What Styles wants, Styles gets. This JW Anderson jumpsuit was originally presented in dress form as part of the brand's Resort 2022 collection, but when you're the biggest superstar in the world, you get one made how you so wish.
Cindy Ord4/39The Howard Stern Show, May 2022
Peak fruitcore, Harry Styles rocked up to The Howard Stern Show in a fruity, custon Gucci number and acidic slacks.
Kevin Mazur5/39Coachella 2022
For weekend two of Coachella Styles slipped into a custom, high-shine, cut-out Gucci jumpsuit, and fluoro pink coat. As you do.
Kevin Mazur6/39Coachella 2022
Styles rocked out in a rainbow-hued sequin jumpsuit in front of a crowd of 100,000 people. No biggie.
Anthony Pham7/39Love On Tour, 2021
Reprising his role on the stage, Harry Styles kicked off his Love On Tour in custom Gucci.
(C)Kevin Mazur8/3963rd Grammy Awards, March 2021
Styles served big boa energy as he arrived to the Grammy Awards, demonstrating once again that he has one of the most idiosyncratic styles on the planet.
JMEnternational9/39Brits Awards, February 2021
The brightest stars in music (Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa…) attended the 2021 Brit Awards, but it was Styles who stood out in a psychedelic suit from Gucci.
Kevin Winter10/3963rd Grammy Awards, March 2021
Harry Styles opened the 2021 Grammy Awards with a rendition of his award-winning track “Watermelon Sugar". For this he slipped into a custom-made Gucci leather single-breasted suit, which he wore sans shirt and a faux-fur boa.
11/39SiriusXM Studios, March 2020
Styles' transition to bona fide style icon is complete with this big ’fit consisting of pearls, frilly penny-collared blouse and parakeet-green slacks. Take note.
12/39Brit Awards, February 2020
Styles brought granny chic to the main stage at the Brits in February 2020. The fact he wore Marc Jacobs womenswear was telling of how comfortable the Fine Line singer is with embracing his feminine side.
13/39The Today Show, February 2020
Attending and performing on The Today Show in NYC, the “Watermelon Sugar” crooner wore a colour-blocked Gucci ensemble, picked out by stylist Harry Lambert. But the hero product was his black and white polka-dot tie, which spelled the resurgence in big statement ties.
14/39SiriusXM, February 2020
Performing for SiriusXM in February 2020, Styles proved that we all need to be wearing not only baggy slacks and sweater vests, but polka dots too.
Gareth Cattermole15/39Brit Awards, February 2020
Attending the Brits, Harry Styles gave us Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vibes in Gucci that seriously out-did Lizzo's choc-inspired 'fit.
Neil Mockford16/39BBC Radio Two studios, February 2020
Wearing a combination of Bode and Gucci secured Harry Styles' the best-dressed male of 2020.
Neil Mockford / Ricky Vigil M17/39Brit Awards, February 2020
Styles wore Marc Jacobs womenswear and had us squawking in delight at the canary yellow look.
CBS Photo Archive18/39The Late Late Show, December 2019
A striped shirt and a striped suit? Styles is going to town on the most classic pattern of all.
Neil Mockford19/39BBC Radio One studios, December 2019
The best base to a cropped jacket and tailored trouser? A self-love T-shirt (especially when it's in collaboration with Alessandro Michele).
CBS Photo Archive20/39The Late Late Show, December 2019
In a modern spin on the safari suit, Styles made a solid case for owning head-to-toe polka dot. Extra points for the purple and peach colourway.
CBS Photo Archive21/39The Late Late Show, December 2019
That's it. That's the piece.
Jun Sato22/39Haneda Airport, Tokyo, December 2017
Velvet is one thing, but pink velvet is another. We salute you, Styles.
23/39Spotify Private Listening Session, December 2019
Especially when featuring a quirky cartoon of city life and styled with pearls. Finishing touches count.
Robert Kamau24/39Manhattan, November 2019
Semi-preppy, semi-farmer, but totally cool (and a fine reminder that we need to invest in a slipover knit, stat).
Taylor Hill25/39Met Gala, May 2019
Cochairing the Met Gala is no mean feat, so when Harry Styles stepped up to the job alongside Lady Gaga and Gucci genius Alessandro Michele, his anticipated outfit left a lot to be desired. And he didn't disappoint, sporting a sheer shirt-cum-blouse and a single pearl earring.
Getty Images26/39Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, March 2019
Styles' arrival to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction affirmed his love for the Seventies. Two reasons: his electric-blue corduroy suit and Stevie Nicks, his companion for the evening. What's the one way to make your suit stand out even more? Ironically, wearing less underneath. A white vest and plenty of man cleavage later, he proved his knowledge of a leading SS19 trend with ease.
Getty Images27/39New York City, September 2017
It’s important that your materials match the setting of your music. So when Styles performs on an iconic stage such as New York's Radio City, he opts for suits that, well, stand out. He’s the reigning king of the floral look and here he went for a red, metallic-finished flower suit, keeping the formality high and his star status undeniable. Accessorised with Gucci loafers and an acoustic guitar, he proved his embracement of boldness pretty clearly.
Getty Images28/39Some people are the star in the room. Styles, however, is the whole galaxy. The Northern lad embraced a glittering suit to perform in Paris, emitting just the right level of sex appeal for the French capital: here, a semi-unbuttoned shirt does much to complement the glorious shine to his suit. You can’t keep Styles away from a stark – if glittering – two-piece.
Getty Images29/3931st Annual ARIA Awards, November 2017
At the ARIA Awards 2017, Harry made headlines by stepping out in this bold, metallic purple, paisley print suit. We're used to Harry's suit game being next level, but what really finishes off this look are the Roker custom-made bronze, square-toed boots. If you're going to do a metallic red carpet look, you may as well literally do it head-to-toe, right?
Getty Images30/39iHeartRadio Music Festival, September 2017
Styles’ love affair with Gucci is well and truly thriving. You can’t help but associate the Italian house with him, because he sports designs by Alessandro Michele at pretty much every other event. Our recent favourite: this logomania velvet two-piece, fashioning the singer into what we can only compare to a trendy circus star. But he works it with ease, especially through styling a white pussy-bow blouse underneath.
Getty Images31/39The Greek Theatre , September 2017
Thousands flocked to see Styles perform at the Greek Theatre in LA which saw him cement his burgeoning rockstar status, and while his setlist was pretty good, the real star of the show was this floral suit. Paired with a black pussy-bow shirt, the look gives us The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" era vibes, which is a good thing, obviously.
J. Lee32/39Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, September 2017
Wearing Givenchy by Brit designer Clare Waight Keller, Harry Styles stormed the Victoria's Secret catwalk and stole the show.
Getty Images33/39Dunkirk World Premiere, July 2017
He may be the master of the printed suit, but Styles also knows how to serve up pure sartorial class. At the world premiere of his debut feature film – Dunkirk – he sported a sharp black suit and white shirt, injecting a touch of saturation through red-emblazoned boots. Ever the sophisticated gentlemen, this is how to dress for the birth of a Hollywood star.
Rex / Shutterstock34/39NBC's The Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza, May 2017
Performing on the Today Show in an Edward Sexton bespoke pink suit. Classic Savile Row style from one of its most venerated tailors is given a Styles twist.
Getty Images36/39SiriusXM from The Roxy Theatre, May 2017
Rocking an embroidered flared Gucci suit at Sirius XM in Los Angeles. Gucci's playful motifs work wonders with this simple tone-on-tone shirt.
Getty Images37/39The Late Late Show, May 2017
In a pin-striped jump suit by Charles Jeffrey Loverboy. Styles supports one of London's best up-and-coming designers.
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Getty Images38/39BBC studios, London, May 2017
Harry thinks mustard kecks are cool and we’re all for it. The flared cut has long been a favourite of the singer and here he opted for a velvet finish – the perfect detail to emit his type of rockabilly romanticism. He keeps to coolness on top, styling a simple black shirt to match the side-stripe of his trousers. And of course he's wearing another pair of his favourite Roker boots.
Gareth Cattermole39/39Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014 show, September 2013
Nine years ago Styles began to show of his daring fashion side, impressing us in an animalistic Burberry get-up.
