Harry Styles has become one of the most famous and loved male celebrities on the planet in only a few years since he found fame as a member of pop boy band One Direction in 2010. Even as part of a group, Styles was a fan-favorite who regularly received recognition for his amazing vocals and iconic fashion sense. After going solo in 2017 with his self-titled debut album fans quickly supported the actor making him the most successful former member of One Direction. While his music is what he's most loved for, his fashion has become iconic over the years for his eccentric style.
Since starting out in 2010 the singer has gone through many different style changes over his career going from traditional boy band attire and suits to feather boas and Gucci. Now that the star has complete control over his wardrobe and persona he has been taking full advantage by breaking traditional gender stenotypes in dress and experimenting with bold colors and patterns. Instead of following the usual fashion trends, Harry has created his own style and started his own fashion trends that fans have increasingly tried to adopt.
10 The Boy Band Era
As a fresh-faced pop star in the biggest boy band of our generation matching outfits and casual teen boy chic was the typical look for One Direction members. If they weren't in jeans and t-shirts then they were being forced to dress up for an event or concert in matching or complimentary suits. While fans love to look back and reminisce about these days most will agree that the star's fashion during this time wasn't his best.
9 The Most Stylish One Direction Member
While Harry may have just been a member of One Direction in the beginning he has since established himself as not only the most successful member of the band but also the most fashionable. His fashion quickly evolved from the simple casual looks to rock star chic with a preference for skinny jeans and black leather jackets. Styles has cemented himself as the most stylish former band member for his boundary-breaking looks that even earned him a British Fashion Award in 2013.
8 Posh Harry
With the global success of One Direction, Harry and his bandmates started dressing more formal in tailored tuxes and suits that helped make them look more mature in their younger years. The star's fashion journey really started during this era where he started focusing more on his image and learning what looks good on his body. In 2013, he started experimenting more with playful patterns and leather jackets breaking away from his traditional boyish look.
7 Being The Brightest Star
After spending his formative years with his friends in one of the greatest boy bands, One Direction went their separate ways in 2016 with each member going on to have successful solo careers. Harry's career continued to skyrocket with three top albums and countless hit singles the star has flourished outside the band and so has his fashion. With full control of his persona and style the actor has stunned fans across the globe with his glamorous gender-bending fashion.
6 "When Harry Met... Fashion"
Harry's fashion prowess paid off in 2019 when he was not only invited to but named cochairman of the Met Gala along with Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. The actor looked phenomenal at the event in a full Gucci ensemble that had hints of lace and singular pearl earring that made for an unforgettable look. The mesh top and high-waisted pants not typically sported by men looked incredible on the singer who regularly bends gender "dress codes". For his first time at the Met Gala he wore one of his most iconic and fashionable looks of the night proving why he was one of the only two former members of One Direction to ever attend the event.
5 "Prince" Harry
Oddly enough the singer has beaten out the actual Prince of England as the most famous British Harry with droves of fans around the world who even dress like him for his concerts. Pearls, bright colors, and florals are often a common theme among Harry fans who have taken a liking to the singer's distinctive style. For the Brit Awards in 2020 the singer pulled out all the stops in a trio of outfits including a bright marigold suit by Marc Jacobs.
4 Rock Star Chic
As one of the biggest pop stars on the planet Harry is instantly recognizable everywhere he goes, his trademark floppy brown hair and flamboyant style makes him hard to miss. Reaching a status only rock stars originally could reach has catapulted his career to new heights and his fashion has been reflecting that. Expensive suits, custom jackets, and luxury accessories are only a few of the usual pieces in the star's wardrobe. Adding more flair and sex appeal to his looks made sure fans new he was no longer a teen heartthrob but an established artist who knows how to take fashion risks.
3 Harry Styles And The Feather Boa
Harry's fashion has become iconic over the years, one of his most famous style pieces is a feather boa he started wearing in 2021 after wearing them onstage at the Grammy Awards. The actor has been credited with bringing the accessory back in style even causing boa shortages on tour when fans buy out store supplies for his concert. His quirky fashion has become one of the biggest reasons besides his Grammy winning music for why fans go to his concerts.
2 Breaking Gender Norms
Over the years Harry's fashion has become more androgynous with the star mixing and matching women's and men's fashion pieces to create completely unique looks. His push for gender-fluid fashion has become a hallmark of his style evolution with the star showing the next generation that fashion can be for anybody if it makes you feel good. Styles has been pushing the gender boundaries for years now broadening what it means to be masculine.
1 Becoming A Fashion Icon
Harry's ability to not care about gender norms in society and fashion has made him one of the most iconic singers of our generation. His love for high-waisted pants, heeled boots, pearls, feather boas, and dresses have changed the way men's fashion is viewed and designed. While his music may be his biggest accomplishment his fashion has certainly become something fans love him for and look forward to seeing at each event. The most successful former member of One Direction will go down in fashion history for his gender-fluid flamboyant style that has started fashion trends around the world.
