Harry Styles best fashion moments

For some people, he's the fashion-boy of the decade, for others he's a unique talent, one of those few stars able to shape both the world of music and fashion. The only certain thing is that Harry Styles is one of the most talented and popular contemporary celebrities who appeared in the spotlight in recent years. From his debut with One Direction to his solo career, his sound and style have evolved to make him an icon to be admired and copied.  

Reference icons such as Prince, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Elton John; the help of stylist Harry Lambert and, above all, the partnership with Alessandro Michele turn every outfits, on and out of the stage, into a happening.  He is no longer just the cute guy who used to wear dark slim fit jeans by Saint Laurent and Chelsea boots, now he is a young man who is not afraid to be daring, opting for gender-fluid looks that fully embody the #softboyaesthetic. With his vibrant colored suits and bright patterns, skirts and rainbow nail polish, he has become the symbol of "a new form of masculinity, fluid, eccentric, soft and more malleable", the same that he also carries forward with his Pleasing, a beauty brand focused on "imperfect people who as humans can change". His style is a mash-up between early Mick Jagger and Seth Cohen, between granny chic and glam rock stars. The golden boy of international pop has an insane passion for layering textures and colors, for double-breasted blazers and 70s-inspired bell-bottoms, for tricot vests and bon ton white collars, loafers and Vans, printed shirts and high-waisted tuxedos, for cashmere cardigans and the timeless white t-shirt.  All accessorized with vintage style glasses, necklaces, pearls, statement rings and polished nails.

Whether he opts for a skirt or a tailored suit, a tricot vest or a shirt full of ruffles, Harry is always convincing and cool. To celebrate his birthday, let's look back at some of his best fashion moments of the last few years:  from his collaborations with Gucci to JW Anderson's viral cardigan.