Proof Harry Styles Has Always Loved a Bold Suit

Even before he went solo, former One Directioner Harry Styles has always been a style super star, favoring a loudly printed, bold colored suit above all else

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iHeartRadio Music Festival - September 2017

2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Night 1 - Backstage
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For the iHeart Radio Music Festival, Harry went full commedia dell'arte in this harlequin-print Gucci suit complete with a turn-of-the-century ruff.

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Dunkirk Premiere - New York - July 2017

'Dunkirk' film premiere, Arrivals, New York, USA - 18 Jul 2017
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The pop star jazzed up his basic black suit with a little Western flair in the form of a cowboy-approved red and white piped accent at his ankles.

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Dunkirk Premiere - France - July 2017

Stars attend the Dunkirk photo call in Dunkerque
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While this olive-colored outfit may look like your basic blazer and trouser set, Harry gave the outfit his signature twist with a black tuxedo stripe running down his inner thigh.

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Sirius XM - May 2017

Harry Styles Performs for SiriusXM Live from The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles
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Nothing says rock and roll quite like a fearsome Gucci dragon curling around your shoulder and down your pantleg.

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The Late Late Show – May 2017

The Late Late Show with James Corden
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For a master of printed pantsuits, surprisingly, this purple Chinese brocade is one pattern Styles has yet to wear.

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Walking Around London - May 2017

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While tartan may be a signature of the Scots, this British bloke proves he knows how to rock the print just as well as his neighbors up north.

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Today Show - May 2017

'The Today Show' Citi Concert Series, New York, USA - 09 May 2017
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During a performance of a couple of tracks off his new solo album on Today, the singer donned a millennial pink bespoke suit by Edward Sexton.

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SNL - April 2017

Saturday Night Live - Season 42
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Styles' love of a bold two-piece ensemble runs deep, however, as just last month he wore this double-breasted plaid suit designed by who else but Gucci, of course.

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Another Man X Dior Party – October 2016

Harry Styles arriving at the Another Man X Dior party in London
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But that doesn't mean he can't also enjoy a minimalist black tie moment. Attending the Another Man x Dior party in London, the musician proved that he can do Hugh Hefner chic just as well as John Waters kitsch.

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve – December 2015

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2016 - Arrivals
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Of course, every simple suit is better with a little rosette bolo tie.

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American Music Awards - November 2015

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And the only thing better than a bolo is a head-to-toe print reminiscent of an Ikea duvet cover, like this Gucci two-piece.

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One Direction Party at the Edition Hotel - November 2015

Harry Styles arriving at One Directions party at The Edition Hotel in London
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A look the boy band member doubled down on in this vibrant red floral-print Gucci number.

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Love Magazine Miu Miu Party at London Fashion Week - September 2015

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But sometimes you have to diversify from your head-to-toe plant-covered ensembles, mixing it up in yet another Gucci blazer and trousers, this time covered in a seventies-inspired geometric check.

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British Fashion Awards – December 2014

British Fashion Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals
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And of course, who could forget this major Mick Jagger moment when Harry cemented his status as a rock and roll style icon in a blue and red striped, slim-tailored suit.

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