Naturally, this has opened him up to much media speculation, especially about his sexuality, all of which he has managed to expertly brush off with the ease of someone who is used to the scrutiny of fame. No longer constrained by his 1D image, the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer has taken the freedom to explore his own identity and tastes outside of any boundary he can break.
Since his departure from One Direction in August 2015, Harry's solo career has been one defined by color and curiosity. This is not the first time Harry has tested the boundaries of gender norms in clothing. Captured by Tyler Mitchell, whose career shot to prominence after being hand picked by Beyonce to shoot her September 2018 cover, Harry Styles wears an elaborate blue Gucci gown designed by his friend and frequent collaborator, Gucci's Alessandro Michele.
The first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, Harry Styles is the picture of cool. When Vogue magazine debuted their 2020 December issue, audiences were surprised to find a gowned Harry Styles on the cover.
