Fom hair and makeup to fashion and style, we are always searching high and low for inspiration outside the box. We are always looking at women’s fashion, but today, we're going beyond our usual go-tos and are bringing you the most stylish men in music.
Embracing fashion in many different ways, these male musicians are known just as well for their unique style as well they are for their beats. Whether they are singers, rappers or rock’n’roll stars, musicians naturally have an air of effortless cool. From Tinie’s sharp and tailored prints to Zayn Malik’s uber cool, bad-boy flair, fashion and music have been linked since we can remember. It’s no surprise then, that many of our favourite male artists in music have an equally creative approach to their fashion sense. Their outfits are equally as stylish and trendy as their female style peers, each of them refuting the notion that men's style isn’t as interesting or fun. In fact, we share some style tips that we can all steal and adopt to our own looks! Go on to see our picks of five of the most stylish men in music whether they’re out on the streets or up on stage.
Unleash the urban gentleman like Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams has a distinctive sense of style that doesn’t go unnoticed (no, really, he won the CFDA Fashion Icon Award back in 2014). Only the second man to win the award, he’s easily one of the most stylish men in music. Pharrell has an eye-catching and adventurous sense of style that combines sporty street elements and Parisian high fashion. Anyone looking for style steal from Pharrell will need to opt for audacious styling (wearing suits with shorts, rolling up trousers hems) to nail this look. Don’t be afraid to copy Pharrell’s choice of footwear and get yourself some colourful sneakers/ trainers!
Keep it fresh like Wizkid
Afro-beats legend Wizkid legend Wizkid has become almost as known for his fashion sense as his music. Named the best-dressed pop star in Nigeria by Vogue in 2016, Wizkid has not slowed down in the fashion department since. The star described his style as “a thoughtful and fun approach to wardrobe”.
The Nigerian pop star has previously graced the runway of Dolce and Gabbana (and got to do it to his own music and alongside Tinie Tempah and supermodel Naomi Campbell), as well as partnering with various fashion brands. His most distinctive style includes minimalism, with a touch of streetstyle.
Rock ‘n’ roll in style like Alex Turner
The Arctic Monkeys frontman rocks the Mod rockstar style in every look, from throwing on a leather jacket to suiting up for the red carpet. Alex Turner has a chilled sense of style that combines rock ‘n’ roll edge with a laid-back vibe. Nail the rock star’s style and opt for dark colours; a leather jacket, dark slim jeans and pointed shoes are Alex’s go to staples. Complete your rock ‘n’ roll look with a basic white tee and a pair of aviators and you’re ready to rock.
Go bold like Tinie Tempah
Previously crowned Britain’s best dressed man, Tinie is one of the most stylish men in the industry thanks to his refreshingly dapper approach to tailoring and his edgy casual streetstyle. Known for his edgy and unique style, Tinie combines sharp tailoring with prints and bold colours. This style completements the stylish in-the-know-man, but ladies, you can copy this style and add your own flair too. Inject some fun into your formal look to steal Tinie’s style, team your tailored suits with a pair of slip-on loafers and a signature tee. Always choose bold colours such as red and green, or channel preppy geek chic like Tinie and opt for a floral suit and a pair of vintage round framed glasses.
His wardrobe also consists of oversized casual-cool garments, high-quality basics, and of course, military inspired gear. To achieve this style, wear a basic tee in either black, white or grey, with a bomber jacket and a pair of distressed denims. Choose a light bomber jacket to stay cool in warm weather and finish off your Tinie look with a pair of trendy trainers.
Be cool with Zayn Malik
Stealing the style spotlight from his ex-bandmates, Zayn Malik’s style is effortlessly cool with bad boy flair. Zayn channels the ‘bad boy’ look with his accessories, pairing an otherwise simple outfit with a standout necklace, or adding a pop of colour to an all-black outfit with a bright bandana around his neck. For lads looking to achieve Get Zayn Malik’s red-carpet style, simply swap the Oxford white shirt for a muted roll neck, a floral button-down or a checked shirt. This look can easily be unisex, you just need to ensure you stick with a simple suit style and let what you wear underneath do the talking.
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