As with every year, GQ has held its annual ‘Most Stylish Man Of The Year’ contest in which an Instagram poll determines the readers’ choice for most fashionable mens celebrity. This year’s top four saw the likes of Lebron James, Tyler, The Creator, Timothee Chalamet and Harry Styles, ultimately putting Styles on top for the win.
An argument could be made that this poll is much more of a popularity contest than a determinant of the most stylish male celebrity, but Harry has made quite the name for himself in the fashion sphere. This past year especially, he has gone further than he has ever before as a trailblazer in men’s fashion. People are so taken by his fashion that @hsfashionarchive, an Instagram archive chronicling all of Styles’s outfits, has a massive 113,000 followers.
Harry has been known to turn out a few rock star looks that push the boundaries of what everyone is comfortable with. With the release of his new album Fine Line in December of 2019, he ushered in a new era of a much more polished and cohesive era overall of high-waisted/wide-legged trousers, chiffon blouses and Gucci galore. With six songs of the 12-song album being released as singles with music videos, Harry has managed to stretch out the length of this era.
Out of his music, Styles has blown away the casual viewers with his painted nails, pearl necklaces, an array of decorative sweaters and, you guessed it, more Gucci. His personal style has become quite a topic of contention and debate, some going as far to say that he dresses like a grandmother — perhaps an opinion that may be grounded in some truth — but it is an unexplored area of fashion for men that is always interesting to look at even if you don’t particularly like what he is wearing.
As mentioned before, Styles has always had an intriguing sense of fashion, so this honor comes as no surprise. For the last few years, HS has been up for this very same GQ title and earned himself a semi-finalist placement in 2017 and 2019. He has been and will continue to be a heavy contender for more wins, but we must also keep our eyes on other finalists who have just missed the mark over the last few years, such as Timothee Chalamet, Lebron James, Jeremy O. Harris, Shia LaBeouf, A$AP Rocky, etc. Harry Styles could also feasibly have a two-year run at this title should he carry this momentum into 2021.