Blue Gucci dress of Harry Styles
The blue dress, pictured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London | |
| Designer | Alessandro Michele |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Material | Lace |
English singer Harry Styles wore a blue Gucci dress designed by Alessandro Michele for Vogue's December 2020 issue, becoming the first man to appear solo on the magazine's cover. Styles, regarded by the media as a fashion icon and one of the most influential men in fashion, had previously modelled for various magazines throughout his career. He co-chaired the 2019 Met Gala alongside Michele, and dressed androgynously on several occasions in 2019 and 2020. For the Vogue cover, Styles paired the ruffle-trimmed lace gown with a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket.
The dress received reactions from both conservative and progressive public figures, sparking a significant amount of conversation regarding sexuality, race, and privilege. Conservatives condemned the perceived corruption of traditional masculinity, while progressives and some media publications praised Styles for pushing the boundaries of men's fashion. The dress was well received by the general public and cemented Styles's status as a fashion icon. It was featured at the 2022 Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and a portrait of Styles wearing the dress was included in the History Makers exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2024.