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Lauded for his contribution to music, Sir Elton John (yes, he was knighted by the Queen in 1998), can’t be overlooked for the fun he has with his wardrobe. As the icon turns 74, we take a look at the ways his unique approach to fashion continues to impact pop culture today.
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Images with thanks to Getty
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With coloured suits, ruffled shirts and bold prints, crowd favourite Harry Styles’ own look is heavily influenced by fellow Brit, Sir Elton.
Watch out for an ode to him in the form of coloured lenses in the Watermelon Sugar video.
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And speaking of Styles, his uplifting video for Treat Each Other With Kindness is an ode to the Rocketman’s throwback style with flared white pants and sleeveless knits.
The king of extra accessories
A nod to his look with a pair of the brand’s retro-looking statement shades
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The inspiration between Elton and Gucci flows in both directions. As well as influencing runway shows and being spotted front row, the Italian brand created his stage looks for his 2018 tour.
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Elton John and David Furnish attend Gucci Cruise 2020, via Getty Images
Why blend in? Add some colour to your tailoring
The colourful suiting we’ve been seeing coming down the runway in contrast to the classic black, navy and grey of typical tailoring is an Elton signature.
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We can’t wait to see how his looks continue to influence this year and beyond. Many happy returns Sir Elton.
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