David Bowie: 14 of his most iconic looks
The term 'style icon' is bandied about freely, but not many are more deserving of such a title than the legendary David Bowie.
The king of self-invention, Bowie invented trends before anyone could have predicted them and redefined what it meant to be a popular rock star - and what that might look like. A ginger-haired, snaggle-toothed, pale, skinny lad from surburbia? Yes, you can be the new of king of cool.
From his flame-coloured Ziggy Stardust hair to his skin-tight Aladdin Sane costumes, the music legend gave fashion so much from which to plunder. Here, we pay tribute to an irreverent fashion zeitgeist:
Picture research by Sandra Waibl
Rex FeaturesBowie was a pioneer of androgyny, as demonstrated with smokey eyes, polished nails and elegant hat.
Getty ImagesPerforming on stage for the final time as Ziggy Stardust in Hammersmith in 1973. Kate Moss wore the patterned one-piece to collect his 2014 Outstanding Achievement Brit in 2014.
Rex FeaturesRemember Bowie the hippy? No nor do we, but as king of transformations, this embroidered, boho waistcoat doesn't surprise us.
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Modelling his famous Ziggy Stardust haircut and bright red dungarees for a portrait shot.
Getty ImagesSporting a mod look during a portrait session in London, 1966.
Getty ImagesGiving us serious trouser goals on the cover of album Hunky Dory in 1971.
Getty ImagesWhat to paint your Beckenham home in? Boxer boots, a geometric print co-ord with matching shower cap, naturally.
Getty ImagesPosing as his alter-ego, the otherworldly Ziggy Stardust, in 1972.
Rex FeaturesClashing checks with stripes for a 70s photo shoot.
Getty ImagesA trippy version of a Katharine Hepburn ensemble, Bowie wears his high-waisted trousers and blouse with finesse.
Terry O'Neill /Getty ImagesOne of his most iconic covers for [i]Diamond Dogs[i] in 1974, photographed by Terry O'Neil.
Getty ImagesWorking a yellow suit and louche bow tie for the final leg of his 1976 world tour.
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Working a clean-looking three-piece suit in his Thin White Duke stage for his The Man Who Fell to Earth tour in 1976.
Rex FeaturesHe took on the role of the Goblin King in Jim Henson's Labyrinth in 1986, wearing a shimmering blazer, ruffle shirt and very very tight leggings.
