Harry Styles Then & Now: Photos From His One Direction Days to Now

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February 1, 2024 9:44AM EST
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Harry Styles went beyond being a mere boy bander. See photos of the Grammy winner through the years for his 30th birthday.

With piercing eyes, a head full of hair, and a smile that could make the world swoon, Harry Styles has been charming fans ever since his fateful appearance on The X Factor in 2010. As part of One Direction, Harry became one of the biggest pop idols in the world. Following the band’s hiatus in 2016, Harry embarked on his solo career and established his own voice as an artist.

Along the way, Harry shed the seemingly clean-cut and innocent shell, growing into a signature ‘style’ that’s overflowing with confidence, color, and sex appeal. Not bad for a kid from Redditch, right?

As Harry continues his trajectory to being one of the biggest stars in music history, take a look at some of the biggest stops on his journey, so far. From his humble boy band beginnings to him walking a “Fine Line” of stardom, here’s a walk down memory lane.

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Harry Styles in 2010

Harry Styles in 2010
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Look at how young Harry Styles looked in 2010. Here, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and other One Direction members arrive for an autograph signing session at the HMV store in Bradford.

October 25, 2020, 7:09PM
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Harry as a Boy Band Member

Harry as a Boy Band Member
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Harry, far right, poses with Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and a seated Liam Payne at a secret X Factor gig in 2010 at the Hospital In London. Oddly, this photo predicted Zayn Malik’s exit from the group in 2015.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles in 2012

Harry Styles in 2012
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Harry Styles showcases his charisma during the BBC Children In Need event in 2012. Seven years later, he would release Fine Line, an album included on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’ list.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles, Fashion Icon in the Making

Harry Styles, Fashion Icon in the Making
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Harry Styles would grow into a fashionista in his own right, one that would turn heads at Met Galas and other major events. Here, he attends the Burberry Prosum Show at London Fashion Week in Kensington Gardens.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles Brings the Spirit

Harry Styles Brings the Spirit
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Many would love to wake up to find Harry Styles underneath their Christmas Tree on Dec. 25. Here, the singer performs at Madison Square Garden during Z100’s Jungle Ball 2012.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles in 2017

Harry Styles in 2017
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After One Direction went on hiatus, Harry Styles tried his hand at acting. He appeared in the 2017 film ‘Dunkirk,’ and here he’s seen attending the film’s NYC premiere at Lincoln Square.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles Wows NYC

Harry Styles Wows NYC
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I <3 NYC? More like, NYC <3 Harry Styles. Harry was set to perform Harryween in 2020 at Madison Square Garden before the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to postpone the concerts. Here, he performed at the Today show in 2012 as part of One Direction.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles in 2013

Harry Styles in 2013
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In 2013, it seems Harry Styles was starting to develop his own ‘style.’ As seen here during One Direction’s performance on the Today show, Harry is sporting more jewelry, more tattoos, and more skin.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles as a Solo Artist

Harry Styles as a Solo Artist
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Harry Styles released his first self-titled album in 2017, and his second, Fine Line, two years later. In 2020, a besuited Harry Styles performed on Today as a solo artist, and the crowd went wild.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles is Glam

Harry Styles is Glam
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One of Harry Styles’ biggest fashion moments came during the 2019 Met Gala. During the opening of the “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” Harry twisted the gender norms of fashion, erasing the fine-line between what is ‘male’ and ‘female’ when it comes to clothes.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles at the 2020 Brit Awards

Harry Styles at the 2020 Brit Awards
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Harry Styles continues to blend gender lines in his fashion. While attending the 2020 Brit Awards, Harry wore jewelry and a collar that was tre chic with his brown suit.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles Keeps it Casual

Harry Styles Keeps it Casual
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Harry Styles is always turning heads, even when he’s keeping it cas. Here, he’s seen outside BBC Radio 2 studio in February 2020.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles in 2019

Harry Styles in 2019
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Harry Styles inducted Stevie Nicks into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in March 2019. During the induction, he wore this number, and he would perform Stop Draggin My Heart Around with her later in the night.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles Smiles

Harry Styles Smiles
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Harry Styles smiles during the Graham Norton Show in December 2019. With new ink, plenty of rings, and an edgy style, Harry looked different than he did nine years earlier on The X Factor. But, he kept the same charm, good nature, and charisma that made the world fall in love with him.

October 25, 2020, 7:08PM
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Harry Styles at the 2022 Venice Film Festival

Harry Styles at the 2022 Venice Film Festival
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Harry Styles looked retro in Gucci during the premiere of Don’t Worry Darling at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Sep. 5, 2022. His suit had a wild collar and he wore square shades with white shoes while waving at fans and photographers.

September 6, 2022, 4:31PM
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Harry Styles at the Premiere of ‘My Policeman’

Harry Styles at the Premiere of ‘My Policeman’
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Harry Styles took a more subdued fashion approach during the LA premiere of My Policeman on Nov. 1, 2022. He wore a black Gucci top belted over dark trousers. Looking a bit rugged, he had a generous amount of facial hair.

January 31, 2023, 1:16PM