Harry Styles' stylist not deliberately trying to 'subvert masculinity'

Publish date: Tuesday, 10 Mar 2026, 9:18AM

2026 and we’re still policing men’s clothes? Harry Styles stylist would like a word...

Harry Lambert states he hasn't set out to deliberately "subvert masculinity" with Harry Styles looks.

The Aperture hitmaker has worked with Harry Lambert since 2014 and become known for his flamboyant fashion during their partnership, but the sartorial expert - who also helps dress Alexander Skarsgard and Emma Corrin - insists there is nothing deliberately political about his work.

Lambert told The Observer magazine of his relationship with Styles: "It was organic. It was instinct - it felt honest.

“I find with my work that people try to politicise it, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but they’ll be like, ‘Oh, you’re trying to subvert masculinity’ or ‘You’re trying to make a comment on what men should and shouldn’t wear. Maybe I am.

“But that’s not the goal of the work, to challenge the way that people look at men or women.

“The intention of my work is to make something memorable. Or joyful. Or fun.

“I do think fashion is important. I do think it’s political. But I prefer that being a by-product."

The stylist argued that memorable fashion has always been central to pop culture, helping artists create instantly recognisable identities.

He said: “When you think of the great pop stars, what immediately comes to mind is an outfit.

“Britney Spears as a schoolgirl. Madonna in the cone bra. Elvis in the white jumpsuit.

“Mr. Bean even, the suit, the tie, the hair."

With more public appearances from Harry Styles expected soon, a fresh wave of looks is inevitable and we’re ready to see what Lambert delivers next.

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