David Bowie: A Fashion Tribute

A retrospective David Bowie exhibition, entitled David Bowie Is, at Paris Philharmonic Museum, France. Friday, Feb. 27, 2013. Picture by: Jacques Brinon / AP/Press Association Images

Singer, David Bowie, died of cancer at the age of 69, following an 18-month battle with cancer.

A statement issued on the singer’s Facebook page said that he “died peacefully” on January 10, 2016, “surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer”.

Fans have been left shocked and heartbroken after the news broke this morning, with many celebrities, including Sir Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop and Madonna paying tributes to the Space Oddity singer.

David Bowie was a fashion icon as well as a cultural and musical inspiration. He pushed the boundaries of male fashion and paved the way for more alternative clothing. Many fashionista’s young and old herald him as a fashion role model.

Here are some of David Bowie’s most memorable outfits:

Iconic statement laid back double breasted suits with shoulder pads from the 1970s into 1980s.

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Natasha Korniloff for the "Ashes to Ashes" video and Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) album cover, 1980

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Mantello di Kansai Yamamoto for the Aladdin Sane tour.

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This knitted, asymmetric patterned stage costume from 1973

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Bowie’s coat from 1997.

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David Bowie in Kansai Yamamoto 1973.

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This brightly-coloured quilted jumpsuit with red lace-up boots, 1972.

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