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Zayn Malik: ten best looks
Over the last couple of years, Zayn Malik has emerged as something of a fashion inspiration. We pick our ten favourite looks from the former One Direction star

The graffitied biker
Zayn Album Release Party, march 2016
If anyone can pull off a black graffiti print biker jacket, it’s Zayn Malik. Debuting this Faith Connexion piece at the release party for his debut solo studio album, this jacket marked his transition from clean-cut teen heartthrob to risk-taking trendsetter. faithconnexion.com
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The Roll Neck
American Music Awards, November 2013
Wearing a black Adam Roll Neck jumper from Selected Homme, this look champions the brand’s stapled clean, simple and sophisticated style. While the roll neck has historically divided the fashion world, we think Zayn’s helping point it in the right direction. selectedhomme.com
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The Valentino
Paris Fashion Week, June 2015
When in Paris, one wears Valentino. Choosing to deviate from his usual grime-inspired wardrobe for Paris Fashion Week, he donned a navy frock coat with burgundy and ivory trim, navy trousers and a white shirt...with a platinum blonde buzz cut and one diamond earring. Very much playing the rebel. valentino.com
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The maroon Bally
New York, March 2016
Spotted wearing a Bally maroon leather jacket in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, Zayn combines the sleekness of the Swiss brand with casual New York street style. Partnering his moody outerwear with a print shirt and baggy jeans, the mix of classic and cutting-edge fashion makes the desired impact. bally.co.uk
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The robotic arms
Met Gala, May 2017
Looking dapper at this year’s Met Gala, Zayn fully embraced the technology theme by wearing a suit of armour over his Versace tuxedo. When you’ve got one of the world’s most beautiful supermodels on your arm, you’ve got to make yourself stand out somehow, haven’t you? versace.com
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The shirt
amfAR Inspiration Gala, June 2016
Rocking a blue floral Louis Vuitton shirt with a panther print, Zayn proves that a jazzy shirt is eternally en vogue. Especially when it’s emblazoned by a fierce jungle animal. uk.louisvuitton.com
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The bomber
New York City, December 2016
A $2,250 3.1 Phillip Lim shearling bomber jacket paired with a Louis Vuitton sweater, Krewe Ward sunglasses and a Vivienne Westwood Darius key pendent necklace is an ensemble worth emulating. A solid investment to look like the new master of R&B. 31philliplim.com
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The denim
Billboard Power 100 Celebration, February 2017
Enrobed in a denim jacket and distressed combat boots, Zayn brings a freshness to the trucker chic trend at the pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles. Lined with shearling, the jacket from Coach is effortlessly stylish and laudably practical – it gets cold in those winter months. http://uk.coach.com
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The McQueen
NEW YORK, May 2017
You can’t go wrong with monochrome, especially when your shirt is designed by Alexander McQueen. Sitting on the reserved end of the spectrum compared with the brand’s revolutionary statement pieces – who can forget skull scarves and low-slung jeans – the pared back look speaks for itself. alexandermcqueen.com
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The leathers
NEW YORK, May 2017
Zayn brought high fashion Parisian design to Manhattan by wearing Lanvin’s black leather jacket to hit all the high notes at Wango Tango Festival. Even with an enviable other half and vocal range, it’ll always be his wardrobe we most covet. lanvin.com
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