Harry Styles Is Varietys 2020 Hitmaker of the Year: See the Photos

Publish date: 2024-09-09

Harry Styles’ Variety Cover
“People within [the industry] feel like they operate on a higher level of listening, and I like to make music from the point of being a fan of music,” Styles says. “Fans are the best A&R.” Read the full cover story here.
Suit: Palomo Spain
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
Of his time in One Direction, Styles says: “When you look at the history of people coming out of bands and starting solo careers, they feel this need to apologize for being in the band. ‘Don’t worry, everyone, that wasn’t me! Now I get to do what I really want to do.’ But we loved being in the band.” Read the full cover story here.
Suit: Palomo Spain
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
On his decision to speak out on Black Lives Matter: “Talking about race can be really uncomfortable for everyone,” Styles elaborates. “I had a realization that my own comfort in the conversation has nothing to do with the problem — like that’s not enough of a reason to not have a conversation. Looking back, I don’t think I’ve been outspoken enough in the past. Using that feeling has pushed me forward to being open and ready to learn. … How can I ensure from my side that in 20 years, the right things are still being done and the right people are getting the right opportunities? That it’s not a passing thing?” Read the full cover story here.
Shirt: Gucci; Necklace: Eliou
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
When it comes to fashion, Styles has a point of view. “To not wear [something] because it’s females’ clothing, you shut out a whole world of great clothes,” he says. “And I think what’s exciting about right now is you can wear what you like. It doesn’t have to be X or Y. Those lines are becoming more and more blurred.” Read the full cover story here.
Suit: Palomo Spain
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
“It’s always nice to know that people like what you’re doing, but ultimately — and especially working in a subjective field — I don’t put too much weight on that stuff,” Styles says of the Grammys (he’s nominated for three). “I think it’s important when making any kind of art to remove the ego from it.” Read the full cover story here.
Shirt: Gucci; Beret: James Pink Studio; Necklace: Eliou
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
“How do you want people to hear your work? Because I do sit down and listen to albums, and I care about the way that things run — how that makes me feel and the story that it tells. It’s only natural that I would put emphasis on that,” the artist says of his creative process while making “Fine Line.” Read the full cover story here.
Suit: Palomo Spain
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
Harry Styles Variety Hitmakers
“I feel like my relationship with L.A. has changed a lot,” he tells Variety. “I’ve kind of accepted that I don’t have to live here anymore; for a while I felt like I was supposed to. Like it meant things were going well. This happened, then you move to L.A.! But I don’t really want to.” Read the full cover story here.
Suit: Palomo Spain
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists
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“It’s been a pause that I don’t know if I would have otherwise taken,” says Styles of his time spent sheltering-in-place due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I think it’s been pretty good for me to have a kind of stop, to look and think about what it actually means to be an artist, what it means to do what we do and why we do it. I lean into moments like this — moments of uncertainty.” Read the full cover story here.
Shirt and Pants: Gucci: Necklace: Eliou
Styling: Harry Lambert; Styling Assistant: Keyla Marquez
Grooming: Candice Birns/Statement Artists

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