Cover Boy Style: David Bowie

A budding rock'n'roll singer in the mid '60s, young David Bowie (a.k.a. Davie Jones) roamed the streets of Swinging London and embraced the Mod aesthetic of the era.

Button-Down Oxford Shirt by Brooks Brothers, $79.50.
Gingham Silk Tie by Banana Republic, $59.50.
Teal Ultra-Skinny Suit Trousers by Topman, $120.
Waxed Canvas Ludlow Shoes by Vans, $80.

Bowie's unabashed excentricity culminated in the introduction of a new stage persona, Ziggy Stardust, whose outlandish stage outfits took inspiration from Kabuki theatre.

Sandfish T-Shirt by Katie Eary, $320.
Track Pants by Bernhard Willhelm, $600.
Hologram Window Jacket by Patricia Field, $108.
Metallic Zip Boots by Forfex x Opening Ceremony, $295.

After the release of Station to Station in 1976, Bowie adopted a more streamlined image informed by the codes of German expressionism.

Chatwin Pop White Shirt by Acne Studios, $200. Felt Fedora by Borsalino,
$375 at J.J. Hat Center.
Goatskin Oxford Shoes by Repetto,
$325 at Opening Ceremony.
Vintage Silk Twill Scarf by Hermès, $325.
Drain Pipe Twill Pants by Oak, $82.50.

A self-imposed exile to Berlin in 1977 with buddy Iggy Pop inspired some of Bowie's most acclaimed work, and brought a touch of punk to his wardrobe.

Linen Long-Sleeve Shirt by Uniqlo, $19.90.
Slim-Fit Corduroy Pants by RRL, $260.
Leather Bomber Jacket by Asos, $161.
Wallabee Leather Boots by Clarks, $159.99.
Silk Ivy Cap by Borsalino, $75 at Bencraft Hats.

Bowie's shift to pop-rock in the early '80s came with a vibrant dandy get-up that eased his way into mainstream music —and millions of hearts.

Powder Blue Suit Jacket by Mugler,
$1175 at Ssense.com.
Striped Shirt by Zara, $59.90.
Self-Tie Bow Tie by The Tie Bar, $17.90.
Grey Wingtip Oxford by Florsheim by Duckie Brown, $265 at Neiman Marcus.
White Leather Belt by Gucci, $230.