Is Justin Bieber Entering His Joanne Era?

We have some exciting and startling news: Justin Bieber may be on the brink of entering his inevitable Joanne era of style. For anyone who's been living under a dark, sad rock, let us quickly explain: with her latest album, Joanne, Lady Gaga launched herself boots-first into a new chapter of style, one consisting of cowboy hats, fringe, leather, and the overall vibe of someone who's just walked across a field after shooting down their lame horse.

We're far from delusional--we know Justin can't possibly be considering a country-pop crossover album anytime soon. But in terms of fashion, he's been keeping to this saggy-panted, bad boy basketball shorts look for quite some time, and we're wondering if he, like us, might be itching for something new.

That's when a miracle occurred: Justin wore a cowboy hat while walking on the sidewalk, and got us to thinking: is this the beginning of a sexy cowboy phase of fashion for the troubled crooner? Consider his tattooed figure sporting leather pants, a bolo tie, and red circular spectacles, or else a fringed denim jacket and acid wash cutoffs. It's so crazy it just might work.

And if our style observations are any indication, our prayers may have been answered. Exhibit A:

Earlier this year he wore a distressed denim jacket with several patches and decals. Sinner's prayer vibes, anyone?

Justin in the AMIRI Concert Trucker | releasing later this month

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Ok, and here he is on a motorcycle.

The receipts are all here. This might just be turning into a thing. Or, dare we say it, could Justin have been in a Joanne phase all along?