Style Transformation: Liam Payne
Liam Payne has completed a whopping ten years in the music industry and the former One Direction star, took to social media to celebrate. He put up a picture of himself at the X Factor stage and captioned the post:”It’s been 10 years today since my X factor audition and I just read that my first album just hit over 2 billion streams… that scared young man didn’t think that was gunna happen,” Payne wrote. “Seriously thank you everyone who’s made this decade of my life possible and to everyone who’s listening thank you for enjoying my music and my bands too p.s. thanks also, for putting up with some awful haircuts like the one above.” Well, we’re taking the celebrations one step further by also tracing his style evolution over the past ten years. So, brace yourselves, because we’re about to unearth some gems.
1. Is it just us, or does he look like a young Justin Timberlake here? A buzz cut doesn’t suit everybody, but Liam really knows how to rock one.
Photo Credit: Peter Kramer
2. Ahh the good ol’ boyband hair. Every band member has been through this phase. Also it’s one year later and somehow, Liam looks even younger…How is that possible? Is he aging backwards?
Photo Credit: Jon Furniss
3. And the buzzcut makes a comeback! Also, we have to admit, Liam Payne looks absolutely stunning in all-black. And that tattoo is truly the cherry on this look.
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur
4. Yes, they’re all gorgeous, but may we avert your gaze to solely Liam. Ain’t this quite the glow-up? He finally looks comfortable in a suit, the hair is brilliant and his smile is truly lighting up the room.
Photo Credit: Jason Kempin
5. We never thought we needed to see Liam Payne in leather, but boy are we blessed. Also, the scarf full of skulls, tied to his belt hoops, is a great touch. Adds a nice pop of colour to this look too.
Photo Credit: Jeff Daly
6. We love everything about this look. That brown vest was a fantastic choice. Also, might we add, that when he shows off his tattoos, it just completes his outfit? As they say in the movies, “It’s all part of the plan”.
Photo Credit: Jason LaVeris
7. We had to give you just one more taste of Liam in a suit. Also, how is his hair always so perfect?? We need answers.
Photo Credit: Mike Marsland
8. Who would’ve thought that combining army-pants, a hoodie and beige boots would look this good? Actually, put the man in any outfit, and he’ll pull it off, perfectly.
Photo Credit: Robin Marchant
9. We present you with a power couple: Liam Payne and his then-girlfriend, Cheryl. The baby-blue jacket was a nice pick.
Photo Credit: Karwai Tang
10. We thought we’d wrap with this steamy photo. From juggling blacks and greys, it’s lovely to finally see him don a vibrant outfit, and own it. Also, the tattoos. You know the point we’re trying to make. May we also add that his smirk simply says, “I’m sexy and I know it”. We agree with you, Liam.
Photo Credit: Ian Gavan
By: Nina Karun
