The inimitable pop singer David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, has inspired people worldwide since the late 1960s. With his eccentric personality and extravagant outfits, Bowie has been an icon in terms of style and pop music. Bowie and his iconic persona have inspired us to wear what we want and to be able to experiment with clothing styles, culture and identity. 

Ziggy Stardust

Aladdin Sane

Fearing being stuck in the Ziggy Stardust spotlight for too long, Bowie switched to the alter ego Aladdin Sane. The name is a pun on "A lad insane", a character often confused with Ziggy Stardust. Aladdin Sane is recognisable from the iconic album cover of the same name, where Bowie lets a blue-red lightning bolt adorn his face. Some well-known characteristics are the red short-cut women's hairstyle, an eyepatch for one eye and the polka dot scarf.

The White Duke

Early in his career, Bowie wore white shirt and slim suit trousers, a style that also stayed with him throughout the years. As a product of Bowie’s drug misuse the controversial alter ego The Thin White Duke was created in 1976, mainly known for his statements. A figure dressed in a more proper stage costume, but still with a unique and experimental approach with platinum blonde hair.

For Bowie fans, Bowie is now featured in the documentary Moonage Daydram, a documentary film that received high ratings during the Cannes Film Festival.