- “Then Harry Styles, one of the most famous fucking people in the world, puts on women's skinny jeans and wears girly headbands and puts his hair in french braids and does not give two fucks. These are facts, social or not: pink is not a "masculine" color; pirouetting is not a "macho" thing to do; flitting around onstage like a goddamn fairy is not how a boy his age would be expected to perform.” - concretesoul.wordpress.com
- “A member of a boy band coming out at the height of his career (!) is nearly unheard of. So young - still twenty-one.” - concretesoul.wordpress.com
- “And yet the world fucking loves him. [...] Harry, as it appears, likes to feel pretty. He waggles his hips, wears tiaras, twirls like a ballerina; then cocks his head as if to say, Who, me? Yeah, that's me. Like it? And continues on, unabashed.” - concretesoul.wordpress.com
- “I think the most important difference between Harry's expression of self and the musicians I idolized in the past - especially when I was growing up - is that my teenage rockstars were always angry. They rebelled, sure, but it was in the name of "fuck you" and "fuck everything". Which is a sentiment we all often share. But when it comes to role models, that constant attitude can be draining. Harry is all sunshine and love and rainbows. It almost makes me envious - but mostly proud - that kids nowadays get to grow up with someone like him in the public eye. Batting his eyes and insisting that gender doesn't matter and using non-specific pronouns and prancing about like a unicorn. Talk about queer empowerment.” - concretesoul.wordpress.com
- “Basically, Harry takes not-fitting-stereotypes and turns it into a positive thing. A wood block instead of the shape carved out of it. The basketball instead of the brick wall. An actual force, not resigned to negative space, but loudly and blatantly OTHER. The bottom line is that I have no idea how Harry actually identifies, be it male, female, gay, bisexual, pansexual, or what have you (the only thing he's made clear is that he is not straight). But his giving such public displays of gender ambiguity and alternative sexuality is one of the healthiest and most welcome examples I have seen from an A-list celeb in years. It is, in fact, one of the first times I have ever seen myself reflected in someone famous. Which, for an unlabeled former-ungirl, is a huge fucking deal.” - concretesoul.wordpress.com
- “It's one of my favorite songs on the album because it's so different and, it feels like so much old stuff that I love, in general. [...] it feels like a cool song and it probably took the least time to write. I think the greatest thing about music in general is that you can put these labels on things and you can put names on things and it seems like there's no gray area, but it doesn't have to be so literal. Olivia could be a place or a family member. It's not necessarily about me, it might be an observation thing. But obviously when you listen you assume that there's a girl called Olivia, which could be true, but also that's not necessarily the case. I think that's just cool to explore. I always think it's fun to take a situation or an emotion and personify it.” - Harry on Olivia
- “Are you ready for a good, equal time at the One Direction show?” - Harry Styles
- “Despite the company outside, I believe in equal rights for everyone. I think God loves all. Thanks for coming to the show though.” - Harry Styles
- “Happy Pride!” - Harry Styles
- “Not that important.” - Harry Styles
- “This place looks very colorful tonight. And for a lot of you, I know why. And it's great.” - Harry Styles
- “[gesturing towards a #LoveWins sign] Always.” - Harry Styles
- “next time you question a risky outfit choice think of what Harry Styles would want you to do” - actmyageofficial.tumblr.com
- “CAN I JUST HAVE A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE HARRY AND HOW CONFIDENT HE IS IN HIS OWN SKIN AND HOW BOLD HIS FASHION CHOICES HAVE BEEN LATELY?? LIKE HE IS WEARING WHAT HE WANTS AND WHAT MAKES HIM FEEL BEST AND I AM SO PROUD” - lourryetc.tumblr.com
- “Harry is the bravest young male artist in the industry. At 21 years he has broken gender rules & proves that his masculinity isn't fragile” - @ twitter
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