{"id":20376,"date":"2017-04-26T04:27:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T04:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=20376"},"modified":"2017-04-26T04:27:10","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T04:27:10","slug":"olly-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/olly-alexander\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Profiles: Olly Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>He&#8217;s the Years &amp; Years frontman with an ear for an infectious hook and a penchant for forward-thinking fashion. And while Olly Alexander is certainly\u00a0a force to be reckoned with in his creative endeavors, it&#8217;s his recent campaigning on issues such as mental health that have\u00a0thrust him front and center as an ambassador for young people everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Exploring his experience with depression, a\u00a0new documentary featuring the singer is set to air on BBC Three, examining the ties between mental health issues and the gay community.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we\u00a0look at Olly&#8217;s bold style statements\u00a0and favorite\u00a0looks.<\/p>\n<h2>Activewear<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQ3VJSLD-Io\/?taken-by=ollyyears<\/p>\n<p>Olly&#8217;s recent collaboration with Converse channels serious 90s street vibes, and we are absolutely here for it.<\/p>\n<p>The pops\u00a0of primary color perfectly compliment each other on top, while the darker bottoms let the black high top Chucks do the talking. The\u00a0singer often sports a pair of Converse or Nikes with his outfits, adding an activewear edge to his look.<\/p>\n<h2>Casual<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQf63-9lW94\/<\/p>\n<p>An advocate for various charity campaigns and often speaking openly about his own struggles from an early age, Olly uses his platform to speak to his fans and followers as\u00a0an\u00a0ambassador for good causes . His Choose Love slogan tee, a play on the iconic Choose Life tee immortalized by George Michael in the 1980s, creates a simple but powerful\u00a0statement\u00a0of equality and acceptance. Matched back with a pair of on-trend oversized frames (which we just adore!), Olly lets his look do the talking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Try the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/oliver-goldsmith\/oli001-charlie\/ss4380.01.html\">Oliver Goldsmith OLI001<\/a>\u00a0to steal his style:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/x-fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/04\/4380_01_1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/oliver-goldsmith\/oli001-charlie\/ss4380.01.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Rainbow<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHJ_yLRg20P\/?taken-by=ollyyears<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">It was an appearance that certified\u00a0Olly as one of the most colorful and creative pop superstars on the scene. Taking to the stage in a rainbow-tasseled poncho, the Years &amp; Years frontman wowed Glastonbury crowds during his\u00a0celebratory set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We love his choice of\u00a0white\u00a0high-top Converse paired with shiny silver shorts &#8211; an example of\u00a0bold\u00a0styling by a man who isn&#8217;t afraid to defy expectations and\u00a0transcend fashion norms.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Fabulous<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-9UOP_xloS\/?taken-by=ollyyears<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">It&#8217;s no secret that Olly is a fan of all things\u00a0glam\u00a0&#8211; from glittery catsuits to the sparkly separates pictured above, the\u00a0dazzling singer often experiments with different fabrics and materials to turn traditional looks on their head.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Loungewear is transformed into high fashion here, while keeping it cool\u00a0and casual\u00a0with a pair of silver Nikes and signature white sport socks. We love the shiny grey tee \/ shorts layered over a short sleeve roll-neck, complete\u00a0with\u00a0his staple silver chain &#8211; a stand out\u00a0look for the upcoming festival\u00a0season!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Trendsetter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNAf3LyhTL7\/?taken-by=ollyyears<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Never one to follow rigid fashion rules, Olly takes the pastel trend of late 2016 here and runs with it, piling pink on pink to make the trend his own. We love his pairing of a simple white vest with patchwork quilted trousers, lifting a typically dressed-down look by paying\u00a0close attention to detail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Get\u00a0inspired by style icon:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/george-michael\/\">George Michael&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0lifetime of\u00a0influential fashion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tag #SelectSpecsSelfie for a chance to be featured on\u00a0our page!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He&#8217;s the Years &amp; Years frontman with an ear for an infectious hook and a penchant for forward-thinking fashion. And while Olly Alexander is certainly\u00a0a force to be reckoned with in his creative endeavors, it&#8217;s his recent campaigning on issues such as mental health that have\u00a0thrust him front and center as an ambassador for young people everywhere. Exploring his experience with depression, a\u00a0new documentary featuring the singer is set to air on BBC Three, examining the ties between mental health issues and the gay community. Join us as we\u00a0look at Olly&#8217;s bold style statements\u00a0and favorite\u00a0looks. Activewear https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQ3VJSLD-Io\/?taken-by=ollyyears Olly&#8217;s recent collaboration with Converse channels serious 90s street vibes, and we are absolutely here for it. The pops\u00a0of primary color perfectly compliment each other on top, while the darker bottoms let the black high top Chucks do the talking. The\u00a0singer often sports a pair of Converse or Nikes with his outfits, adding an activewear edge to his look. Casual https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQf63-9lW94\/ An advocate for various charity campaigns and often speaking openly about his own struggles from an early age, Olly uses his platform to speak to his fans and followers as\u00a0an\u00a0ambassador for good causes . His Choose Love slogan tee, a play on the iconic Choose Life tee immortalized by George Michael in the 1980s, creates a simple but powerful\u00a0statement\u00a0of equality and acceptance. Matched back with a pair of on-trend oversized frames (which we just adore!), Olly lets his look do the talking. Try the\u00a0Oliver Goldsmith OLI001\u00a0to steal his style: Buy Now \u00bb Rainbow https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHJ_yLRg20P\/?taken-by=ollyyears It was an appearance that certified\u00a0Olly as one of the most colorful and creative pop superstars on the scene. Taking to the stage in a rainbow-tasseled poncho, the Years &amp; Years frontman wowed Glastonbury crowds during his\u00a0celebratory set. We love his choice of\u00a0white\u00a0high-top Converse paired with shiny silver shorts &#8211; an example of\u00a0bold\u00a0styling by a man who isn&#8217;t afraid to defy expectations and\u00a0transcend fashion norms. Fabulous https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-9UOP_xloS\/?taken-by=ollyyears It&#8217;s no secret that Olly is a fan of all things\u00a0glam\u00a0&#8211; from glittery catsuits to the sparkly separates pictured above, the\u00a0dazzling singer often experiments with different fabrics and materials to turn traditional looks on their head. Loungewear is transformed into high fashion here, while keeping it cool\u00a0and casual\u00a0with a pair of silver Nikes and signature white sport socks. We love the shiny grey tee \/ shorts layered over a short sleeve roll-neck, complete\u00a0with\u00a0his staple silver chain &#8211; a stand out\u00a0look for the upcoming festival\u00a0season! Trendsetter https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNAf3LyhTL7\/?taken-by=ollyyears Never one to follow rigid fashion rules, Olly takes the pastel trend of late 2016 here and runs with it, piling pink on pink to make the trend his own. We love his pairing of a simple white vest with patchwork quilted trousers, lifting a typically dressed-down look by paying\u00a0close attention to detail. Get\u00a0inspired by style icon:\u00a0George Michael&#8217;s\u00a0lifetime of\u00a0influential fashion. 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