Dress like a style icon with inspiration and practical advice from the many looks and bold wardrobes of David Bowie

Style Codes: David Bowie is more than a fashion guide—it’s a manifesto for those who dare to be a bit more Bowie.

Each chapter is a blueprint for Bowie’s superstar innovation. Whether it’s experimenting with bold color palettes or playing with proportions, Bowie’s fearless spirit guides readers to break free of fashion norms. Ultimately, Bowie imparts a timeless lesson: true style transcends trends—it’s about embracing contradictions, defying expectations, and, above all, being unapologetically oneself.

With a wide array of colorful interviews and intimate anecdotes, this look into David Bowie’s fashion legacy reveals the man behind the ever-changing personas. Through vibrant tips and tricks, anyone can achieve Bowie’s unconventional approach to personal style.

David Bowie, the iconic musician and cultural phenomenon, wielded fashion as a tool of self-expression rather than a pursuit of trendiness. From the otherworldly Ziggy Stardust to the enigmatic Thin White Duke, Bowie’s capes, dresses, and one-legged bodysuits were deliberate acts of transformation and rejection of conformity.

​This accessible new series of fashion guides empowers you to dress like a style icon.

Natalie Hammond is the senior fashion news editor at Grazia. She previously worked on the fashion desk at The Times, and her writing has appeared in publications including The Telegraph, The Financial Times and gal-dem. She studied English Literature at the University of Exeter and has a master’s degree in magazine journalism from City University. This is her first book.