A look back at the inimitable rock star's many faces and fashions.
David Bowie's iconic style
of
1972
David Bowie poses for a portrait in his "Ziggy Stardust" guise in London.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1973
David Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust, in his "woodland creatures" costume designed by Kansai Yamamoto.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1973
Bowie in an asymmetric leotard and flame-colored mullet during a performance onstage in Los Angeles.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1973
Bowie wears a silver costume with gold tassels by Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto during a performance at the Hammersmith Odeon.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1973
Bowie poses in a printed jumpsuit for a portrait dressed as "Ziggy Stardust" in a hotel room in New York City.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1973
In a striped bodysuit design by Kansai Yamamoto for the "Aladdin Sane" tour in 1973. The photo is from the Groninger Musuem which was presenting the "David Bowie is," exhibition when he passed away.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1974
David Bowie performs "Rebel Rebel" wearing an eye patch on the TV show "TopPop" on Feb. 7, 1974 with a knotted silk polka-dotted scarf and red overalls.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1974
Bowie poses for a photo to release his 1974 album titled "Diamond Dogs."
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1976
Bowie, looking androgynous, performs live during his "Station To Station" tour.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1978
Bowie performs during his "Low/Heroes" world tour.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1987
Bowie wears a bright red suit during a performance in Hamburg, Germany.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1988
Bowie wears what looks like a skydiving suit during "The Glass Spider" tour.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1992
Wearing a turquoise suit, Bowie performs "Under Pressure" at a concert to remember Freddie Mercury of Queen.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1995
Bowie performs in Hartford, Connecticut, during the "Outside Tour."
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
1997
Bowie wears a Union Jack dress coat by Alexander McQueen for his 1997 "Earthling" cover.
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David Bowie's iconic style
of
2002
Bowie performs in a concert at The Hammersmith Apollo, in London.
