Harry Styles has unveiled a vibrant new single titled “Aperture,” marking the first release from his upcoming album, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’, set to launch in March 2024. The music video showcases not only the track’s catchy melodies but also Styles’s distinctive fashion sense, featuring a striking piece from the Prada archives.
The video opens in a stark hotel room, leading into a dramatic scene where Styles encounters a man in an unexpected confrontation. Their interaction evolves into a joyful moment of connection, characterized by playful lifts and leaps down the hallway. This blend of tension and release mirrors the song’s minimalist electronic production, which Styles attributes to his experience at an LCD Soundsystem concert. “That’s how I want to feel when I’m on stage,” he remarked in a recent interview.
Fashion Meets Functionality
In the “Aperture” video, Styles sports a custom ensemble by Prada, styled by Harry Lambert. The outfit includes a pair of loose wool trousers complemented by a gray sweater, but it’s the white button-down shirt adorned with a red lips print that truly stands out. This print is an homage to an archival motif first introduced by Miuccia Prada as a pleated skirt, which has since become emblematic of the brand, featuring in notable runway shows, including the spring 2018 collection and recent collaborations with Raf Simons.
Styles’s fashion choices have increasingly reflected a vintage aesthetic, as seen in other promotional materials for his album. For the album cover shoot, he donned vintage jeans paired with a blue knit t-shirt designed by Los Angeles-based artist Patrick Carroll. The t-shirt, made from recycled yarns, emphasizes Styles’s commitment to sustainable fashion.
A New Chapter for Styles
The release of “Aperture” comes after a hiatus of over 1,300 days since Styles last launched new music. His return is not only marked by this new single but also by the announcement of an upcoming world tour, which includes a remarkable 30-day residency at Madison Square Garden. This tour is anticipated to captivate fans worldwide, further establishing Styles as a leading figure in the music industry.
As Styles continues to evolve artistically, both musically and stylistically, he remains a prominent cultural icon. The combination of his innovative sound and distinctive fashion choices ensures that his upcoming album is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. The interplay of music and fashion in “Aperture” exemplifies Styles’s unique ability to blend art forms, making his return to the stage an event to watch.
