Rihanna, Zac Efron, And 7 Other Celebs Who Were Inspired By Elvis's Hair
Nearly 40 years ago, on August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley left us for that great big "Heartbreak Hotel" in the sky. And, in addition to leaving us with tons of great music, he left an indelible mark on fashion as well.
Writer Arthur van de Laak once wrote in Men’s Style Fashion: "As a fashion icon Elvis, of course, was the Lady Gaga of his day, wearing outlandish garb one day and seeing it become street fashion the next." Couldn't have said it better myself, Mr. van de Laak.
Elvis helped make denim jackets, flamboyant suits, and head-to-toe leather a part of street fashion. But Elvis wasn't Elvis without that signature jet-black pompadour, the hairstyle named for Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV.
Nowadays, erry'body got a pompadour, including some of your favorite celebs. Take a look!
Lady Gaga
Here's the Artpop singer at buddy Tony Bennet's 90th birthday party. Wonder if Tony ever had a pomp.
Miley Cyrus
Here's Miley changing it up with a little Elvis style.
Bruno Mars
I mean, Elvis is clearly one of Bruno’s biggest inspirations.
Macklemore
One wonders if Macklemore has this hairstyle because it rhymes with his name.
David Beckham
David stars in a picture that makes my ovaries melt — ovaries that do not exist. #DAD
Zac Efron
Here’s bae giving you a little "Today’s Heartthrob" and a little "Yesterday’s Heartthrob".
Zayn Malik
Complete with gold highlight.
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly has been sporting the pompadour for years, in a cool lavender.
Rihanna
Queen of pompadours.