Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue magazine Harry Styles made history this year by becoming the first man to be on the cover of Vogue Magazine — solo. In addition, the 26-year-old artist and actor decided to wear a Gucci dress on the front cover, which only added to the message he was trying to get across. A quote from Styles was placed on the front cover which read, “Anytime you’re putting barriers up in your life, you’re limiting yourself.” Styles was able to show his audience and followers of Vogue Magazine that clothing should not be limited to a particular gender, and that wearing whatever you want and feeling comfortable in it is what matters. He encourages his audience to not be afraid to go against societal norms that limit our curiosity. But what I found to be most impactful was the way he was able to promote a modern idea of what it means to be masculine. Styles proved how one’s clothing and accessories, along with other elements, do not determine someone’s masculinity. Along with remaining true to himself, Styles showed the world that he is not afraid to do what he loves, and most definitely not afraid to go against what society expects of men and other groups of people.