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Stylish Men: Fashion Inspired by Pete Doherty

Last Updated on February 28, 2019 by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma
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Fashion inspiration: Pete Doherty

Photos: Pacific Coast News

Pete Doherty, poet, artist, former co-frontman of band The Libertines and current frontman of Babyshambles might be known more for his highly publicized romance with Kate Moss and crazy, tabloid-worthy antics than his artistic talents. Nonetheless, this rock star from across the pond is never one to shy away from being bold — from his music, to his lifestyle, to his fashion choices.

Yes, ladies, today we’re breaking down the gritty style of Pete Doherty. Don’t worry, I’ve never listened to his records either — but how middle school is it to think that only people who listen to someone’s music can acknowledge that person? Call me a poser if you want, but Pete’s eccentric style is just too awesome and interesting to pass up.

Ready to rock? Read on!

(For more posts on Stylish Men, check out our pieces on Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain, Andre 3000, Seth Cohen from the O.C., Johnny Depp, Kanye West, Adam Levine, Steven Tyler, Scott Disick, David Beckham, and David Bowie.)

Pete Doherty style

Photos: Pacific Coast News

Elements of Pete Doherty’s Style

Pete Doherty somehow has the ability to take something dressy and proper, like a suit or even a polo, and turn it into a gritty, artistic ensemble. His disheveled, hot-mess look just works. The way he dresses kind of reminds me of the Artful Dodger, the street urchin from the musical Oliver!

Pete Doherty’s wardrobe staples include black suits, dress shirts, pointy loafers (once called winklepickers), and his signature black wide-brimmed fedora. Pete is not afraid to play with textures — he has been seen wearing everything from denim to velvet, to wool and knits! To keep from looking too polished, Pete adds a mess of necklaces, decorative scarves, and unneccessary layers, and finishes the look with unkempt hair.

To recreate his style without, um, looking destitute, try mixing dressy pieces with really casual items. A blazer with a worn out henley, distressed jeans with a nice dress shirt, or nice loafers with a denim jacket are easy ways to achieve his look.

Outfit Inspiration

Pete Doherty outfit 1

Jeans, Blazer, Shirt, Scarf, Shoes, Peace Necklace, Skull Necklace, Hat

Black skinny jeans and a striped henley make a perfect base for this outfit. Add a blazer, and turn on the style with a pile of necklaces, some badass boots, and a colorful scarf. Finish with Pete’s signature, a wide-brimmed black fedora.

Pete Doherty outfit 2

Blazer, Jeans, Shoes, Blouse, Hat, Scarf, Earrings, Clutch

This outfit is a little more toned-down than the first look. Gray jeans will go nicely with a cream-colored blouse, and will look great topped off with a blue jacket. These pointy loafers look exactly like something Pete Doherty would wear! Finish the look off with a bright scarf, earrings, and a cool clutch.

Pete Doherty outfit 3

Hat, Pants, Blazer, Shirt, Boots, Bracelet, Ring, Nail Polish

This look combines a lot of different textures, which is one of the ways that Pete Doherty achieves his messy-yet-stylish look. A chambray shirt will go great with velvet pants – layer a black blazer on top for extra edge. Next, add moto boots, a leather cuff bracelet, and an edgy ring. Finish with a white fedora, and add black nail polish if you’re feeling really punk rock!

What Do You Think?

Do you listen to Pete Doherty? Which of his songs would you recommend to girls (like me!) who have never listened to his music before? What do you think about his style? What other stylish men would you like to see us cover? Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

Tags : Celebs, Hats, Kate Moss, Menswear-Inspired, Stylish Men, United Kingdom

18 Comments
Originally published on March 29, 2012
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Comments

  1. Ally says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    you guys should do one direction. they’re fancy dressers.

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  2. Katy says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    “Can’t Stand Me Now” is a great song.

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  3. Regine says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I love Peter’s music – as well as his style! Great post! Will definitely check out some of these items (especially in the second outfit! ).

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  4. C says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Really good outfits πŸ™‚ I do this all the time with my clothes because I like to dress up some ripped jeans with a fancy top. Great post! (Even though I don’t know who this guy is) πŸ™‚

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  5. Natalie says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    You should definitely give his music a listen! I kind of resent him because he’s more famous for doing drugs etc than his music…but his songs are pretty good. Dammit πŸ˜›
    And you’re totally right, he DOES dress like the Artful Dodger! Haha

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  6. Lesley Hogg says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I love ALL of these outfits! Thanks so much!

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  7. Cristina says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Good job!

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  8. Maria says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    You should give a listen to his albums with The Libertines! Two of my favourites are “Can’t Stand Me Now” and “Music When The Lights Go Out”.

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  9. Ariane says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    This is amazing, You should think about doing a post about Brendon Urie πŸ™‚

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  10. Regine says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I’m so happy to see that there are more people who recognize him for his talent rather than just ‘a junkie’. He does make great music! I’ve always enjoyed Babyshambles the most, I like the sort of messy sound they have. But The Libertines and his solo work is great as well! The Good Old Days is one of my favs!

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  11. Ginny says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Absolutely freakin’ love it! And him, too))

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  12. Sandra F says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Great post! I love the Libertines and Babyshambles, and all of these outfits are a perfect match.

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  13. Cathy says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    Please do one for One Direction!

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  14. Cara says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Though it’s not my style, the second outfit is genius. Love the combination of classic and edgy-punk…skull earrings and silk scarf, who’d have thought! But the girl wearing this would definitely strike me as a cool, interesting, elegant-yet-quirky person.

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  15. Abbi says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Love the outfits. Especially that blazer in the second one. I’ve never been really familiar with Pete Doherty, but he does inspire some great fashion. πŸ™‚

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  16. Katelin says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Ahh, love for the Libertines and Babyshambles. He’s kind of a wreck, but this is a great post.

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  17. Kristina says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Oh, I just love this article! I’ve just been thinking about switching up my style and this just might be the direction I’ll go in because it seems perfect for my personality πŸ™‚

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  18. Paula* says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I read the name, but I really like the outfits!

    Reply

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