Harry Styles is featured shirtless on the cover of W magazine's September issue, showcasing his tattoos and abs. For the cover shoot, photographed by David Sims and styled by Harry Lambert, Styles donned custom Miu Miu leather and Calvin Klein underwear, with “Disco” printed on the waistband, a nod to his album "Harry's House".
The editorial spread also features Styles in Chanel chainmail and a Dior suit, with a cross pendant as his only adornment. He spoke with writer-director Julio Torres about his return to the road after a nearly three-year hiatus.
"The fans have always been so emotionally generous toward me," Styles told the magazine. "I feel it now more than ever after taking a break from the road."
Styles is set to begin a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, marking his sole U.S. tour dates before heading to Australia in December. Demand for tickets was significant, with Ticketmaster reporting 11.5 million attempts for approximately 18,000 seats per night.
Regarding New York City, Styles commented, "New York operates at a higher frequency than I do. At times, I find it quite a lot. But for that reason, I’ve always loved performing there so much."
Other ensembles in the fashion story include leather pants with a bow-adorned scoop-neck top, a custom sparkly top with furry cuffs from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, and tailored suits by Hermès and Burberry.
Styles' fiancée, Zoë Kravitz, has been seen supporting him at previous tour stops, dancing in the VIP section. The couple reportedly got engaged in April, with sources suggesting a low-key winter wedding in the UK.