Love Island alum Harry Cooksley garnered significant attention, not for his presence, but for his distinctive outfit at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday. The 31-year-old footballer attended the Simon Cracker show sporting a beige faux fur hat and a matching coat, paired with an asymmetrical skirt.
Cooksley shared images of his ensemble on Instagram, where followers and notable acquaintances quickly reacted to the unconventional look. Former co-star Yasmin Pettit humorously described the outfit as "Roadkill but make it fashion." Other comments included Giorgio Russo questioning the hat and Casey O'Gorman making a jest about Cooksley's girlfriend, Shakira Khan. Social media users also chimed in with remarks such as "Looks like a pigeon made a nest on you" and "What in the hot mess is this?"
Despite the public's mixed reactions, Khan expressed her support for Cooksley's fashion statement with a comment of "rawrrrrr."
Cooksley gained public recognition through his participation in the most recent series of the ITV2 dating program, where he developed a relationship with Khan. The couple concluded the show in second place and have since moved in together.
Earlier this year, the couple's social media posts from a trip to Marrakesh led to speculation among fans who mistook their photos for an engagement announcement. Their holiday pictures, which featured the pair in affectionate poses, prompted comments such as "Why did I think it was an engagement post?"
In a separate interview, Cooksley discussed his relationship with Khan, describing their connection as natural and expressing gratitude for pursuing their romance. He also addressed his relationship status prior to entering the Love Island villa, stating he was single but dating. Regarding his current relationship, he indicated that while the term "exclusive" might hold less significance in the wider world, his focus has solely been on Khan since their reconciliation.