A 24-year-old fan of Harry Styles has gone viral after the singer responded to her sign during a London concert, which stated: "I sold feet pics to be here." Persephone Ikonomoupoulou, from Thessaloniki, Greece, used the unconventional method to raise approximately €500 (around £430) towards the cost of attending Styles' "Love On Tour" shows.
During a performance at Wembley Stadium, Styles paused the show after noticing Ikonomoupoulou's sign. Videos of the exchange have since garnered millions of views across social media platforms. "One second. I've been absolutely distracted," Styles was heard saying. "You sold feet pics to get here?" he joked, before asking for her name and admitting, "Congratulations, I guess. So did I."
Ikonomoupoulou stated that her sign was intended to highlight the rising cost of concert tickets, noting that her message should have read, "Harry, you should lower your prices." She explained that the total cost for three Wembley shows, including flights and accommodation, approached €1,000 (around £860).
She described the experience of selling feet pictures as a first for her, prompted by a message on TikTok. "When he requested the feet pics, it kind of grossed me out, but I just thought, 'In this economy, I have to do something to get Harry Styles tickets,'" she said. Ikonomoupoulou sold over ten photos to a single buyer, charging between €20 and €40 per image, to help finance her concert attendance.
Ikonomoupoulou discovered Styles' music during quarantine, finding his songs to be an "escape" during a difficult period. When Styles announced his UK stadium tour, she was determined to attend despite the expense and difficulty of traveling from Greece to London.
She made the sign on the morning of the concert, hoping to catch Styles' attention without obstructing the view of other concertgoers. "I didn't hold it up the whole time. I was at the front of the barrier, and I didn't want to bother anyone in the back or block their view," she said. "I kept manifesting that he would see me, but I never thought he'd actually talk to me."
Since the incident, Ikonomoupoulou has gained a significant following among Styles' fans, known as "Harries." The viral moment has also led to new inquiries about purchasing feet pictures. She shared that she has provided her PayPal details to fans who have asked if she is still selling them, expressing hope for further earnings. For an upcoming show, she plans to display a new sign that reads: "Feet pic tutorial?"